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Lice? lich? parasites, mites?

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Question
i have lich in my white mouse body tell me a medicine or natural remedy

Answer
Dear Priyam,

I still do not know what you mean. "Lich" is not a word. I want to help you but I'm not sure what the problem is.

All I can think is you mean "lice?" Does the mouse have bugs on it, or is it scratching or losing fur or does it have scabs? All of those things are indicative or parasites of some sort, such as lice or mites. The best thing to do is go to a vet; but I understand if that is not possible:

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If the mouse has lice or other parasites, follow the following directions:

To remove the parasites, I use the flea and tick spray from 8-in-1.   For a mild case I recommend the BIRD spray, which is gentler than the rodent version.

Here are two links for the spray:

Petsmart:

http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2752081&cp=2767038.2769320&f.

PetCareRX:

http://www.petcarerx.com/pcrx/ProductPages/Product.aspx?pid=10149&k=8%20in1%20Sm.


After reading the directions carefully, shake the can well.  Spray the mouse from a few inches away and rub the liquid in until all of her fur is soaked.  Do this over a bed or with someone holding onto her tail, because a wet mouse can jump.  Although I use my hands, the label does say not to let it touch your skin.  If you don't want to get it on your hands then put rubber gloves on and use a small sponge, which you very liberally cover with the liquid spray, and rub it all over the mouse's fur.

Make sure she is warm and absolutely dry before you return her to the cage.  Her cage must be completely cleaned and rinsed and all bedding and toys must be new, with the exception of plastic items which you wash carefully or boil, or glass.  I don't recommend saving any wooden items.

The spray is pretty strong stuff, and some mice suffer some skin pain within a few hours, which can last perhaps 12 hours.  If Mousie squeaks when touched or even when alone in the nest, all you can do is give her your condolences.  She will feel better soon.  This only happens to some mice.  The bird spray is far less likely to cause this.  It's definitely no reason not to treat the mouse, though.

If, after 2-3 days, this has helped, then repeat the entire procedure 7-10 days later.  This will kill off the mites which were protected inside eggs when you first sprayed.

If it helps but does not completely cure the problem, you will have to use the stronger, rodent version of the spray.  Use the same procedure.  

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If you  mean something else by the word "lich" please try to describe it to me. "Lich" simply isn't a word, and I really want to help you!

squeaks,

Natasha