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Experience 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.
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.