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Why is my gerbil stretching back legs and limping? Is it serious?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Small Animal | Gerbil | Female | unspayed | 1 year and 1 month old

Is a gerbil stretching out their back legs normal? She has been for about 2 weeks now and the first signs were her limping.

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Answered By Todd Cecil

Veterinarian

Published on March 15th, 2019

Thanks for reaching out about Pop. Has she been stretching out her legs constantly? Can she move them? It sounds like she might be having back problems. A veterinary visit is recommended to help on the diagnosis. Provide comfort for now, as in soft bedding, food and water within reach. Good luck.

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