Mouse/Mice

As a Pet

1. Housing -The Mouse House

Mouse/Mice as a Pet

 Mouse/mice are curious, entertaining, inexpensive to keep, and fascinating to watch – however, Mouse/Mice also have specific care needs and are best suited for gentle, patient children with adult supervision.

1. Enclosure for Mouse/Mice as a Pet:

• A 20-gallon glass aquarium
• With a wire mesh top
• A wire cage with bar spacing under 0.9 cm
• Is ideal to prevent escapes
• Nesting area
• Small houses
• Cardboard tubes.
• Coconut shells.
• Wooden shelters.

 

2. Exercise for Mouse/Mice as a Pet:

As Mouse/Mice as a Pet you must provide:

1. A solid exercise wheel for your Mouse/Mice
2. Climbing toys for your Mouse/Mice
3. Tunnels for your Mouse/Mice
4. Platforms for your Mouse/Mice
5. Safe chew toys for your Mouse/Mice

 

2. Bedding for Mouse/Mice as a Pet:

• Use 2-3 inches of dust-free paper-based bedding
• Aspen shavings work well
• Your pet mouse/mice can satisfy their natural instinct to dig and burrow

Avoid using:

1. Cedar shavings
2. Pine shavings that are not kiln-dried
3. Dusty bedding

 

3. Enrichment for Mouse/Mice as a Pet:

• Provide a solid-surface exercise wheel – 6 to 8-inch diameter
• Provide tunnels
• Provide chew blocks
• To keep your pet Mouse/Mice mentally and physically active

4. Rotate toys regularly:
5. Tunnels for your Mouse/Mice
6. Climbing ropes for your Mouse/Mice
7. Puzzle feeders for your Mouse/Mice
8. Paper bags for your Mouse/Mice
9. Cardboard boxes for your Mouse/Mice

 

5. Respect your Mouse/Mice Sleep:

• Mouse/Mice are generally most active in the evening and at night
• Avoid disturbing your Mouse/Mice while your Mouse/Mice are resting

 

6. Mouse/Mice Prefer Company:
7. Female mice usually do best living with other females
8. Male mice are often happiest living alone
9. Unless the males are litter mates that have always lived together

Never keep males and females together unless you are prepared for many babies.

7. Expect Natural Behaviours from your pet Mouse/Mice – Mouse/Mice enjoy:

• Digging
• Climbing
• Building nests
• Exploring
• Gathering food

8. Watch for Illness from your pet Mouse/Mice:

Illness signs include from your pet Mouse/Mice:

• Sneezing
• Wheezing
• Weight loss
• Loss of appetite
• Lumps
• Runny nose
• Hair loss
• Lethargy

 

9. Wash Hands – always wash hands:
10. Before handling your pet Mouse/Mice
11. After handling your pet Mouse/Mice
12. After cleaning the cage your pet Mouse/Mice

Cautious washing helps protect both your family and your pet Mouse/Mice.

 

2. Food – Diet & Nutrition

Mouse/Mice as a Pet

 Food Staples for Mouse/Mice as a Pet

1. High-quality commercial rodent lab blocks – or “pellets” – should make up about 75% of your pet mouse/mice diet
2. These pellets ensure balanced nutrition
3. The pellets wear down their continuously growing teeth

 

2. Supplements for Mouse/Mice as a Pet:

• Offer fresh bite-sized vegetables – like dark leafy greens
• Offer fresh bite-sized vegetables every other day
• Serve small amounts of fruit – like apple or melon – once a week

 

3. Avoid for Mouse/Mice as a Pet:
4. Do not feed mouse/mice chocolate
5. Do not feed mouse/mice garlic
6. Do not feed mouse/mice onions
7. Do not feed mouse/mice raw beans
8. Do not feed mouse/mice or potatoes – as these can be toxic
9. Do not feed mouse/mice or potatoes – as these may cause illness

Never feed:

• Chocolate
• Onions
• Garlic
• Alcohol
• Caffeine
• Sugary junk food
• Mouldy food

Tip for Mouse/Mice as a Pet:

• Always remove any uneaten fresh food the following day to prevent spoilage

 

3. Water – Hydration

Mouse/Mice as a Pet

1. Fresh Water Access Mouse/Mice as a Pet:

• Mouse/Mice need fresh water available at all times
• Mouse/Mice typically consume about 3 to 5 mL per day

 

2. Water Dispenser Mouse/Mice as a Pet:

• Hang an inverted drip water bottle on the side of the enclosure
• Clean the inverted drip water bottle weekly with soap and water

 

3. Bowl Alternative Mouse/Mice as a Pet:

• If using a shallow water dish
• Ensure a shallow water dish is un-tippable
• Ensure a shallow water dish is not too deep
• Otherwise your Mouse/Mice could slip in and get trapped

 

Every mouse is unique. Some are adventurous, some are shy, and others are very social. With gentle care, patience, and a stimulating environment, pet mice can become engaging companions that teach children compassion, responsibility, and respect for animals.

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