How to Know if a Pet Mouse is Sick

Know your mouse. Any change in behavior or physical appearance needs attention. These indicators often mean your mouse is ill. Many health issues aren't serious, but some require veterinarian help. Discovering problems with your mouse involves visual observation and handling your pet. Being proactive is key to keeping your mouse healthy and cute!

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

1. Look for weight gain. Obesity is common with a diet high in seeds, nuts or people food. Change its diet to a balanced type of dry food and eliminate over-feeding treats.

2. Watch for weight lost. This sign usually means your pet is ill. Have your mouse tested for worms.

3. Notice if the front teeth seem too long. Overgrown incisors cause problems in the mouth and jaw. Your mouse continually grows its teeth. They wear them down by gnawing, but sometimes a veterinarian needs to grind them.

4. Pay attention to sneezing, problems in breathing, excessive chattering or other audible sounds. These symptoms indicate a potential viral infection. See a veterinarian.

5. Observe inactivity or excessive activity beyond your pet's normal habits. Let your veterinarian give your mouse a check-up.

6. Regard scratching or hair loss as a potential parasite issue. Visually search its coat.

7. Look for eye problems. Abnormal tearing, squinting or blinking is associated with illness due to viral infection or stress.

8. Notice any diarrhea or rash that develops. This sign of illness means a trip to the vet is needed.

9. Handle your pet. Always feel for lumps or changes in coat and skin. Tumors are common.

Tips & Warnings

• Never let symptoms go untreated.

[Esteban24]

on 10/16/2008 my mouse Esteban is sick with the hiccups!please find a remedie for mice hiccups soon...