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    Gerbils
    • Introduction to Gerbils
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    • Description and Physical Characteristics of Gerbils
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    • Special Considerations for Gerbils
    • Selecting a Gerbil
    • Providing a Home for a Gerbil
      • Housing
      • Diet
      • Exercise
      • Temperament
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    • Routine Health Care of Gerbils
      • Dental Care
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    • Breeding and Reproduction of Gerbils
      • Care of Newborns
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    • Disorders and Diseases of Gerbils
      • Digestive Disorders
        • Tyzzer Disease
        • Salmonellosis
        • Pinworms
        • Tapeworms
      • Bone and Muscle Disorders
      • Skin Disorders
        • Irritation of the Face and Nose
        • Hair Loss and Tail Slip
        • Rough Hair Coat
        • Mites
        • Tumors
      • Epilepsy (Seizures)
      • Kidney Disease
      • Masses in the Inner Ear
      • Other Illnesses
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