Why do gerbils lean to one side?
When your gerbil develops a sudden head tilt, this indicates a health problem with the brain or ears. As a result, you must get your gerbil seen by a vet for immediate treatment. Head tilt is often the sign of an ear problem. Gerbils with the condition likely have ear cysts, a middle ear infection, or a brain tumor.
Why is my gerbil going in circles?
This is caused principally by a cyst in the ear known as a cholesteatoma. These cysts are common in gerbils and are untreatable. However, my experience is that the chronic condition caused by these cysts, where the gerbil loses balance and often circles whilst holding its head at a very unusual angle, is treatable.
Why do gerbils drum on their hind legs?
Drumming happens when a gerbil is excited or stressed. Gerbils stomp when you scare them, or they see a threat, such as somebody new. Both male and female gerbils will drum their feet when they want to mate. Gerbil stomping is more common in juveniles than adults.
Why is my rabbit dragging his back legs?
Jumps from heights or even incorrect manipulation during veterinary examination can result in breakage of the limbs, hips and even the spine. When scared, rabbits propel themselves so powerfully with their hind legs that, without a good grip or a non-slip surface, it is relatively easy to fracture.
What does it mean when a dog is dragging his back legs?
Let me give you brief information regarding that first before going further. So, when the dog is having difficulties in moving around, and he walks by over pushing his front legs and not at all using his back legs, it is known as dragging back legs. It is a sad sight to see a dog like this – struggling just to walk straight.
Why do gerbils Stomp when they want to mate?
Gerbils stomp when you scare them, or they see a threat, such as somebody new. Both male and female gerbils will drum their feet when they want to mate. Gerbil stomping is more common in juveniles than adults. That’s because a juvenile gerbil has more to be afraid of than an adult gerbil.
