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orphaned pink hairless mouse

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Question
Peanut
Peanut  
Hi, yesterday my son found a baby mouse on our church van floor.  It has no hair, closed eyes and ears.  I estimate from the internet it is about a day or two old.  I researched a little last night and started feeding him kitten formula and water mixed.  He opens his mouth to eat.  He sleeps and seems active.  I do try to stimulate him/her to potty, but it doesn't work well.  I use a warm wet q-tip to rub his/her belly and genitals.  I think he did a little bit, but nothing compared to what the little baby is eating. He/she sleeps in a small plastic container with a heating pad on low underneath.  Please help me with stimulating him/her to potty.

Answer
Dear Jamie,

Again I am sorry.

If you find yourself taking it hard, this might help:

http://aplb.org/index.php

Many apologies for my late responses. I have been tending to elderly parents and have little access to internet.

Squeaks,

Natasha