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>> Quarantine -
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- a period of detention and isolation impost upon the mouse at arrival of a new location, when suspected of carrying some infectious or contagious diseases. |
Why Quarantine?
Any mouse showing symptoms of any illness or diseases should be removed from the same air space as any other mice. The quarantine process is to prevent the spread of sickness from one mouse to another and to observe the sickly mouse for signs.
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Overgrown Teeth:
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Eye Infections:
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Chronic Murine Pneumonia (CMP):
- signs of CMP include sniffing, sneezing, squinting, red-brown tears, rough fur coat, and labored breathing
- anti-biotic treatment is necessary and important for curing the illness
Mites, Lice, and Other Parasites:
- lice are a noticeable organism on the skin, while mites cannot be seen by the naked eye
- check vets for proper topical treatment
Worms:
- intestinal parasites, like worms, are difficult to detect
- signs include weight loss, inactivity, and lack of appetite
- the only way to eliminate worms is to seek veterinary assistance
Obesity:
- mice are not known to over eat, but fat heavy diets can cause obesity
- it can also be genetically inherited with certain genes from different varieties of mice
Tumors:
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Bite Wounds:
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