Do you own a gerbil like the Argente Golden colored gerbil? This
gerbil is a member of the Mongolian gerbil family and is a popular type
of pet gerbil. It’s important to know about possible health concerns
that may occur in some gerbils. One of those is epilepsy. If you suspect
that your gerbil may be suffering from epilepsy or some other illness,
call your vet. Epilepsy is common; however, research shows it only
occurs in about 20 to 40% of gerbils. In general, signs of epilepsy may
occur around the time your Argente Golden gerbil reaches puberty (i.e. 2
to 3 months of age). The frequency and severity of the seizures will
generally subside around six months of age. Mild episodes may involve
trance like behavior and excessive twitching of the ears and whiskers.
Severe epileptic episodes may involve convulsions, stiffening muscles
and even jerking of the entire body. Call your vet clinic Aurora, CO
right away for assistance. Or visit this site.
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