Fruits and veggies for gerbils

Fruits and veggies give your gerbil extra moisture and vitamins, while insects provide an extra source of protein.

If you decide to feed your gerbil a mix of foods, such as one you have created or a batch from the store, make sure it has a good nutritional balance.

Veterinarians caution that some seeds, such as whole corn and Milo may have the hearts bitten out, therefore leaving only the larger, starched part that tends to be much too high in calorie count for your gerbil.

While he might enjoy this, he really shouldn’t eat these types of seeds as they may, in the long run, give your little wonderball a shorter lease on life.