Mice- Biteing or grooming? 10 points for good answer!

Question

Please answer/help :[

I will give out a best answer- 10 points promised for relieble backed up answer!

I have 3 pet mice who all get along and seem to play nicely, i bought them all from the same pet shop at the same time.

1 of them acted odd since i had her and i found she was ill, i took her to a vets who gave me antibiotics which helped clear up an infection.

Since however the other two mice have been either nibbleing her or grooming her- they keep following and sniffing her, occasionally she squeeks which makes me :( so I need to know if shes squeeking because shes communicating or if shes distressed, and why the others do this.

The affected mouse has no bite marks/signs of injury and is quite happy other times/ears up etc. But im still worried...

Do mice groom each other? If so why is she squeeking?????

Answer 1

The other mice might be able to sense the antibiotics and are just curious as to what it is. The other 2 mice could be males and are just wanting to have a little play if you know what i mean. Female animals never enjoy the playfulness much.

Answer 2

yes mice do groom each other , but she mite not like it,or maybe she is hurt and wen they groom her they accidentally touch the spot that hurts.