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 ----we got her about three weeks ago,i didn't think she would be pregnant as she only got fat over night, it's a bulge either side of her stomach, she is still eating well and going to the toilet and running around------------------------------------
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sorry it is a she,about three months old
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my mouse has doubled in size overnight, please what could be wrong with him
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How old is the mouse? It could be a hormone imbalance and you should get him checked by a vet. If its a baby and has just put on weight then this is natural but not in an adult
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Do you mean shes got fatter? When did you get her, could she be pregnant?
Answer Its very possible she could be pregnant, mice only show in the last day or two of pregnancy and 3 weeks is about the gestation period and a bulge either side of her tummy sounds like pregnancy, you need to set up a birthing tank for her, which should have no bars and nothing for any babies to get injured on. Also she need high protein foods like puppy food, scrambled eggs, curly kale and egg food to supplement her diet incase she gives birth soon, she needs extra protein to feed her babies.
