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Update on Swiss

21 15:16:02

Question
Swiss Before and After
Swiss Before and After  
Natasha I wanted to attach some before and after photos so you could see the extent of the damage done to Swiss's ears.

Answer
Dear Becca,

Poor, poorl little Swiss. I take it it never got better? The only other reason a mouse might scratch its ears off, if not due to itching from mites or skin infection, is psychological, and there is usually nothing you can do for a psychologically disturbed mouse except to try to distract it with lots of things to do. You can imagine it is somewhat like OCD.

I'm sorry. I hope he was healthy otherwise.

Squeaks,

Natasha