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Pet Forum / Mammals / Rats / July 2006My Baby Mouse Wont Eat!
I got a baby mouse from the pet shop I work at. They of course are used as feeder mice, but I wanted a little baby as a pet cause i figured it would be sweeter to me, he's a fuzzie with his eyes closed. Well I've raised a squirrel before, and I fed it kitten formula. I searched around and other people recommended it as well. Well, I have tried all kinds of things on him, droppers, nipples, fingers, tubing. Anything I can think of I've tried, but he just wont take it any way.. I don't know what to do about feeding him. Luckily I do work at the pet shop and I can take him in and let him feed on the foster mom, but he needs to adjust to me feeding him, or he might be sold accidently as a feeder mouse one day... please help. thanks. Hi, I was reading this on the mouse forum, and it was mentioned there that it was possible that you have taken the little thing away from the mother way too soon, if its eyes are still shut. I would say the same thing you should really return it until it has grown a bit more, and is eating solids, then bring it home. If its not eating,you might loose it.  Signaturewww.furrycritters.co.uk http://community.webshots.com/user/jakewc2 >I got a baby mouse from the pet shop I work at. They of course are used > as feeder mice, but I wanted a little baby as a pet cause i figured it [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > to adjust to me feeding him, or he might be sold accidently as a feeder > mouse one day... please help. thanks. I agree -it should be kept with the mother or the foster mother whether at the store or at home. > Hi, I was reading this on the mouse forum, and it was mentioned there that > it was possible that you have taken the little thing away from the mother [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] >> to adjust to me feeding him, or he might be sold accidently as a feeder >> mouse one day... please help. thanks. Oh, I know it should be kept with the mother, but if i do, theres the high chance they might sell him as snake food on accident, even tho i put a mark on his back and put up a little note for people not to sell him. I will see if i can purchase the mother, I've thought about it myself, but I wouldnt be able to if there were still some Fuzzies left. I'll try tho. If not, I can always let him suckle the mother for an hour or two while I'm working. I have been getting him to eat a little now. I tried a ziplock bag with a tiny hole in a corner. He wont take it if he's laying on his stomache, so i have to turn him upside down. He doesn't suckle it, but he allows me to give him some. He's plenty healthy, the little thing likes to run around all the time when I take him out to hold him, and I do often, as I take him with me everywhere I go (work, boyfriend's house, out randomly) so that I can keep an eye on him, and he's fine, I make sure to keep a light close by him so his little cage thingy is warm, but not too warm, and he usually sleeps when he's in the cage thingy. He's also kinda fat (not fat fat, but a little belly) which tells me he is atleast not suffering from hunger. I know its too early to take him from his mother, but I don't know if I can risk the chance of him being sold for food, I'm already attached. lol. Thanks everyone, and recommendations are still welcome if anyone chooses to do so. Well it sure sounds like he is doing better. You know, you are going to end up like all of us -you can't stop at just one. Look at us, we have all tried and can't help ourselves. Maybe you should get Momma and the rest of the fuzzies? Lisa -I have rat kibble in my bed > Oh, I know it should be kept with the mother, but if i do, theres the > high chance they might sell him as snake food on accident, even tho i [quoted text clipped - 17 lines] > lol. Thanks everyone, and recommendations are still welcome if anyone > chooses to do so. The best scenario is to buy the mother or the foster mother and take it home to keep baby safe and warm. Since it doesn't have it's eyes open and it's alone when you are not there, I think you really should consider getting the mother. Mice are small and the advantage is that you can house a handful with not much more effort than just caring for one. If that isn't an option, I would take it to a vet as soon as possible to rule out any other health issues that may be causing this. If it is sick it might need some help to get by. You will most likely have an easier time finding a vet for your mouse than we do with our rats since Mice as pets are more common. One thing to consider is to carry it around with you if you can wear a shirt pocket. Let it feel your body warmth and soothing sound of your voice. . You would be able to give the attention it needs to start growing. Try to groom it like the mother would do Keep us posted so we can know how your baby is doing. >I got a baby mouse from the pet shop I work at. They of course are used > as feeder mice, but I wanted a little baby as a pet cause i figured it [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > to adjust to me feeding him, or he might be sold accidently as a feeder > mouse one day... please help. thanks. |
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