Rodents are intelligent, cuddly, and adorable, so I don’t know why so few people adopt them. Gerbils are a particular favorite because they are calm and love hanging out as much as cats and dogs. You can find detailed information about caring for gerbils on the Spicy Animal blog, so do follow their page if you’re interested.
However, going through all instructions may take time, so I decided to offer my services. I have a gerbil at home as my furry friend, and I have never been happier. The little guy is cute, loves munching on snacks, and follows me around the house like a tail.
I am grateful for his presence and do all I can to keep them happy. This blog post will provide tips for people with gerbils to help them accommodate their little pets.
Tips for Caring for Gerbils
You can best care for your gerbil by understanding their needs. A careless attitude is negligent and unfair to the animal relying on you for care. Below are tips to help you care for your gerbil:
1. Provide Clean Drinking Water
There is a lot of misconception about rodents being dirty animals. In truth, rodents care a lot about hygiene and need clean water for hydration, cleaning, and similar tasks. You may notice them dipping their paws in the water and sometimes rubbing them together like raccoons.
The habit is natural and reflects their preference for cleanliness.
2. Give Them a Nutritious Diet
Like cats and dogs, gerbils also require a nutritious diet to remain healthy and live for as long as possible. The little rodent is omnivorous and requires a combination of fruits, vegetables, and animal-sourced protein to keep them healthy.
Please take care not to feed them hazardous products like turnips to prevent them from falling sick.
3. Clean Them Regularly
Caring for gerbils requires regular cleaning. They are tiny and can run through some of the smallest places around the house. Therefore they regularly get dust and similar pollutants stuck to their fur, dirtying it.
The last thing you want is for your little furball to fall sick, so clean them up several times a week to prevent it from happening.
4. Give Lots of Toys
Gerbils are calm, but they are curious and love playing. Buy lots of toys for rodents and small animals and watch them scurry around as they play. You should also set up a spacious enclosure and arrange a wheel inside it. The wheel will help them continue exercising to stay fit.
5. Always Get Two or More Gerbils
Lastly, gerbils are social creatures and crave companionship the most. Therefore, you must always get either two or more gerbils at a time to ensure they remain happy. Also, give them lots of pets and cuddles because they love snuggling and attention.
Wrapping Up
I hope you enjoyed reading my tips about caring for a gerbil and found it informative. Remember to consider this advice when you finally bring a gerbil home and need to take care of its needs.
