Why is my 3-year-old gerbil suddenly not eating and losing weight?

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My 3 year old gerbil has become suddenly anorexic and frail, losing 90% of his body weight in about 3 to 4 days. He is calmer than usual, let me scooping and pick him up with out making a sound or moving in any way. His eyes are barley open, and you can feel his spine and hips and ribcage, even under his ribcage through his fur/skin. Normal he is very chunky, bouncy, active gerbil. I gave him fresh food and a small blackberry, he spent about 10 mins eating but did not eat very much at all. Pet's info: Small Animal | Unknown - Small Animal | Male | unneutered | 3 years and 4 months old

Dr. Strydom, DVM · Accepted Answer

Nightingale sounds very sick. My best advice is for you to get him to a vet for an exam as soon as possible. His symptoms are not specific for any one illness or disease process so there is not much I can tell you without examining him myself. Your vet will need to see him to get this figured out and to get him the proper treatment. Best wishes.

Why is my 3-year-old gerbil suddenly not eating and losing weight?

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