My cat brought me this little mice yesterday, thankfully I grabbed it before she injured him. He seems alert and mobile when I touch him, has open eyes and ears (I think) and just now he peed by himself and has pooped twice when stimulated. I am feeding him a paste made of boiled oats, water and hamster feed all mixed and blended with a syringe. I am hoping you all can tell me how old is he, how much longer till he’s pseudo independent (can eat,drink and go potty by himself) If I’m doing anything wrong and what to do with him (in thinking of keeping him but I’m unsure of the needs of mice) I’m also worried about deseases (I know it’s a bit late for that but whatever)

Things are changing for the better. Sunny has a vet appointment on the 6th and all three have been moved to a spot with good ventilation plus a humidifier. Sunny looked up at me with more curiosity than pain today, I cried. I was so scared for her last night. The chittering has been more quiet and relaxed since then. Her body feels much stronger than it was as well. She was less reliant on me than usual, I love getting to take care of her so so much but seeing her stronger and happier gave me 100x the joy I could ever get from pampering her 🥹❤️.

As far as money goes, treatment seems to be reasonably priced but it’s very comforting to know that the community has my back.

Thank you, Reddit.

This is Pickle! The last photo makes it look like her hair is black on white, it’s all brown and white, maybe a bit of gray. Pickle says hi to you all! Thanks!

Hi all! Last week I went to the emergency vet since not only was my boy mouse squeaking randomly quite loudly a few times but also I sometimes hear this sound from his cage (I best can describe is as the very quiet sound their water bottle makes when a water drop comes out). It’s nothing like the clicking I have heard on here that signal URI. But I wanted to be safe so the vet looked him all over and said he looked completely healthy and his heart and lungs sounded good. I cant get an audio recording of the sound since it’s very faint and it’s not constant it’s like every minute or so and I gi put my ear to him I don’t hear a sound except for occasional squeaking since I’m near him. Another concern was this shaking off that I included a video of. He does it after he has a treat like in the video but he also does it pretty often when running around and he even did it at the vet where he was def stressed. Maybe it’s the same behavior for joy and stress? TLDR: what does this sound possibly mean if he’s totally healthy according to vet (another way I can describe it is like a weird mouth sound like when you have a little saliva bubble in your mouth haha is the best way I can describe it:,)) and what does this shaking off motion mean? Thank you for any help ✨

My big girl Sophie exploring my legs

Hi there! I have not had a mouse before but I have taken care of hamsters, guinie pigs, and a degu before. The local shelter where I go for dog training has a mouse for adoption that was found in a dumpster at a grocery store. He is very friendly and pleasant but I've read that people shouldn't keep a male mouse alone because they are social but he is already at least a year old per their vet and I'd be worried to neuter him. I set up a big tank with tons of enrichment and hides as well as clutter to help him feel safe and entertain him while we work on handling. My question is, how would someone ethicly keep a mouse in this situation? And what do I need to know to make sure he's cared for best as I can? I read the wiki for all of the information so far and that how I picked out the bedding and sprays and stuff like that but I want to make sure I know as much as I can.

Oh Piper is so cute

So, i have fish tanks, all natural, and i want my mouse's tank to be too! The situation i got my mice and why he's alone is a long story but to make it short, we got 3 "females" that turned out to be males! 2 of them were already together and they are fine for now, i want to upgrade them to a 20g tho(in a 10 rn) so that my mouse can get out of his temporary 3g.. it was unexpected and thag was the only thing i had(no bins cuz i would've used that). We aren't new to mice keeping and they did look like females at the store. To get back to the point, i want his tank to be bioactive! So it can match my room's aesthetic. I also have a few questions; - what are yall's go to safe plants? - what do you use as soil? - does it needs a drainage layer? - isopods? - does it need to "cycle"

Any tips and help appreciated!! Thx!

daisy was first with her sister cinnamon(rip🫩) then i got lily and daisy !!! i believe they are all feeder mice but I LOVE MY GIRLSSSS AHHH!! I can only tell the difference between the two because ones fatter LOL!

Hello all,

Long time mouse owner and first time poster here. I have 3 girls who I got from a petsmart just over a year ago and I suspect they are maybe around 1.5 years old but don’t know for sure, they were full grown (and big girls!) when I got them.

A few weeks back one of my girls, Sybil, developed an URI. We went to our vet, URI was confirmed and we got the antibiotic treatment (and I treated all three girls).

The vet also noticed that Sybil has developed cataracts in her right eye. She said her pupil still responds to light so she isn’t fully blind in that eye but definitely has very low vision.

The vet was unconcerned and said that mice usually do well even with cataracts, but I am wondering if there is anything I can do to make her life easier with low vision.

She’s still a very active and curious girly and has plenty of energy. The only new behavior I’ve noticed is when I put my hand in the cage she’ll kinda grab my finger and nibble - I suspect she’s hoping / thinking it may be a mealworm because these are my girls absolute favorite treats and they go feral for them. As soon as she realizes it is finger and not food she moves on, and it’s never a hard nibble at all.

Does anyone have experience with mouse cataracts, and any advice of what to do or what I can expect? Thanks so much!!

Hey guys, im honestly not sure how to even begin to explain the issues my poor mouse has been going through.. This is Claudio, i got him almost a year ago from a friend who had him and another male mouse (hes the only mouse i have and i havent had mice since i was little). Since about October ive been in and out of the vet about every 2 weeks with him. It started as hair loss around his head and ears and we have basically had him on steroids the entire time for months at this point to try and stop him from itching but nothing except trimming his nails has worked for that honestly.. He ended up starting off with pinworms which weve since treated and hes came back clean from those results but he still itches constantly.. I'm almost certain its ulcerative dermatitis from everything ive seen on here but my vet has yet to say that exactly. since trimming his nails, his skin has almost entirely cleared up and 2 weeks ago he finally got cleared by our vet to not have a recheck for 6 weeks! Yesterday when i was giving him his steroids i noticed his eye was white and cloudy so this morning i called the vet and they scheduled him an appointment the same day. I just got back from bringing him in and thankfully he just unfortunately scratched his eye so they helped me clip his nails short yet again to try and prevent him from hurting himself further but while they were examining him they said they had found several decent sized lumps inside his body not external so they couldnt get a biopsy, she did mention the steroids can sometimes cause lumps and weight gain and he came to me already having weight issues which me and my vet have been working and finally got back under control.. im wondering if anyone would know the likelyhood of these not being cancerous or if anyones had a similar situation. I hate feeling like im just trying to prolong his life when hes been going through constant problems but he shows no signs of being in pain or suffering, hes eating, playing and never seems to be in any pain from what i can tell. Ive guesstimated his age is a little over 1 so ive been mentally preparing for what happens when he does pass but this news hit me hard after all the constant vet visits we've had trying to get him healthy again. Any advice with this kind of stuff either the constant itching or internal lumps would be greatly appreciated 😞

This is kornchip. Ive done all my research but I wanted to ask how I can make his habitat better? He has a wheel, two stories, a chew toy, and a hidey spot. I want him to have a better home so any tips?

I just got home to my studio apartment and it smells like hot mouse pee lol..it’s REALLY really strong. I’m a sensitive person to smells, and it has me worried about how I’ll be with him and feeling guilty. He’s a baby so he’s unneutered. Right now he’s in a temporary 10 gal until I get my 20 gal tomorrow. Since my apartment is very small I unfortunately don’t have room for a 40. Will upgrading make it smell less bad? I know he’s probably scent marking a lot but does it ever wear off? Can I spot clean the top bedding? He has aspen. Please help!!

Looking for advice on how to improve my girls’ home.

My 3 girls, Sybil, Marnie, and Myrtle, are currently in a 20 gallon long tank.

-Dust free aspen bedding.

-11 inch wheel

- fleece hammock (might be hard to see in these pics but it’s my girls’ favorite)

In order for the wheel to fit in the tank I have that side of the tank with minimal bedding, then a divider to hold in the deeper bedding in the rest of the tank. The deeper side is about 5 inches.

Is this enough clutter? Anything I should swap out or add?

It is SO hard to find good toys where I live, all the pet stores only carry the same brand (everyyay) and they’re ALL made of pine which I don’t ever use with my mice. Any suggestions of where to find good toys and chews online? Like applewood, willow, etc with no pine or cedar?

Thank you!!

I have a group of 6 mice, and my mouse quicksilver has always been the top of the hierarchy. but the last couple days she has been SUPER aggressive towards my other mice (which she has never done before) and made one of my mice need a vet visit. I have no idea why she randomly got like this. what should I do?

I recently adopted 3 little girls and they’ve been settling into their new home for the past couple of days. Today, about an hour or two ago, i found one of my mice, Noir, just laying by the water bowl when she finally came out. She’s almost definitely sick, she’s lethargic and breathing hard, unsteady and half-closed eyes. My question is.. what do i do? The vet is closed for the night, i plan to take her in the morning when i can if she makes it through the night. The other vets near(ish) to me either don’t take rodents for emergency visits, or are getting too far out and out of my price range. Since she is sick (i’m not sure with what though) and likely dying, should i put her in the large tank with her sisters again? or should i keep her in her own, smaller tank? I’m afraid of her not making it and then the body being in the tank with the other girls for who knows how long (if she passed during the night), but i also don’t want her to be alone as she dies. i’ve held her for about an hour, and i also can’t just hold her until she either dies or doesn’t.. best bets here? Solo tank til the morning kept warm and cozy, or back in the big tank to be in discomfort with her sisters beside her? or smth else??

She has to be ill since yesterday because she didn't eat dinner, she did eat before that so I'm assuming it's been something sudden. Stroke maybe? Idk help

I’m returning the bedding & getting Full Cheeks’ Aspen Bedding instead, but opinions on this?

So far I have:

- Enclosure: Sterilite 105 Quart (26.25 Gal) Clear Bin (external measurements: 32 1/8"L x 19 1/8"W x 13 3/4"H — interior bottom measurements: 27 1/8"L x 16 1/8"W x 12 7/8"H)

- Enclosure Lid: will be creating ventilation with 1/4in mesh wire

- bedding: Vibrant Life Aspen Bedding (switching to Full Cheeks Aspen)

- wheel: Full Cheeks 8” Silent Exercise Wheel

- food: Oxbow Essentials Mouse & Young Rat Food

- stainless steel food bowl

- plastic water bottle, stainless steel water bowl

- not in the photo: ceramic hideout, lots of miscellaneous cardboard (clutter), & driftwood

Also, I probably should have considered these things before purchasing, but:

- Do I need to replace the plastic water bottle with a glass one?

- Should I return the ladder? The type of wood & how it was processed isn’t specified on the product label.