Did you know that epilepsy is common in 20 to 40% of gerbils of all types including Albino gerbils? Epileptic episodes will typically pass without the gerbil suffering from any lasting side effects. Talk to your vet if you are concerned that your Albino gerbil may be having epileptic seizures. Epilepsy is generally defined as a disorder of the brain or nervous system that can cause animals to have sudden, uncontrollable seizures. If your Albino 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 Durham, NC can help you understand how to care for your gerbil during and after a seizure. He may also advise you to keep a journal of your gerbil’s seizures in order to monitor the frequency and severity.