Mouse seizure

Question
i have quite a few mice and when i went to feed them i noitced one of the feamles was in the corner rolling around at first i laughed about it then when she didnt stop i picked her up and as she layed in my hand she kept rolling her one eye was closed and she wouldnt stop. it looked as if she was having a seizure or a stroke. i moved her to a cage all by herself but not sure if she will make it. what could of happened to her?

Answer
Dear Kris,

I think you are right; your mouse probably either had a seizure or maybe something like a stroke.  Either way it isn't infectious.  However, there is the possibility that she has a bad ear infection.  You can try putting her on antibiotics.  Still I would keep her with the others-- if she doesn't feel well, she will be very unhappy alone.  

If you decide to try antibiotics, here is a post which explains how.  The mouse in this post had a different situation, but the method is the same:  An initial dose followed by a week of treated water.  The treated water should be their only source.  It's fine that the others drink it.

http://en.allexperts.com/q/Mice-3824/2009/4/mouse-injured-cat-antibiotic.htm

Best of luck.

squeaks,

Natasha