Caring for a mouse

Nutrition for a mouse

Mice are omnivores. Provide fresh clean water daily, and feed appropriate diets.

• Feed mostly pellets for rodents, which are formulated to meet their nutritional needs.

• Supplement with seeds, grass, grain and occasionally insects.

• Some fresh vegetables and fruits as treats.

Enclosure for a mouse

Their enclosures should reflect their natural behaviour as closely as possible, and provide them opportunities to do so.

Cage

• Provide enough vertical space for them to climb around.

• Provide adequate hiding spaces, nesting boxes and comfortable, paper-based bedding.

Accessories

• Provide adequate hiding spaces and comfortable, paper-based bedding.

Compatibility with other animals

• Mice are social animals and should ideally be housed together with others of the same sex.

Environment

• Provide a sturdy, solid flooring to prevent bumblefoot.

Enrichment for a mouse

Provide plenty of opportunities for your mice to exhibit their normal behaviours such as burrowing, foraging, nesting, climbing and chewing/gnawing.

Veterinary care for a mouse

Bring your mice to the vet for regular health checks.

Seek medical help if you observe any signs of illness in your mice, such as:

• Lethargy

• Inappetence

• Abnormal breathing

• Abnormal or no faecal droppings and/or urine

• Bloated abdomen

• Head tilt/shaking

• Lameness

• Overgrown teeth and nails