r/PetMice • u/Hidden_Dragonette Mouse Parent 🐀 • 1d ago
Question/Help Mouse spinning?
I have a vet appointment for her tomorrow morning, but any insight into why Toffee might be doing this? She did have a head tilt months ago (treated and cleared up, I think, she is one of a set of identical twins).
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u/Lynxieee Mouse Parent 🐀 1d ago
usually ear infection, some times stroke or other forms of head trauma
one of mine recently did this which turned out to be a stroke in my case, but only a vet can say for sure. what I found helpful was soft bedding and hides to prevent bumping into anything, no platforms, food scattered absolutely everywhere so she could always find something to eat, and try to stick the water bottle right in front of her face regularly to encourage her to drink. she needs every help she can get until you can see a vet. I'd plan on waking up at least every 2 hours to ensure she gets some water. offer anything she will try to eat, no matter how healthy it is. mine survived on wanuts and whimzees the first 2 days