If your gerbil's tail is infected or the skin has come off, you might need to have the tail amputated. ... This amputation is permanent - your gerbil's tail will not grow back. If it heals correctly, however, your gerbil won't even miss it!

What happens when a gerbil loses its tail?

Pet gerbils lose their tails due to tail slip. This occurs when you pick a gerbil up by its tail, leading to permanent damage. The skin comes away (degloving), and the tail tissue will rot away and die. The gerbil will then chew off its tail or it will need to be amputated by a vet.

Why is my gerbils tail going bald?

Gerbils may lose patches of hair on many parts of their body. ... Meanwhile, hair loss in the tail and hindquarter areas can result from cage overcrowding, fighting wounds, and hair chewing by cage mates. Hair loss may also be due to nutritional reasons like vitamin and mineral deficiencies.