My fancy mouse Honey seems to be ill. She's breathing heavy and seems to be shedding some. She doesn't have the runs, as far as I can tell.I 'm also not sure if she is eating or drinking anything. Does anyone know what is going on and if so, let me know? I can't afford to take her to a vet right now, as I just paid $ 300 to get my car fixed. If she's sick, is there anything I can do (like a home remedy) to make her feel better? Thanks in advance!
What kind of bedding do you use? Bedding allergies are common, and would cause hair loss and heavy breathing. Also, they do not need every symptom for it to be a bedding allergy. Food allergies could also be suspect. Take a look at the following link on possible causes to compare:
http://www.thefunmouse.com/info/hair-los ... I hope it is as simple as a bedding allergy. If it is not, only an exotic vet can determine the cause, and that would cost an average of $ 45.
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I am sorry your Honey is not well. I have a girl with a skin problem that three vet visits did not cure, though she has gotten a bit better. (It likely turned into OCD.)
ADDENDUM: If Honey has used the bedding for awhile with no problem, then food allergy could be the cause. They can develop them at any time. Try removing one likely food source at a time as suggested in the link, and see if that helps . Also, if the scratching gets too bad, Animax is an antimicrobial, antifungal and corticosteroid cream for a variety of skin conditions. You still need to see if food is the cause, of course, and eliminate it, but it is the only thing that stopped my Noname (Non-uh-mee) from scratching. It costs $ 10 a tube.
The reason I do not suspect mites is because you did not say Honey scratches incessantly, and also it really does not cause heavy breathing. Of course, if it was a combination URI and mites, then you would see both, but that is highly unlikely . Allergies are notorious for labored breathing and scratching, so seems the most likely.
Losing Hair: Could be old age, or it could have rubbed its fur against something sharp. If it's scratching the spots, then it is most likely mites . Call your nearest small animal vet, and they will prescribe some mite medicine. Update: It could also be ringworm: a fungus that grows on the fur. It is usually seen as patches of hair that are missing.
pets question and answers,www.5d2d.com Lumps: These are most likely cancerous. Take your mouse to the vet, and have it checked out. A checkup usually costs around 18 dollars.
Losing Hair: Could be old age, or it could have rubbed its fur against something sharp. If it's scratching the spots, then it is most likely mites. Call your nearest small animal vet, and they will prescribe some mite medicine. Update: It could also be ringworm: a fungus that grows on the fur. It is usually seen as patches of hair that are missing.
Lumps: These are most likely cancerous. Take your mouse to the vet, and have it checked out. A checkup usually costs around 18 dollars.
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