Why is my mouse making popping nose sounds but breathing normally?

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I just heard this mouse making some 'popping' sounds with her nose. I took her out and held her and within a minute or so they stopped completely. I held her up to my ear and her breathing sounds absolutely normal, what was that? Would a mouse with a URI have normal breathing? Did she have something up her nose? Thanks. She's sleeping quietly now and has no other signs of illness. Pet's info: Small Animal | Unknown - Small Animal | Female | unspayed | 4 months and 3 days old

Dr Stafford, BVetMed, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

She could have been nibbling on something or had something stuck. Usually with a URI you would notice change in her breathing. If She seems content I would monitor the situation and if her breathing or behaviour changes or she develops nasal discharge I would get her seen to.

Why is my mouse making popping nose sounds but breathing normally?

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