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Do gerbils like wind? What does an upright gerbil tail really mean?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Small Animal | Gerbil | Female | 1 month and 18 days old

I will like to ask do gerbil like wind? or blow wind to them? If the gerbil's tail curved up, what does it mean? Thanks

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Answered By Linda G, MS, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on November 1st, 2018

Hello. I would doubt a small animal like a gerbil is going to appreciate a wind blowing directly in its face. A gentle breeze is certainly tolerable. Gerbils use their tails for balance, so an upright functioning tail is an indication of a happy healthy pet. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

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