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Gerbils
  • Introduction to Gerbils
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  • Description and Physical Characteristics of Gerbils
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  • Special Considerations for Gerbils
  • Selecting a Gerbil
  • Providing a Home for a Gerbil
    • Housing
    • Diet
    • Exercise
    • Temperament
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  • Routine Health Care of Gerbils
    • Dental Care
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  • Breeding and Reproduction of Gerbils
    • Care of Newborns
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  • Disorders and Diseases of Gerbils
    • Digestive Disorders
      • Tyzzer Disease
      • Salmonellosis
      • Pinworms
      • Tapeworms
    • Bone and Muscle Disorders
    • Skin Disorders
      • Irritation of the Face and Nose
      • Hair Loss and Tail Slip
      • Rough Hair Coat
      • Mites
      • Tumors
    • Epilepsy (Seizures)
    • Kidney Disease
    • Masses in the Inner Ear
    • Other Illnesses
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