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What can happen if you pick up a gerbil by its tail?

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  1. The tail skin can slip off
  2. It calms the gerbil down
  3. Nothing, the tail is a safe handle

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References

  1. Special Considerations for Gerbils, Merck Veterinary Manual www.merckvetmanual.com/all-other-pets/gerbils/special-considerations-for-gerbils Checked 2026-10-11.
  2. Disorders and Diseases of Gerbils, Merck Veterinary Manual www.merckvetmanual.com/all-other-pets/gerbils/disorders-and-diseases-of-gerbils Checked 2026-10-11.

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