In their
natural habitats, gerbils chew on the bark of trees to keep their teeth from
becoming overgrown. As pets, there are different types of woods chews that you
can offer to gerbils. However, be sure that the small branch is not poisonous.
Some of the trees that should be avoided include yew, laurel, privet, and oak
because it has a lot of tannin. But there are also chew toys and gnaw blocks
that you can get from pet shops.
In cases when a
gerbil's teeth become overgrown, there may
be a need to trim it while the animal is under sedation. Overgrown teeth that
curl back inside the mouth can cause trauma which can increase the gerbil’s risk to abscesses, bacterial
infection, or necrosis.
To prevent
dental problems, it is recommended that you bring your pet to your vet
clinic Pasadena, MD for regular dental visits.
