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Need help, just born mouse without mom

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Found a baby mouse without a mom. Looks between 2 to 3 days old. How do I take care of it.

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  1. Go 2 a pet store and ask a clerk as quick as possible before the mouse dies HURRY!!!


  2. You will need to feed it, frequently. Kitten formula is best. You need an eye dropper to feed it. You will need to feed it in the middle of the night. Only feed it a few drops at a time, but at least once every hour, not more than three times in an hour. If the baby pushes it away, it is not hungry, do not force it. If the newborn has a very small mouth, then you may need to use a pipette. sometimes a local Veterinarian will have them. The formula will need to be warm. The mouse itself should be kept very warm. Place baby in a "nest" of clean, soft cloth or straw, sawdust, etc. You may choose to place the nest in a box on top of a heating pad, or under a light bulb- no more than 15 watts! watch the mouse, and if it starts panting or moving away from the light, it is too hot. you want to take care of it, not bake it.

  3. The chance of its survival is very low. It'll need a nursing surrogate mother, if possible. If not, here's very detailed instructions on what to do.

    http://wiki.answers.com/Q/How_do_you_car...

  4. Go to the closest pet store, and talk to someone about what you should feed it.  Definately get it a mouse/guineapig water bottle, and a food bowl.  Get a little plastic cage if you aren't planning on keeping it for long, and get Aspen Bedding to put in the bottom.  Find something it can hide under in its cage.

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