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About Joanne
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I've owned a lot of hamsters and have loads of experience as far as care, taming and feeding is concerned. I have some knowledge on babies and breeding. PLEASE SEE MY OTHER ANSWERS BEFORE YOU ASK, AS YOU MAY FIND YOUR QUESTION ALREADY THERE, SAVES US BOTH A LOT OF TIME :) ALSO...NO GERBIL QUESTIONS PLEASE!!

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I have owned several hamsters all my life and find reading about them and their behaviour very enjoyable, time to pass on the knowledge.A levels in biology, english and chemistry, also a general love of animals and nature. vast animal and nature knowledge, through self teaching such as reading, surfing the net and watching countless documentaries.
 
   

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Gerbils & Hamsters - My hamsters cheek is swelling



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Teresa wrote at 2007-01-04 17:06:05
I have the same problem with one of my gerbils - same time too. I used boric acid dissolved in hot water compresses 3-4 times daily.
My gerbil is much better after two days of this treatment.
You could probably use warm salt water compresses too. I used cotton pads.



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