Have you ever
owned a gerbil? How about now? Gerbils are a lot of fun and great pocket pets.
They have big appetites for such little creatures too. Sometimes a gerbil may
try to eat his food too fast and end up choking on his meal. Most of the time
the gerbil will be able to cough and clear his own airways. Sometimes, however,
your gerbil may choke pretty bad. If this happens, give your vet a call right
away. Signs of choking include coughing, liquid coming from the mouth or nose,
or gagging like noise. Your vet may give you instructions to help your gerbil
immediately by gently tapping your gerbil on the back in much the same way you
do a child or infant when choking. Always double check instructions with your
vet and take your gerbil in for a follow up with your animal hospital Downingtown, PA.
