It still managed to drag itself around and feed itself. Miraculously, the gerbil made a full recovery on its own. It is possible that these breaks may be a sign that the diet is deficient in calcium or other minerals. You might want to supplement the normal feed with either cuttlefish bone or dog food. Ringworm This fortunately is very rare in gerbils.
Ringworm is a fungal disease which can also be transmitted to humans.
It is recognised by circular hair loss which may scab over. It can be transmitted via wood shavings and hay. Your vet will be able to confirm Ringworm with the aid of a fluorescent lamp. Treatment is in the form of lotions such as Suralan or Canesten and in some cases when infection is particularly bad an antibiotic. To prevent recurrence it is essential that the cage is thoroughly washed and disinfected.