My pet mouse has fleas how do I get rid of them?

Question

I always thought that mice could not get fleas but some how my pet mouse has gotten them how do I get rid of them??????

Answer 1

Vets know little of small rodents,.. you'd just be paying for an office call. (had rats and some do know a little of them though).
Have you seen the fleas on your mouse? You must have other pets then.
Try a little "comb-out" with toothbrush,.. gently, dipped in mild dish detergent, then dip mousie in a small bowl for rinse.
Clean entire cage with mild diluted bleach and dry. Throw out bedding, change.

Answer 2

Are you sure they're fleas? Generally fleas do not bother with things as small as mice, they'd suck them dry in ten seconds flat! There are however other parasites that mice are prone to. I'd get a vet to have a look if I were you - you'll need to go to a vet anyway to get treatment for whatever parasite it is because they don't make flea treatments for mice!

Chalice

Answer 3

you dont necessarily have to have another pet for your mouse to catch fleas as they can also travel via a human , As the other person said its more than lickly tiny mites unless you have defo seen a flea , You can get a small rodent flea treatment & something to clean the cage which is a flea repellent too , remove whatever is in the cage either clean it or throw it & buy new ,.good luck

Answer 4

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Answer 5

It is more likely that your mouse has mites rather than fleas. consult your vet on an appropriate product

Answer 6

since mice are so small, the best thing to do would be to take it to a vet. They would know what to use, or at least call one.