Sad for my Gerbil

[chulasweetchica]

think my gerbil had a stroke,sadly there isnt anything that can be done.he is 4yrs old and all we can do is make sure he has all his needs meet and TONS more love.My son is very upset by this. he could possibley be better in a few days which Im praying for but he has had a long really spoiled and loved life,after all he is a part of our family..please send good vibes,thank you.posted a picture of him his name is Chino lol my son named him ,so cute!

[BrainGirl]

Aww, I'm very sorry to hear this 4 years is a good age for a gerbil though and he's had a wonderful life with caring owners. I will hope with you that he experiences some improvement in his symptoms!

[Sanctuary]

I am so sorry, I hope he does get better though and has more time with you xx

[chinesehammy]

Poor thing. Strokes and other serious illnesses can affect hamsters and gerbils badly due to their small size. I hope he recovers soon but know you have given him a lovely life. Does he live alone?

[DrKMcK]

Hello Chulasweetchica. I am so sorry Chino is ill. A gerbil can recover from a stroke but he is really an old man now. I hope he can stay for a bit longer, so I'm keeping my fingers and toes crossed. I've had many gerbils and they are wonderful little guys. Chino is adorable in his photo. Feel better Chino.

[chulasweetchica]

Originally Posted by chinesehammy

Poor thing. Strokes and other serious illnesses can affect hamsters and gerbils badly due to their small size. I hope he recovers soon but know you have given him a lovely life. Does he live alone?

Yea he lives alone as his little buddy passed last spring, we keep him occupied a lot cause it was so sad. We got them both when they were little and they grew up sweet n friendly together.
Thank you all for warm***wishes.

[souffle]

aww sorry to hear this - I hope his twilight times stay comfy and if it is his time that his path his gentle x

[racinghamster]

Really sorry to hear about Chino. He will require rest and his water bottle/source low and his habitat kept easy for him to get around. Is he able to use both front paws to grip food with still? How is he coping? x

[Truffle]

I am very sorry to hear this... it is alway hard when pets grow older and begin to show signs of age.

[chulasweetchica]

Originally Posted by racinghamster

Really sorry to hear about Chino. He will require rest and his water bottle/source low and his habitat kept easy for him to get around. Is he able to use both front paws to grip food with still? How is he coping? x

So far he is sleeping a lot. I have made sure everything is low and close to him too. I think he used both paws thou as I gave him his favorite treats. His left side is definatley weak almost falls over poor little fellow. We are giving him lots of love. He was very well lived here and we will see him thru. Breaks my heart thou!
Thank you all for the warm vibes**i feel them all the way here in Seattle :*