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What are some of the symptoms of a sick house mouse?

Mice are living beings and like all other creatures they are also exposed to a variety of health related threats and risks because of this reason they can also get sick from time to time. But an important point to mention here is that mice are nocturnal and extremely active creatures so in most of the situations they hide their ailments so that predators should not get the impression that they are weak or unable to resist an attack.



However, they can get sick and nature of illness ranges from minor level allergies to cancer. Mice can catch a number of diseases that are associated with humans. They can present with different kinds of symptoms which can be used for identification of a sick mouse. It is important to provide proper treatment to pet mouse that is sick because it can even die if proper care is not given.

Let’s discuss some of the commonly occurring diseases in mice and their associated symptoms.

Common Cold

Mice can also get common cold like humans and some of the symptoms associated are being mentioned below
  • Sneezing
  • Watery eyes
  • Tiredness
  • Shaking
In these conditions you should provide fresh water and food to the mice and must keep its cage clean.

Salmonella poisoning

Mice can get salmonella poisoning as they are highly susceptible to this condition. For dealing with an infected mouse you also have to be careful because the disease can spread. Some of the common symptoms are being mentioned below
  • Diarrhea
  • Loss of appetite
  • Shaking
  • Dehydration
In this condition you should give water in large amount to mouse with the help of dropper.

Allergies of Skin

This is another very common problem that is associated with mice, but with little care the problem can be solved easily. However, the allergen should be identified for avoiding problems in future. Symptoms are being mentioned below
  • Baldness
  • Rubbing against the walls of cage
  • High levels of stress
  • Bleeding from skin
  • Excessive scratching
  • Redness outbreaks
  • Discomfort
  • Tiredness
Mites

Mice can get mites and mostly they get these from dirty and damp bedding. Commonly associated symptoms are being mentioned below
  • Excessive scratching
  • Appetite is lost
  • Scabby skin
  • Mouse appears distressed
  • Aggression in behavior
  • Loss of fur
  • Raw skin or cuts
  • Visible mites in fur
  • Rubbing on toys
It is best to visit a pet for examination of this condition and getting proper advice. You have to deal with such a mouse carefully.

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