My baby mouse is dehydrated. Can I use human rehydration salts?

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Is feeding human oral rehydration salts safe for baby mice?

Dr. Strydom, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello, thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. No, I would not use this product for baby mice. You will likely end up overdosing them on potassium and that will kill them. That particular product also has a lot of sugar. I am not sure what you are trying to treat but just plain water is probably fine unless they are having severe diarrhea. If they are having severe diarrhea then you should have them checked by a vet as parasites and bacterial infections are the main causes - both of which need specific treatment. You can make a homemade electrolyte replacement solution. Here is the recipe: 4½ cups water 2 teaspoons sugar ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon baking soda Hope this helps. Best wishes!

My baby mouse is dehydrated. Can I use human rehydration salts?

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