OAK Mouse Mouse Denver, CO

Size: 3 inches long Life expectancy: Up to 3 years Group or solo: Mice are social animals and should be kept in same sex pairs or groups. Same-sex mice already living together should be kept together. If fighting is observed, mice should be separated. Diet: Mice should always have access to fresh, clean water. A mouse pellet should be fed and should be at least 16% protein and 4-5% fat. Less than 10% of their diet can come from timothy hay, grains, and fresh vegetables. Appropriate fruits and vegetables include apples, pears, banana, broccoli, cabbage, brussel sprouts, endive, carrots, Bok Choy/other Asian greens, celery, peas. Avoid: Chocolate, coffee, onions, alcohol, high sugar, or high fat items. Habitat/Housing: Mice should be kept indoors away from drafts and direct sunlight. Their cage should have a solid bottom and wire sides that they cannot fit through. Mice are active and enjoy having multiple levels which can be accessed by ramps and should have an exercise wheel. Their cage must be a minimum of 18 inches long x 12 inches wide x 12 inches high, with each additional mouse requiring an extra square foot of space, lined with aspen or paper shavings. Spot clean daily, and weekly all substrate should be replaced, and the floor scrubbed and rinsed clean. Their kennel should have a variety of surfaces and hiding areas with appropriate chew toys. Handling and Care: Mice are prey animals and tend to be skittish and many dislike handling; they may bite if chased or cornered. Mice who have been handled since they were babies are more likely to tolerate handling. When picking up your pet mouse do so slowly and scoop their entire bodies into your hand. Mice can be brought out of the kennel for regular play time, and rodent exercise balls can be used. Mice are nocturnal and will be most active at night. Mice should be brought to a small mammal/exotics veterinarian if any of the following medical concerns are observed: tumors, bumps, or growths, lethargy, changes in eating or drinking, limping, hair loss, eye or nose discharge, weight loss, difficulty breathing, diarrhea, overgrown teeth, or any sudden changes in behavior. More information on mice: https://lafeber.com/vet/basic-information-for-mice/ https://thesprucepets.com/choosing-and-caring-for-pet-mice-1236741 https://petco.com/content/petco/PetcoStore/en_US/pet-services/resource-center/caresheets/mice.html