Is it safe to reintroduce my pet mouse after wild mouse contact?

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I have two pet mice. One escaped so we set out humane traps and finally caught her about 2 weeks after she escaped. The dilemma is that right before we caught her, we caught a wild mouse and it seems they were friendly with each other. Should I reintroduce my pet mouse back into the cage with her original cage mate (who is also female)? I am concerned of what to do with her because of her contact with the wild house mouse (e.g. possible new behavior, disease, pregnancy...). Pet's info: Small Animal | Mouse | Female | unspayed

Todd Cecil · Accepted Answer

Thanks for reaching out about Opal. It is recommended to keep her separated for several weeks to monitor for any parasite or disease transmission. A fecal examination at a veterinary clinic would be recommended to check for intestinal parasites. Good luck.

Is it safe to reintroduce my pet mouse after wild mouse contact?

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