Mongolian Gerbil Care Guide
Complete care guide covering grooming, exercise, nutrition, environment, and preventive healthcare for Mongolian Gerbil.
Daily Care Requirements
| Exercise Needs | High - active diggers and runners; need deep substrate and wheel |
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| Grooming Frequency | Minimal - sand bath for coat; self-grooming species |
| Annual Exam Focus | Scent gland (ventral, tumor-prone), dental, nasal (allergic dermatitis), seizure history |
Nutrition & Weight Management
| Obesity Risk | Low |
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| Ideal Body Condition | 3 |
Environment & Housing
| Temperature | 20-24°C (68-75°F) |
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| Humidity | 30-50% (desert-adapted) |
| Diet Type | Gerbil seed mix, pellets, fresh vegetables, occasional mealworms; low moisture diet (desert-adapted) |
Size & Physical Characteristics
| Adult Weight | 0.05–0.1 kg |
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| Lifespan | 3–5 years |