DISCLAIMER: while gerbils & cats share many interesting similarities, they should NEVER be allowed to interact. Cats are natural predators of small rodents and allowing them to interact is extremely dangerous
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💚 MY FAVOURITE PRODUCTS 💚
*Food & Treats*
Bunny Nature gerbil muesli (low in protein, needs to be mixed 50/50 with science selective): https://bit.ly/43xoYuM
Science Selective gerbil nuggets: https://bit.ly/3OOjTu7
Forage mix: https://amzn.to/40PscJ0
Carrot wood roll: https://amzn.to/3zED0xP
Millet sprays: https://amzn.to/3MlP5zB
Mixed sprays: https://amzn.to/40PoxuY
*Topper*
Niteangel wheel: https://amzn.to/3UgXuGk
Coconut hide: https://amzn.to/3zGQFV0
Mushroom hide: https://amzn.to/3oF9sOM
Apple wood chew toy: https://amzn.to/40M0Qna
Metal kabob: https://amzn.to/3UiS0e7
Bamboo foraging toy: https://etsy.me/3UjwaHB
Plant pot foraging toy: https://etsy.me/3Uhh85l0
Ice cream foraging toy: https://etsy.me/45J2bhl
Hanging tree chew toy: https://etsy.me/41bMnkr
Poplar wood dumbbell chews: https://etsy.me/40NP3oB
Water bottle: https://amzn.to/3nS7udd
Water bowl: https://amzn.to/3nUyuZx
*Base tank*
Pet-safe disinfectant (3 pack): https://amzn.to/3oClSa9
Enclosure sticker: https://etsy.me/3MlYSFR
Multi-chamber hide: https://etsy.me/3KFF5jb
Apple wood bridge hides (fill gaps with moss first): https://amzn.to/4173zHv
Moss: https://amzn.to/418uZwJ
Cork tunnel: https://amzn.to/45DhGHO
Seagrass tunnel: https://amzn.to/3UfY9I0
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*Free roam area*
Playpen: https://amzn.to/3miy1Qs
Small pet carrier: https://amzn.to/3M0hYhb
Coco coir (wet to expand, then fully dry before using): https://amzn.to/3ZNHLQ7
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Ping pong balls: https://amzn.to/3KlOtao
Sand bath/toilet: https://amzn.to/3mdPE3E
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ATTRIBUTION:
📑 “Cones in the retina of the Mongolian gerbil, Meriones unguiculatus: an immunocytochemical and electrophysiological study”, Govardovskii et. al, 1992, available at: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/1502806/
🌐 Whiskers web page: https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/why-do-cats-have-whiskers#:~:text=This%20vibration%20gives%20whiskers%20their,helps%20cats%20navigate%20the%20world.
🌐 Rods & cones web page: https://www.cis.rit.edu/people/faculty/montag/vandplite/pages/chap_9/ch9p1.html#:~:text=Rods%20are%20responsible%20for%20vision,responsible%20for%20high%20spatial%20acuity.
🌐 Tapetum Lucidum image: https://www.bio.miami.edu/dana/360/360F19_11c.html
🎵 Basement Vibes (instruments stem) by DAJANA – available at: https://www.epidemicsound.com/
🎵 Sound effects from: https://www.epidemicsound.com/
📷 Stock photos, videos & animations from: https://www.canva.com/
📷 Stock photos, videos & animations as part of Wondershare Fimora 11
DISCLAIMER: I am not a vet, if you have medical issues relating to your pets, please seek advice from a qualified veterinarian
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