Pet MICE...?

Question

I just got 3 new pet mice today. Any tips on taking care of them? I used to have 2 pet mice a few months ago, but they died. They lasted more then 2 years!

I just want what is best for my mice. What can they eat and not eat? How often should I clean their cage and equipment? Also, what other special requirements are there to take care of mice? I just want to be sure that I know my information correctly. Its been a while.

Answer 1

ok here it is! i had mice to so listen good ok


clean there cage every week (once a week)

clean there toys and stuff once every 2 weeks or uless there rele dirty as soon as u can

keep lites ion them during the winter if it is cold in ur house ir w/e

they rele lk grapes and carrots and dont believe the cartoons they can eat chese but don give them alot they lk it but only lk uhh... 3 tms a month as a treat for being good or w/e

hope this rele helps u

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Answer 2

Fish are a lot a lot extra reachable yet might want to require an man or woman to help with replacing the water. you would possibly want to wish to get hardy, basic fish that do not want a heater like goldfish. A unmarried Siamese battling fish (a Betta) is likewise basic to look after yet they are solitary so that you won't be able to keep 2 adult males jointly. Fish, except being fed do not require a lot on a daily basis care. that is an truly good first puppy. Mice on the different hand, want to have the caged replaced about once per week and so as that they want to be fed extra, tamed, held, ect. also they are very quick and ca chew a cushty infant who would unintentional be too hard. i does no longer recommend mice as a first puppy. They cost extra, they want extra care and there is continuously the biting challenge. The also do not all stay a lengthy time period and would easily get away and climb into the walls and furniture. i might want to recommend attempting the fish first then perhaps graduating to a larger puppy later. this relies upon too on the age of the youngster. in the adventure that they are 5 or 6 then for effective a fish. in the adventure that they are 8 or 9, perchance a mouse or different animal might want to be ok.

Answer 3

make sure that they are of the same sex. mice that breed have shorter life spans. do not feed them dairy products they will make them sick. try not to use pine or cedar bedding as i have recently found out it gives off phenols which can be dangerous to rodents. change the cage about once a week, more often if you have males. make sure that they always have fresh water. use a bottle as they tend not to use dishes and those that do tend to fall in. mice that have a good bond with their human tend to live longer to so handle them atleast daily because mice easily become depressed. do not use a wheel that is made of wire as their tales can get caught in it and degloved or broken requiring medication or surgery. never pick them up by the tail as it easily breaks. use a cage with a solid base because a cage made of fully wire can cause bumblefoot which is large sores that require surgery more often than not. if you have any other questions you can e-mail me. i used to breed mice.

Answer 4

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Umm id say dont put a snake near them lol....Keep them in a cage with plenty of room...give them food thats always there so they dont go hungrey....dont pick them up too much because they might not be use to humans yet...dont put them by a window if its too hot or cold outside CLEAN THE CAGE at least 2 times a week and CHANGE WATER ONCE A DAY....make sure its cold but not too cold if its too cold they wont like it...Mice will die i mean everything has to but it can be hard sometimes to keep mice alive.....But if you take really good care of them and well never drop them they will be o.k....also it might seem weird but take them to a vet at least once to make sure they have no diseses or anything. Mice are very social with members of their own kind, and females will do especially well in a group. Males can be kept together if introduced at a young age—if introduced when adults, they will fight. If you plan to keep several males together, however, be certain that you’ve provided enough room. Do not house males and females together, since mice breed quickly—and often—with large litters. Don’t forget the furniture! Provide small boxes or flower pots for your pets to hide in, and cardboard tubes for your mice to chew and run through. You can also add a tree branch for them to climb on. Most mice will enjoy running on an exercise wheel, so be sure to get yours one. Make sure that the wheel has a solid surface without wire rungs, so your pets’ tails cannot get caught while running. Ladders for climbing and PVC pipes for tunneling will also be much appreciated by your bright, active pets.

Mice will do well on a good commercial rodent chow, either in block or pellet form. You can find this food at pet supply stores and feed stores--just be sure the formula you select contains at least 16 percent protein and 18 percent fiber, and not more than 4 percent fat.
Remove droppings, uneaten food and soiled areas of bedding from your pets’ cage every day. Clean the cage completely once a week by replacing dirty bedding and wiping down the rest of the cage. Note that male mice will tend to produce more odor than females, so their cages may need to be cleaned more often. Like that of all rodents, a mouse’s sharp front teeth grow continuously. Provide unpainted, untreated pieces of wood, dog biscuits or safe chew toys (you can find them at the pet supply store) for your mice to gnaw on. This is crucial for keeping their teeth in tip-top condition and will prevent dental problems.

Answer 5

The most important thing you could do for the health of your mice (That You Love <3) is give them good nutrition.

Complete and balanced to deliver optimum nutrition. Called "the best lab block" by the RMCA! Unlike other lab blocks whose first ingredient is corn, this formula's first ingredient is soybean meal (The best)! Google search "Harlan Teklad" to find different places that sell this wonderful food.

Any lab block is better then a mix diet because mice pick out what they like and wont eat the healthy food.. lab blocks are 100% nutritious and will insure that they are eating right.

This will give your mice the best of the best and a Healthy, Happy Life! : )

Answer 6

as always provide fresh water daily and food whenever it runs out.make sure they have plenty of toys and places to hide to prevent lazieess and obesity. as a supplement to their food, you can also give then bread and things like that. they also make mice and rat treats. make sure that the food does not have too manny seeds sunflower seeds in particular because these while healthy in moderation can also cause obesity. as for cleaning the cage once or twice a week shloud be fin this also depends on wether the mice are male or female because males mark territory. give them a good amount of supervised time outside of the cage and they should ba as happy as can be! Enjoy your new pets and i am sure they will do quite well. i have owned mice and i hope you will enjoy having them as much as i did

Answer 7

Ah i love mice questions i have 2 of my own; First of all are they male or females because males will usually fight , mine did and they are now seperated. Their cages should be cleaned probley about 2 to 3 times a week if you clean it too much (if they are male) they will spray to mark their scents again. About the food i give my mice Nutriphase mice/rat formula http://reviews-cdn.petsmart.com/4830/50139/reviews.htm , You can also give them things to snack on such as crackers,corn flakes,honey combs, cheerios, & most love penut butter. They need some source of vitamin C weather it's from fruits & vegies or if you actually want to give them vitamin C drops; This will keep them healthy and lower thier chances of having vitamin C difficency. Also provide them with pleanty of things to do they are very hyper and social creatures and could get board very easy ( a running ball & a running wheel are my mice favorites). Also give them things to chew on Chew sticks are at walmart,petco, petsmart for around 99 cents. A toilet paper roll will work too they can chew on it and run around in it :]. If you are keeping them together be sure to have a cage that is bigger in size , if you crowd them they could fight (territorial thing) . Get a plastic wheel not a wire one that is spaces out (its bad for their feet & could damage their tail) . Now to the bedding part NEVER EVER USE CEDAR BEDDING ON ANY SMALL ANIMAL. Cedar can be very dangerous and cause resperatory problems Pine can also but it's alot more safe. Personally i use carefresh http://www.petsmart.com/global/product_detail.jsp?ASSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=2534374302023695&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302047882&PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524441811027&bmUID=1164142140800 There is also colorless kind thats the one i use because my mice are white and grey and im always scared the color carfresh will stain them even though i haven't actually heard of it happening it could be possible ha . Okay now about the odor Mice can smell HORRIBLE exspecially if they are males Bi-odor does the trick for my mice http://www.petsmart.com/global/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524441780541&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302047885&ASSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=2534374302023695&bmUID=1169954109246&itemNo=1&Ntt=bi-odor&In=All&previousText=bi-odor&N=2 it basicly eliminates all internal and external smells.. My last advise it to spend alot of time with you little babies they love interaction .. Good luck hope i could help :]

Answer 8

Mice are simpler pets than most people think. Feed mouse pellets, use wood shavings in cage, have water dropper. Include places to hide and sleep.

Answer 9

Provide fresh food and water everyday,make sure the food has not to many seeds,because it could cause obesity.Clean the cage once a week.Sterilize water bottle,food bowls,and equipment once a week too.Make sure you give them a wheel in their cage,but watch for them not to over-run them self on the wheel,it will kill them.Watch for signs of sickness,make sure the eyes are clean with no discharge,and make sure the nose is not runny.Just following these steps will make sure your little friends have a happy and healthy lifetime!

Answer 10

I fed my mouse some pumpkin seeds last night, and her poop came out greenish/brownish and mushy, so don't feed her those. But you can feed her carrots, tomatoes and apples. But if you have a fruit fly prob, then only feed them 1 treat a week or 1 very small one a day.