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My mouse was bitten. How can I treat it and find affordable vet care?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Other | Unknown - Other | Female

I'm getting really concerned as mouse fawn and white has been bitem quite bad I've put him in another cage but before that he was not moving much I laidon't some hay in a carrier left him there but at certain time he came around but scab still there as I'm on esa benefit will I get free treatment

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on September 19th, 2017

Keep him separated, warm and as stress free as possible. Minor wounds can be cleaned with Betadine or chlorhexidine. A triple antibiotic ointment can be applied once or twice daily. Make sure he continues to eat and drink. Keep his cage clean. If he does not heal, loses his appetite or becomes lethargic then have him examined by your veterinarian. Contact the local humane society for information regarding low cost or no cost clinics and charities to help defray costs. Friends or family members can also be asked to help out if necessary.

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