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How to raise baby orphan mouse

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Question
hi
my cat has brought home a baby mouse it is tiny and its eyes closed i don't think by the size it is any older than 1 week  can you advise me how i can rear it as i have only ever reared a kitten ( the one that has caught the mouse ) i have him in a fluffy sock to keep him warm we have tried to give him milk though a syringe but he is not eating it
many thanks
lisa

Answer
Hi!

Let me give you both a link to when I have answered this question previously:

http://en.allexperts.com/q/Mice-3824/2011/7/orphan-mouse-found-raise.htm

and a link to a wonderful video about raising babies:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sNX2byHbppM&feature=related

If you look at the other videos by this person you will find about five about raising orphans. It is definitely worth it to watch all of them. There is usually a lot more information than the titles suggest.

If you have any questions not covered by these sources, let me know right away.

Good luck!

squeaks,

Natasha