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I have three female mice, one is brown (lily) one in black (loca) and the third is white with two black spots (Chicka). I've had loca and chicka for about a month now and I got lily about 2 weeks ago. Lily seems perfectly fine..is very active, and is getting quite fat. Loca has started to have a cough but is still very active in the cage. Chicka is my main concern. I never see her running in the wheel and she sleeps all the time the only time she seems to be active is when I put her on my bed and she just walks around and climbs on stuff. Lately I've been noticing under her tail near her butt hole that it is very stiff like her poop is stuck, one time she actually did have poop stuck around there all squished. She doesn't seem to be grooming herself either. Is she sick or anything? What can I do to help Chicka. I don't think shes that old but she also seems to have shrunk in size from when I got her but I feed them twice a day and change their water. I don't know how to help my baby =[ please help thank you

Chelsea

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They are ill and they need some professional care. I would suggest an integrative veterinarian who specializes in hoistic options for small mammals (mice).  Bob Ulbrich - 503-293-6666, Dolores Robi (818) 880-0838, Steve Tobin - 203-238-9863.

I do not know enough, as I said in my bio, about mice (even though I play with rats) to help you the best. Please contact one of these veterinarians.
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I can give you the holistic approach to any problem in any species, though mostly I work with dogs and cats. Depending on the condition and the type of animal, I will be able to give very specific treatment suggestions such as what flower essences, homeopathic remedies, nutritional supplements, diet changes, lifestyle changes or herbs that may be helpful - not drugs. I can also suggest where you can go for further education or to find a specialist in a specific holistic field. I can help you understand why your animal is ill and what improvements can be expected. I do not check messages more than every one to two days, so PLEASE DO NOT ask about EMERGENCIES - call your local veterinarian. I cannot diagnose your animal. I cannot prescribe specific treatments. I am no longer very current with conventional treatments, so cannot answer questions on those. I am not an expert on birds or small critters. I will give you helpful connections about hose species.

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I graduated from the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine in 1980 and began using homeopathy in my practice after a client introduced me to it. By 1988 I was using exclusively holistic treatments. I began lecturing in 1987 and have spoken at veterinary conferences, health food stores, people's homes, churches, veterinary college conferences - anywhere people want to learn more about keeping their animals healthy.

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Academy of Veterinary Homeopathy (I helped found this one) American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association National Center for Homeopathy American Veterinary Medical Association

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I have written in many magazines, journals and newspapers. A few include Bark Magazine; Journal of the AHVMA; Baltimore Dog Magazine; Whole Dog Journal; Tiger Tribe; Wolf Clan. I have also been frequently interveiwed on radio and TV.

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Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) Certified Veterinary Homeopath (CVH)

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