What medical care do gerbils need?

[ruxyk]

I have a question...do gerbils need vaccination like dogs or pills for intenstinal parasites? What medical help do they need during their lifetime?? I had gerbils before but as far as I know they don't need medical support if they don't have problems...Am I right or not? :huh:
Oh, and another thing : what vitamins should I give them?

[abcgerbils]

They don't need vitamins if you give them a good quality gerbil food (without a lot of whole corn and with 15 % protein). They don't need shots and you only need to take them to the vet in the unlikely case that they get ill or have a tumor (such as a scent gland tumor). If they are bred from weak lines or too in-bred you may have more problems that othewise (so getting them from a responsible breeder or quality petshop is a good idea).

[madmatt]

Gerbils are hardy animals and when healthy there is no need for vitamins or medication for internal parasites such as in dogs & cats.

However, with that said should an accident happen you will need to provide your Gerbils with vetenarian care which can become expensive.

Just remember that there is always a chance they will become ill in which case, they need to see a Vet.

Another thing, you must always get at least a pair of Gerbils as they are social animals.

[ruxyk]

Thx for your answears! you made clear my guesses that gerbils only need medical care if they have problems.I see this as another great advantage of careing for gerbils...:)
Thx again!