<span title="Gerbils........................?">Gerbils.....................</span>

Question

Are gerbils suppose to have a slit down the middle of their stomachs? I own 3 Gerbils, all of which have a 1 1/2 cm long 5mm wide in the centre of their stomachs. On one of the gerbils, the slit is quite clear and can see alot of skin. Is this normal?

Answer 1

Yes.

Answer 2

Yes it is there Scent Glands, if you have a white gerbil or dove as they are old the Scent Gland makes the coat or the Scent Gland turn yellow if there not give a sand bath every two to three weeks

Answer 3

Normal. It&#039;s probably the scent gland your lookin&#039; at. Or maybe, if your gerbil&#039;s a male, your probably looking at his, (man Bits)

Answer 4

Yes. As Kacey said, it is called the scent gland. It&#039;s more noticeable on males than on females, as females usually have hair covering it. It&#039;s nothing to be worried about.

If you ever find a bump on the gland, though, you must have it checked out by a vet. It&#039;s a scent gland tumor and will need to be removed through surgery.

Answer 5

yes this normal but only for males they are called the scent gland they rub that to mark their teritory but if they are not a male then i would consult a vet

Answer 6

Perfectly normal.

It&#039;s called the &quot;Scent Gland&quot;, and it produces a smell that gerbils can smell, but not people.

As they get older, you may see the fur around it turn yellowish. That is perfectly normal, too.

Answer 7

yes all hamsters/ gerbils have this from when they were born mostly girls for nursing