My baby mouse has wet tail. What can I do at home until tomorrow?

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I think one of my baby Manx mice has wet tail. There is a horrible smell and she is quite skinny today. Her brother passed away a couple of days ago and they are also of weaning age. I can’t get to any pet store to buy wet tail treatment until tomorrow. I have separated her from the others, cleaned their cages and have been feeding her water from a paintbrush. She has been eating some plain food. Is there anything else I can do to help her before tomorrow? Pet's info: Small Animal | Mouse | Female | unspayed | 22 days old

Todd Cecil · Accepted Answer

Thanks for reaching out an including a photo. At home for now, keeping the rectal area clean with a baby wipes or warm moistened wash clothes. Any fecal matter should be removed as soon as possible. Offering Pedialyte through a syringe, then wettened rodent pellets for calories. Diarrhea in rodents has many causes including bacteria and parasites. A visit to the veterinarian would be a better chance at least to perform a fecal exam for parasites. Store purchased products have a poorer prognosis for recovery that veterinary products and after a targeted diagnosis. Good luck.

My baby mouse has wet tail. What can I do at home until tomorrow?

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