My brother bought home a new pet... and it's a mouse..

[CountryWolf07]

Ok.. well, my brother's friend gave him her mouse.. she didn't want it anymore.. so we have it now.. and it's albino.. I'll have few pics of it up soon.. HOW do you take care of a mouse?!

[Logan]

I have no knowledge about mice, Rachel! Good luck, though!!! And keep the dogs and cats away!!! :p

[CountryWolf07]

Originally posted by Logan
I have no knowledge about mice, Rachel! Good luck, though!!! And keep the dogs and cats away!!! :p

So far Anna cares nothing about it, but Rosie goes beserk..

[wolfie]

If he didn't come with a cage you'll need to get one. You can use a fish tank (but get a mesh cover in case he tries to climb out using the water bottle or wheel!) Oh, and he'll also need a water bottle and wheel. :) And get a small food dish and food at the petstore for mice. And you have to get bedding - no cedar though! Cedar is toxic to small animals. Oh, and don't feed him cheese! It makes them sick. Peanut butter is a yummy treat though. :)

Good luck with him! :D

[green_chameleon_girl]

Although I dont know much about mice congrats on your new addition and good luck!!:D Cant wait to see pics:D:D YAY!!

[amoore]

Congrats on the new mouse. I have never had one as a pet. Blake my grandson has one. He loves it! He is always talking about it!

[luckies4me]

Originally posted by wolfie
Oh, and don't feed him cheese! It makes them sick.

I've had mice all my life and not once have any been sick from cheese. A tiny piece will not hurt. It shouldn't be given though if the animal has any respiraotry issues going on. Fred gets a tiny piece of cheese on occasion and he's two years old and has no problems besides old age.

I would suggest buying some aspen shavings. I currently have Fred in a Sterilite container, a 150 quart with holes drilled in the side and top. It was supposed to be for my hedgies, but it didn't work out that way. It's the same as a tank, except much easier on my back since I have been having problems with my back and hips lately. I also throw in some Orchard grass which Fred uses to make ellaborate nests with. I feed him a mixture of fresh veggies such as dark leafy greens, apples, Chicken Soup for the Cat Lovers Soul lite cat food, and a mixture of seeds and nuts. He won't touch lab blocks, which is why he is offered the cat food, which he loves. He also gets tons of treats, but I wouldn't recommend this because now Fred is fat. He's on a diet currently and has lost some weight already. :)

I give my mouse a tiny igloo to sleep in, which he loves. He also has small budgie sized wooden bird toys to chew on, and a small PVC tube to play in, as well as a wire mesh wheel which was recently added so he would lose weight.

I used to have him in a ten gallon but it seemed too small for him. I wouldn't use Pine as a bedding either. Some people think kiln dried pine is safe, but it's been proven wrong recently.

If you want to see my mousie, you can go here:
http://www15.brinkster.com/luckies4me/Fred.html

[amoore]

I need to give Blake that link. I know he would like that.

Thanks Cass! :)

[sirrahved]

I use stuff that looks like shredded grey paper for bedding. I have Timothy Hay for them to make nests, too. They like that:) I've got two so they keep each other company:)

Good luck with your new mouse!

[BitsyNaceyDog]

I have 3 mice, one is like yours, White with pink eyes, she was so-pose to be a feeder for one of my snakes, but I fell in love with her and saved her from being food. I feed my mice quality cockatiel seed rather than hamster food, along with cereal like cheerios and corn flakes, and also a fresh diet of fruits and vegtables. I use carefresh bedding, I love it, its the best bedding that I've found. They love their wheel, one of them is always in it. Mice are great, have fun with her.