My gerbil has a tail that is going bald. Whats happening?
That gerbil or its cage mate is plucking the hair on the tail. It’s probably bored or lonely. Give it some new toys or a wheel. If you have a single gerbil, and it is a fairly non-aggressive animal, you might try a companion. To correct the problem, dip the gerbil’s tail in Bitter Apple or something else that tastes nasty every day.
