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My mouse can't walk at all and has labored breathing. What should I do?

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Make him comfortable in his carrier (a box will do if you don't have a carrier). Place some paper towels in the bottom and rush him to the vet immediately.

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One of my 2-year-old mouse's eyes looks inflamed and protruding. What should I do?

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It sounds like your mouse has either an infection, or has had some kind of trauma to their eye. You need to take it to the vet, as this can be serious.

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How do I take care of a mouse that keeps running in circles from stress?

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Gain its trust. Use a soft voice, slow movements and so on. Start small and work your way up before coming into full contact with it. Don't give him a reason to fear you.

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I found my mouse squished between a rock and some cardboard. I'm really concerned because it is also about 40 C here, and my mouse won't use its front legs and is weaker on one side. What do I do?

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Massage his legs if you can. He may be suffering from internal bleeding. Keep your mouse warm and make sure he is getting plenty of fluids. Take him to a vet if his condition stays the same or worsens.

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The mouse almost lost an ear from a cat attack. I treated with it with Neosporin and I'm now hoping for the best. Any advice ?

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This mouse needs to see a vet. In the meantime, apply gauze to the wound and keep the mouse in a warm and comfortable environment.

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I have two male mice, and they've lived in the same cage for a while. Until recently they got along well. Now the slightly larger of the two has been attacking the other. Tips on major wounds on the back?

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Apply gauze to the bleeding area. When it's stopped bleeding, clean it with rubbing alcohol and then apply more gauze. These mice cannot live together anymore. This can happen sometimes.

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