Gerbil Care in the Gerbil Webshop

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Gerbils, like all other rodents, need good care. In addition to general Gerbil care, there is of course specific coat care for the Gerbil . We have placed the latter in its own category.

How should a Gerbil be cared for?

Care naturally includes good Gerbil food , a spacious Gerbil enclosure , ground cover , etc., but in this category we are talking about keeping the enclosure and the environment clean and fresh on the one hand and about products that enable supportive care of the Gerbil on the other.

Does a Gerbil need a heat lamp?

Gerbils are desert animals and certainly don't mind heat. They don't necessarily need a heat lamp , but they do enjoy it. We have regularly observed our own Gerbils and have seen that they lie down in the sun when it shines in the enclosure. They then really lie down for it, which is very nice to see. In winter, for example, a heat lamp could be very nice for the Gerbils, but certainly not a must.

Are Gerbils clean animals?

Yes Gerbils are very clean animals, compared to many other rodents, they smell a lot less and the enclosure remains fresh and clean for a very long time. The only mess they make is turning the bedding upside down, but we really enjoy that, because it means the animals are having a good time!

How should the Gerbil enclosure be cleaned?

Because Gerbils are fairly clean animals, strong cleaning agents are not necessary. It is very important that the cleaning products used are also safe for the Gerbils. Fortunately, we can help with this and we have made a selection of safe cleaning products in this Gerbil category.

Can a Gerbil be washed?

No, a Gerbil should not be washed or bathed. The animals absolutely do not like water and can catch cold if they get wet. A sand bath is sufficient for good coat care. If the animals become very dirty for whatever reason, dry shampoo can be a solution.

What to do about feeding moths in Gerbils?

Feeding moths are undesirable, but it can certainly happen that they come along with the Gerbil food, for example. We have special Feeding Moth Pheromone Traps for this, with which these unwanted creatures can be stopped quickly and effectively. For more information about the feeding moth, we would like to refer to an extensive blog about the feeding moth .