Gerbils (Laboratory) - Pathology
Introduction
Strains and Stocks
| Breed | Description |
|---|---|
| Syrian/Golden | Compact body, short legs, 4 front toes, 5 rear toes, 120g, approximately 15cm long, short tail, dark ears, females larger than males. |
| Chinese | usually grey with a black stripe down its back, 30-35g. |
| European | usually has a black bely |
| Dzungarian | varieties include siberian, dwarf, striped and hairyfooted. 30-35g. Summer coat is brown and winter is white. |
| South African | usually white tailed. |
Physiology
Please find details of gerbil physiology within the WikiNormals section. Physiological information available includes “General”, “Biochemical”, “Haematological” and “Breed” parameters.