About Jess Expertise I can answer questions about most species of rodents. I will answer any questions about health, husbandry and welfare. I can also give advise about behaviour problems, how to overcome these and ways of enriching the life of your pet. I can help with those wanting advice about house rabbits.
Experience I have experience with rabbits, guinea pigs, rats, gerbils, hamsters and chincillas.
Education/Credentials I am qualified in animal management, I work as a veterinary nurse.
Question Hi. Thanks for the info. That helps alot. One more question. How long do you have to help them go to the bathroom... and how often. I do it now whenever I feed her. Thanks again.
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I have a mouse (who I'm guessing is 2 weeks old because she opened her eyes yesterday). I have been feeding her puppy formula about 6 times a day. Now I'm wondering how I can start to wean or at least introduse her to a food soon. I don't know when they can eat any moistend food or anything. Any info. would help. Thank you.
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Hi there, as soon as she can wander around the cage, there would be no harm in giving her some food to see if she eats it. You could also give her very tiny amounts of baby food just until she gets used to eating solid foods as there is a big difference between milk and baby food and it could cause a tummy upset. Soft cooked foods like potatoes, rice and chicken can be given as they need protein for growth. As soon as she is old enough she can eat mouse food supplemented with other sources of protein like chicken and rice. Hope this helps
Answer Just help her to go to the toilet after each feed like you have been doing. Also give her tummy a massage after each feed to help prevent colic. Help her go to the toilet until she is weaned and you notice that she is able to pee and poo by herself. Good luck!
