I have two mice and one died. :( there are several possible reasons (there are no visible injuries, i believe) but disease is still one possibility. Do i need to change the cage or can i wash down the same one (with soap, thoroughly)? Also, the one mouse left is alone and they are supposed to be social creatures. The mice are/were ~4 months old. I shouldn't get a new one because they are older than new mice, right? then how do i deal with the loneliness of the one remaining?
2007-05-12 17:08:41 · 17 answers · asked by i(really)dk 3 in Pets ➔ Rodents
I would wash the cage well. Use a diluted bleach solution, and allow it to air dry. You cannot get another companion for your mouse until you are sure the one you have is not carrying anything. The quarentine is 30 days to be sure, or 60 if you wait to get another mouse after the quarentine period.
You need to quarentine the mouse you have now, and if you get another you need to quarentine that one as well. If you can find a friend to keep the mouse for a month while you quarentine the first then you would only have to wait 30 days(you'd be quarentining at the same time)
2007-05-12 18:54:06 · answer #1 · answered by Prodigy556 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depending on the type of mouse you got...
I'd say clean the cage out thoroughly, but if it is disease then this mouse is already fully exposed.
You can get a new mouse, make sure it's the same sex and similar size, or get a second cage to let the second mouse grow. Keep the mice quarentined for 30 days anyway.
If you got one of the "common" mice, those are bred to be food and don't live much longer than six months.
Make sure you have some toys, etc, to keep the mouse entertained.
2007-05-12 17:21:40 · answer #2 · answered by yp_bri_vancouver 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
You can wash the cage thoroughly and then to be safe, disinfect with a solution of one tablespoon of bleach in a quart of water. Don't get this on your clothes. Now if the other mouse doesn't get sick and die within a week or so, you can buy a new mouse for it. Make sure it's the same sex. They are social creatures, but there is not a big hurry. You don't have to get one the exact same age. Just look in the pet stores to see what you can find.
2007-05-12 18:40:20 · answer #3 · answered by The First Dragon 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have several options. You can take the mouse to a Pet Psychiatrist for evaluation and therapy.or you can get another mouse for him?her. You have a wonderful opportunity of getting a compatible mouse for your present one, because
you can select from several billion mice which exist in the world. A really nice one would be a former belly dancer who has come back as a mouse. Read "Reincarnation and the Return of the Mouse" by Ima Rat.
2007-05-12 22:55:42 · answer #4 · answered by Alfie333 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, just in case I would wash out the cage with a mild bleach solution & change all the bedding. I have never had problems introducing new mice to be companions to ones that have lost their mate / friends. Just dont put a male with another male & always expect good outcomes. Even a girl / girl or girl / male might get in a small scuffle at 1st.
It is best to introduce them after you have just cleaned the entire cage & changed all bedding. That way it does not have the scent / marking or one or the other. Kinda like both mice are put in a neutral spot & meet.
Good Luck.
2007-05-12 17:20:14 · answer #5 · answered by Turtle1 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I have owned and bred mice for many many years and all I can say is this was probabley a mouse sisure. I would say this if you had trouble picking up your mouse because it was running away or it may have had upper respitory issues depending on what type of bedding you use. If the type of bedding was cedar or pine than this most likly was the case.
2016-05-17 04:40:08 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wash the cage well with a disinfectant, and give the other ouse a quick bath too with a mild soap. You can get another mouse, but get a younger one (not much, try for the same age and size).
2007-05-12 19:27:50 · answer #7 · answered by Unicornrider 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would definately remove the remaining mouse from the cage and sterilize it. Keep a close eye on the mouse to see if he has any signs of dying ect..., if not then I would go ahead and get another mouse because they do need company, age doesnt matter. Good luck
2007-05-12 17:18:26 · answer #8 · answered by April H 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
get new cage and i would get a friend for yor other mouse. make sure you have none of the same toys or other things in the new cage because no matter how well you clean it.. there may still be bacteria. wait a few week making sure the remaining mouse is healthy and then it will be o.k. for you to get a companion for it. Sorry about your loss..
2007-05-12 17:37:06 · answer #9 · answered by westurnrider 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Remove any mice that are in there currently, sterilize and disinfect the cage, then wash it with hot water. , it is better to be cautious, and then add them again, whilst still cleaning it with warm soapy water every now and then.
2007-05-13 00:08:57 · answer #10 · answered by wildbeauty123 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋