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Care of Mice and Rats
Pet mice and rats are small rodents that take up little space and are fun to watch. Raising and training them is entertaining and educational. For types that make great pets, their habits and needs, and more, ask and answer questions here.
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Do male hamsters smell worse than females?
No, if you clean their cage regularly. Most of Syrian hamsters will use one corner in their cage as a toilet, which makes cleaning easier. Female Syrian hamsters will often smell more when they are in heat.
Can you put a mouse and a guineapig in one cage?
No, that's not a good idea. The Gunineapig will most likely pick a fight with the mouse and kill it. So no.
Is a cage or a tank better for a pet mouse?
It depends on what u put in there. If u put just put some newspapers and a water bowl and a food bowl, your basicly kissin' ur mouse goodbye. U know what a mouse needs, a spinning wheel for it to run on, proper foor and water, etc.
AnswerA mouse won't care which you choose. However, a tank has plastic seal at the inside corners which the mouse will likely chew off. It won't effect the tank or make it fall apart, but the plastic isn't good for the mouse. Answeri use tanks as it keeps in the heat and youngters cannot slip through the bars and a tank is easier 2 clean and if u want the bedding deep it wont spill through the bars the only bad point i no of is that u cannot attach a water bottle 2 the side. AnswerRodents can be prone to respitory illnesses brought on by drafts, however, poor circulation of air can also cause problems so use your better judgment.. if you have a drafty house then a tank is choice provided you have some way to circulate air into and out of the tank. they have some nice cage like tank attachments that you can buy at just about any pet store.. this allows for air to circulate but not become overwelming...i find that tanks are way beter so much easier to clean and what that other person said about them chewing the plastic and the cage falling apart they are wrong my mice have been in the same cage for about 7 months and its still good as just a few chew marks so i would have to say choose a tank and put news paper on the bottem or saw dust
AnswerA tank! I had two pet mice and they bit the bars on a mouse wire cage until they were weak and slipped through. The results was one got into the wild, the other one died horribly.Kayti xx
How do you potty train your hamster?
It depends on the hamster you have's personality. Most you can probably train, others can learn by themselves (i.e. my hamster gets out a lot and from that he learned how to climb on stuff to get back in after doing it several times) Hamsters will do some pretty interesting things without your help
No, grapes, raisins and other many foods are not good for mice at all. Be very careful what you give to a mouse, and I wouldn't recommend going to Wiki Answers for advice on things like this because people sometimes answer without knowing the facts.
Check verified expert websites such as http://www.rspca.org.uk/allaboutanimals/pets/rodents/mice/diet and never take risks when feeding your mice.
Please look after your little pets, thank you.
Can humans get the kind of mites that your pet hamster have?
No you cannot catch mites from a hamster. Mites are not zoophytic, meaning they cannot be transferred from animals to humans. They may make you itchy for a short while though if you have just touched an animal with a particularly bad case of mites, but they will die off completely in about an hour or so.
Because there is no proper food in china like Australia. or maybe they just like Ikey smelly rats.
How do you keep a baby mouse alive?
Listlesness, shallow breathing, no appitite. Your best to take your pet to the vets for a proper diagnoses.
When a mouse hits around 23 days of age it is considered an adult mouse. Mice that are lethargic, underweight, or not eating may be dying. A common illness for mice is malocclusion which means its teeth are over grown. If you grasp the mouse by the base of the tail by wrapping your pinky finger around it, then using your thumb and index finger to grasp the scruff of the neck tightly enough to have control but not tight enough so it can't breath. You can flip the mouse over and check the teeth. The teeth should be somewhat close together and the same length, the bottom teeth should be slightly shorter then the top teeth. If the teeth are odd lengths you may need to get a pair of scissors to trim them, the same goes if for example the top teeth are stuck into the bottom teeth. I wish I could send a picture. After trimming the teeth (to a mouse this is like cutting fingernails off a person) offer food that has been soaked in water to make it soft along with regular hard food. To avoid malocclusion get hard eitable items from a pet store so the mouse can trim their teeth as desired. Mice also like to build nest so adding a dry paper towel it can tear up and make a nest is a great environmental enrichment as well as empty toliet paper holders. Make sure the mouse has access to food at all times mice rarely become overweight, a fresh water supply should be provided with a water bottle that is always full, allow a small area of air at the top of the bottle to prevent an airlock seal.
I couldn't tell. The baby mouse my girlfriend and I tried to take care of this past week just died today. We had held him and had been feeding him just a half hour before, then, when my girlfriend went to get him, he was dead. It was really sad, we both cried for about an hour...=(Can a rat and a hamster live together?
I would advise against this. Hamsters are very territorial. I have heard stories of hamsters who immediately attacked a mouse or rat when they met.
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No, much like dogs and cats, hamsters can mate with different types of hamsters.
Syrian hamsters are the largest of the hamsters. Keep that in mind when purchasing the cage be it plastic,wire or glass. All other small animals such as mice and geribils may fit in a hamster cage .It really depends on the type of cage you have and are planning to buy.
My rats have eaten cooked corn cob without any problems, though I only give it to them as a rare treat, since corn cob is less nutritious than a lot of other things they could eat. They seem to enjoy it, though.
Where will a hamster go if it exscaped out of cage?
When hamster gets out it's cage it will either walk around and explore, or run around. Depending on what type of hamster you have. Also be careful its not up high because most hamsters jump off ledges. If your hamster escapes without you knowing search n all the little hidey holes you can think off pick up any mouse traps, rat poison ect quick. Close doors out of that room and TREAD CAREFULLY!
it depends on the size of the fish and the tank. if the fish are to small the may fall prey to the crayfish, this problem can be avoided if you have a large tank but, most people would advise that you don't mix these two types of animals
I agree I caught one without claws and it is doing fine in my tropical tank but it is still small.
A crayfish isn't a good idea if you have small fish in the tank.
Which pet is better a rat a mouse or a hamster?
Rats are more intelligent then hamsters, mice, gerbils, guinea pigs, rabbits and lots of others. Pet rats can learn their names and will come when you call them. Rats are social animals. They enjoy climbing up your arm and sitting on your shoulder. They are very affectionate. They love to have their heads rubbed. Rats are playful. They can learn to do tricks and play hide and seek. Rats make great pets. Interesting Rat Facts Rats have an excellent sense of smell. Their hearing is ultrasonic. Their average life span is 2 - 3 years. Their average litter size is l2. Rats' eyesight is moderate. There is a National Fancy Rat Society. Teddy Roosevelt had pet rats in the White House. Rats are nocturnal, but can adjust to their owner's schedule.
When do hamster babies open there eyes?
My six baby hamsters (pups) are 16 days old today and this is the first day they started to open their eyes. One has eyes wide open, some just barely open, and one not open yet so it varies by hamster but typically 15-18 days old.
What time do hamsters go to bed?
Well...no body knows the EXCACT time of hamster going to sleep, but they sleep at day and wake up at night.If you can't stay up late then you shouldn't buy a hamster, but they do make a great pet!
- feeding a pet rat meat is usually a bad idea, because they usually develope a biting habbit.
- False: It does not create a biting habit. Meat is good for rats and if they get grabby, it's because of you, not the food. They have have chicken, and red meat. Make sure it's well done and has no spices added to it. Mix it in with their veggies and do not feed them through the bars. THAT creates a biting habit.
Why can octopuses squeeze through small spaces?
Octopuses belong to a family of animals that has no bones. These animals don't have any exoskeleton like a bug or a vertebrae like a mammal. Rather, they have very tight skin & muscle to replace bones, so they can slip through cracks too small for an animal with bones.
How do you take care of pregnant mice?
Taking care of pet mice is simple. They live in pretty much any type of cage as long as it doesn't have bars, mice can squeeze through very small gaps!
Make sure that you feed your mouse/mice every 2-3 days, and check that it also has fresh water at the same time.
Mice like to come out of the cage so holding them and letting them run around is recommended. I would also recommended that the cage is cleaned out at least once a week as they can begin to smell any time after that.
How do you properly discipline a pet rat?
The first day or so, I suggest not trying to handle it, let it settle down and have some alone time. Moving them to a new home is stressful, and most likely they will express fear if you force interaction or grab him/her before she even gets to know you. Plus they do what I call nervous poops when you first interact with them; don't get angry though, they are in a new environment and are surrounded with strange smells and sounds which is pretty daunting to a creature who is 100 times smaller than you are.
I had an old article of clothing (like a shirt) that has my scent on it and I left it in their cage for 2-3 days. They will soon familiarize themselves with your smell and realize that the creature who is handling them poses no threat. Every time you pass their cage or are around them, talk in a calm voice to them. Any sort of pleasant and soft voice, and talk often around them so they get used to you.
Use cooked chicken, yogurt on a spoon, uncooked oats, cheerios, broccoli, banana slice, apple slice, unsalted peanuts, or something that they seem to want that is relatively healthy to use to bring them to you. First show them that it's in your hand, then move it away slowing causing them to follow what you have that they want. They will eventually venture outside of the cage if they want their treat badly enough. They will soon realize that the you are giving them all these wonderful treats and that you mean no to harm them.
Solitary rats get lonesome fast, but if you can only afford ONE, handle it as much as possible. Gently scoop it out of it's cage (after they are fully awake of course) and let him/her adventure on a bed while your laying on it. They will use your pillows and blankets as caves and tunnels, and use your body as a jungle gym. That or veg out and watch tv with them, as they will most likely perch on your shoulder and nest in your hair. They are very social creatures and need constant company. At LEAST 2-3 hours a day if not more of socialization.
Watch your rat grow and make sure they have plenty of toys as well. Good luck on your lifelong(hopefully) rattie!
Why is it bad for mice to be born with their eyes open?
Many mammals are born with their eyes closed like this. It has to do with whether or not the babies need to see right after birth or not. Mice (and rabbits) are born in dark burrows and cared for by their mothers, so they don't need to have their eyes open right away. Animals like horses need to see if a predator is approaching, so they're born with their eyes open.
