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Hello! I was looking into getting a pet mouse around Christmas and was wondering if I need a heater for the mouse so it doesn't get cold. I was also wondering if I could give the mouse and old clean sock for bedding. Either to lay in or to use for hi
Mice make very fun little pets! You will want to use a bedding substrate that is dust free. I recommend Care Fresh. It will need to be changed about once weekly. They love the have the little wheels to run in and most of them enjoy another mouse for company. You can give them a sock to make a nest out of but it should not be the primary bedding. In general you will not need an additional heat source as long as the house is warm. Keep the cage away from drafty windows and in a warm room. Mice also like to have toilet paper tubes and boxes to play and hide in. Make sure as well that you are feeding an appropriate diet meant for mice. Let me know if you have any other questions!
Updated on August 12th, 2025
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Hi. I'm going a pet rat in two days and I've have done all my research but I would like to know y'alls professional opinion about owing a pet rat. Thank you.
I have had many pet rats and I love them! They are smart and interactive! They do have some health problems though. Upper respiratory issues are very common so you will always want to use a dust free litter like Care Fresh and keep their cage SUPER clean! You also see a lot of cancer which is unfortunate. About 2 years is the average life expectancy. Make sure to get 2 or more rats of all the same sex. Females tend to be more active then males but both are sweet. Females also tend to get along a little better than the males. I approve your decision!
Updated on August 12th, 2025
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I'm only 13 and neither parent of mine will take me to the store. Can I still adopt a mouse without them? (I don't have any siblings or friends or friend's siblings over 18)
Hi! I think the problem is that when your parents do not approve, you are not able to adopt any animal. This will only be possible with your parent's approval. So I think you are going to have to find out everything you can about the type of animal you want, and how to keep it properly and then work on your parents, showing them that you are responsible enough to take care of an animal. Also save up a bit of money to show that you are serious about fully caring for your pet, I think eventually they will think that you are ready for it and take you to the store or help you adopt a mouse.
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Hi, so my pet Rat cookie is getting old now and has lost feeling in 1 of his back legs but has no issues getting around but due to him not being able to use it he can't climb properly and has been getting his leg caught in the bars, would it be cruel
Thanks for reaching out about Cookie and including photos. Placing in a small cage would help prevent complications. Rear limb paresis (weakness) is not uncommon in aging rats. Providing soft substrate such as old towels/T-shirts works well. Allowing time out for exercise is still important. Anti-inflammatory medications could prevent progression of paresis, but a veterinary visit is needed to prescribe. Good luck.
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What should I do with a baby wild mouse i found inside my work. It has fur and it's eyes are open. But it is not full grown.
Hi, the best thing would be to contact a local wildlife rehabilitation center. They can provide any nutritional support and treatments needed and release the mouth, if possible. Wildlife rehabilitators in your state should be listed online as they must be licensed. Good luck!
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