what could this be? (+mice)

[ectopistes]

One of my gf mice is becoming ``Red´´, i dont know if the cause is hair loss, or if this is normal, what u think?

I never saw anything like this:

http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/687/dscf2063d.jpg/

mites?

thanks

 

[lilspaz68]

Coat condition looks poor, and the fur is thinning on the head, I would treat for mites just in case. How old is the mouser?

 

[ectopistes]

3,5 months

http://img40.imageshack.us/img40/5240/dscf2090w.jpg
http://img515.imageshack.us/img515/6516/dscf2095.jpg

 

[mamarat]

Could another mouse be over grooming her?

 

[ectopistes]

my gf said that no, they rarely groomy each other.

 

[victoria]

His condition makes him look much older than 3.5 months. I would definitely try treating for mites/parasites first. My experiences with mice and mites was not a positive one, I strongly suggest you treat for 2-3 months even if you see that it works right away and either freeze all bedding in the future or use something like paper towel or newspaper that isn't likely to have parasites nesting in it.

I hope the parasite treatment works... if you don't see a difference within a week, you'll probably want to investigate other causes.

 

[ectopistes]

His condition makes him look much older than 3.5 months. I would definitely try treating for mites/parasites first. My experiences with mice and mites was not a positive one, I strongly suggest you treat for 2-3 months even if you see that it works right away and either freeze all bedding in the future or use something like paper towel or newspaper that isn't likely to have parasites nesting in it.

I hope the parasite treatment works... if you don't see a difference within a week, you'll probably want to investigate other causes.

i should use revolution? one drop?

 

[victoria]

A very tiny amount of cat/kitten Revolution. I used less than .01 cc's on each of my mice, but it's hard the get that small an amount out of a syringe. .01cc's would be the maximum I would give a mouse though. If you can get oral Ivermectin (not the horse de-worming paste), it's easier to get an accurate dose with it but you would need access to a vet that treats small animals and I know that's an issue for you.

What type of bedding are you using? It could also be an allergic reaction to something in it... can you switch to something like paper just in case?

 

[ectopistes]

A very tiny amount of cat/kitten Revolution. I used less than .01 cc's on each of my mice, but it's hard the get that small an amount out of a syringe. .01cc's would be the maximum I would give a mouse though. If you can get oral Ivermectin (not the horse de-worming paste), it's easier to get an accurate dose with it but you would need access to a vet that treats small animals and I know that's an issue for you.

What type of bedding are you using? It could also be an allergic reaction to something in it... can you switch to something like paper just in case?

my gf use paper towel in the tank

well, i really dont know how i can dosage .01 anic:

 

[Joanne]

well, i really dont know how i can dosage .01 anic:

I know you're supposed to avoid getting it on your own skin, but maybe just wet the end of your finger (NOT a big drop) and rub it on the back of his neck. Then wash your hands really well.

 

[Maple]

I've adopted several mice with mites and have found the easiest way is through a vet. You treat with oral ivermectin every 7 days for 4 weeks. I had my vet do it so the dose was right on. I kept all 7 of the mice in an aquarium with only paper towel that was sprayed with an aerosol ivermectin, that way any mites that fell off, in between treatments, would also be killed. The aquarium was cleaned out daily with hot water and a strong cleaner, dried and replaced again with only the paper towel sprayed with aerosol ivermectin. (DO NOT spray it on your mice and wait for the paper towel to dry before putting your mice back in) It worked fantastic, the mice stopped scratching within 24 hours of the first dose and recovered amazingly well. My mice had a really bad case of mites and by the time I adopted them and started treatment, all 7 had lost more than 50% of their fur. My treatment went on for 7 weeks but the norm is 3, so doing 4 weeks of treatment would have you more than covered. The mouse is adorable BTW. Good luck and don't leave it to long.