Did you know that epilepsy is common in 20 to 40% of gerbils of all breeds and types including Schimmel Mongolian gerbil? Most gerbils that have seizures will typically come out of the seizure on their own without any lasting effects. Talk to your vet if you are concerned that your gerbil may be having epileptic seizures. In general, epilepsy is a disorder of the brain or nervous system that can cause animals to have sudden, uncontrollable seizures. If your gerbil is having trance like behavior, twitching his ears or whiskers excessively, having convulsions, stiffening of the muscles or jerking of the entire body then you should call your vet. Your veterinary clinic Orangevale, CA can teach you what to do for your gerbil during and after seizures. He may also advise you to keep a journal of your gerbil’s seizures in order to monitor the frequency and severity.