my mouse suddenly started acting wierd

Question
Hello I have 2 pet mice Pinky and Brain My wife and i adopted brain and purchased pinky I dont know how old brain is and i dont know of any vets in the area who take mice seriously but my brain has suddenly hunched over when doing anything including moving when she runs she is alot slower than she was and she tires easily now also her coat has lost its shine i have been doing everything i can to be a good owner they get fed regularly and their bedding gets changed regularly we use kaytee small pet bedding and kaytee forti-diet pro health mouse food am i doing something wrong or could she be getting old?

Answer
Hi Kirk,

She could be getting old, or she could be very sick.  Without more symptoms to work with it's impossible for me to guess what the problem may be.  Take a look at her breathing - is it labored?  Does she make a raspy sound, cough, or sneeze?  Also look at her feces - are they normal, or are they runny or discolored?  It might be a good idea to call a few vets and see if they know of any vets within driving distance that work with pocket pets, as I am not a professional and cannot give you a definitive diagnosis.  You can also try nearby colleges, as some that teach veterinary medicine or technology can help provide inexpensive care.  If she is old there won't be much you can do but help make her comfortable; however, if she is ill, you may have to put both mice on medication, so it's a good idea to get a professional vet's opinion as soon as you can.

Hope I helped,
-Tam