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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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How do you punish your rat for killing your hamster?

Smack it on the bum lol

That wasn't the fault of the rat. The rat was doing what came naturally as a response to your putting the two animals together. Go stand in the corner...go on now.

Should you crack babies toes?

No, you should not purposely crack a baby's toes.

Are mice aggresive?

Sometimes, but you have to remember that mice could lead to a severe problem in the future if you leave it be. You can contact the Critter Guy to remove it if you're from Ontario.

How do you keep a baby mouse alive if the mother isn't caring for it?

I had the same experience and I warmed up milk (just like for a human baby) and don't feed it the regular milk we get off the dairy shelves, but baby formula and put a wee bit of honey in it. Baby mice grow rapidly and their life span on an average can last 2 years, so they will mature right before your very eyes. You can also contact your local vet for advice.

Go onto: google.com

Type in: What do baby mice drink and eat?

You will get loads of info on this subject.

Good luck Marcy

Check out FAQfarm listed Question: "How do you take care of pinky mice?"

How old is a mouse that is about two inches long?

This really depends on the species, some are born bigger than others will ever become.

Generally the growth is a better indicator, do they have fur yet (first), have the opened their eyes yet? (about 12-13 days), are they walking around yet and do they give you a firm nibble during feeding time (14-15 days), have their ears opened up yet?

Once they grow fur, you can check out a list of your local mice species and try to find the right one, and then you can find more detailed information.

I also based this answer on what I found online and what I'm experiencing with my own found litter.

I would say though, if it doesn't have fur yet, don't count on it being old enough to survive, odds are slim.

If the eyes haven't opened yet, find a way to feed it kitten or puppy milk and it has a fighting chance.

If the eyes are open and it can eat solid foods (watch stool for warning signs), I would assume it's safe to get your hopes up.

If they passed all these stages, chances are it's an adult, as mice grow up very quickly.

Can a heart be slightly twisted or in the wrong position like outside the rib cage?

I believe the heart can be compressed without outright failure, but anything that impedes the heart's motion is extremely dangerous. The heart cannot be outside the rib cage unless the rib cage were to be suddenly torn away in some sort of accident.

Liasdaughter agrees and adds:

The heart also can be on the right side instead of the more usual left. But, those persons are born that way.

Heart position can vary enourmasely from the very slight tilting( causing axis deviation) to dextracardia, where the heart is on the other side of the chest. All can be normal for the person.

Ayraayra: I would also like to add that left sided heart failure can cause hypertrophy which means the size increases which can then slightly displace your heart more towards the left side.

What is a rat and what is it called wh en someone has a phobia of rats?

Rat - a large group of medium to large rodents with long tails, five toes on the rear feet, four on the front, constantly growing incisor teeth and relatively high intelligence. Most known species: rattus rattus (black/roof/tree/fruit rat), rattus norvegicus (wharf/sewer/brown/Norway rat) Both dwell in civilization eating refuse from humans and both breed rapidly. Laboratory and pet rats are descended from Norway rats.

The fear of rats, and also of mice, is called Muriphobia.

What is the safest way to clean mice feces?

The safest way to clean mice feces is not with your hands. Use gloves and non-toxic chemicals. The safest way to clean mice feces is not with your hands. Use gloves and non-toxic chemicals.

What did Fredrick Hopkins feed his rats in his first experiment?

The food which was fed to rats was water and food containing: carbohydrates, proteins, fats and minerals.

What do you do if you need to catch a mouse but you dont want to harm it in any way and still want to keep it as a pet afterward?

You can usually find 'humane traps' for mice in a pet store. Just ask someone who works there. (Look on the box/bag on how to use them)

And no these traps do not kill the mouse, they just trap them, you can re-open the door later and set it free if you would like.

Who should pick the location of a romantic date?

the person who asked the other one out. They should have a romantic place picked out already before asking.

Does mouse mean one?

Mouse means one...Mice means two or more

How do you bathe a mouse?

I think it might be best not to bathe a mouse! Mice are very good groomers and can clean their own fur. If for some reason you HAD to wash a mouse, maybe it got into something sticky or it's been sick and unable to clean itself, you should try misting it with water and using a wash cloth. Avoid putting it in a bowl of water, unless it's really shallow (goes no higher that it's belly), because you don't want to accidentally drown it!

So I would sponge bath it, haha. (and use baby shampoo...something gentle that won't hurt it)

What is the name of white rat?

the white rat is very cool and really white. it is extremely sexually active and likes it doggy style, i mean rat style