I rescued another pet from the local pet store, this one is a very beaten up mouse. He had about a 1in scab on his back and he's very scared. Should I try to get the scab off (soak it with water) or just let him take care of it? I wanted to put some antibacteria cream on it. And no i'm not using him for snake food anyone who suggests it will be reported
2006-11-09 12:28:31 · 9 answers · asked by funnychic30 2 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
if it's a 'scab' now.... you can just leave it. the mouse will take care of it on it's own. if it was still an 'open sore', then you should try the cream....but it sounds like it's healing up just fine.
2006-11-09 12:32:47 · answer #1 · answered by JSSK 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Just leave the scab alone. It's nature way of healing by covering the wound until it's ready to fall off. The fact that your mouse has a scab is a good thing. This means that it is healing.
There is no point in putting on antibacterial cream as your mouse will just lick it off and you really don't want your little rescue to ingest any of that.
And please don't soak your mouse..I know a lot of very helpful people here have suggested it, but please don't do it. You don't want your mouse getting any sicker, as his immune system is probably already a little compromised.
2006-11-09 22:25:42 · answer #2 · answered by kismetsguardian 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Leave the scab on, but keep an eye on him and you may have to take him to the vet. Thank you for wanting to save the mouse, the world needs more people who care about more then just themselves :) but you really should report the pet shop to the RSPCA or some orginisation because by pity buying animals you encourage the pet shop to keep selling and treating the animals badly.
2006-11-11 01:56:17 · answer #3 · answered by Evilstrawberry 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would just put some Neosporin on the wound for now. Although a soak in lukewarm water would feel nice, let the mouse get to know and trust you, before you try that. Congrats on your rescue.
2006-11-09 20:34:44 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he try's to bite you or anything like this now if hes calm and quiet soak it with water like you said and take the scab off SLOWLY and CAREFULLY and put some anibacteria cream o nit and let him sit fora while :) good luck mate
2006-11-09 20:32:02 · answer #5 · answered by beemzie b 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would leave the scab there. He will take care of it himself. Antibacteria cream will help it. That was nice of you to rescue him!!
2006-11-09 20:32:35 · answer #6 · answered by sarah 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Scabs form for protection until the area is healed. Just let nature take its course and don;t try to remove it yourself. Try adding a broad spectrum antibiotic (usually available in the bird section) to his drinking water and just giving him peace and TLC until he adjusts to his new home.
2006-11-09 20:33:53 · answer #7 · answered by Shalvia 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
have you taken it to see a vet? maybe they could help you.
2006-11-09 20:38:54 · answer #8 · answered by acceber 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
what?email it to me
2006-11-09 20:38:58 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋