What are some ways to make my gerbil lose weight?

Stop giving it sunflower seeds, as these make them very fat. You can also let it run around every day in a gerbil ball or someplace like your bathtub, not dangerous for them and easy to clean. read more

Some gerbils don't make it that long, while others live to be around 4 years old. You can expect, though, that you will have about three years with your pet gerbil. When your gerbil turns about 2 1/2 years old, it's time to keep an eye open for developing problems. read more

When your gerbil reaches two years of age, monitor its health and behavior more closely. Consider investing in a digital scale ($25 or so) and weigh your gerbils once a month or more, keeping a written record. Any steady or sudden loss or gain of weight could be a sign of trouble. read more