Mice grooming

Question
I got a new mouse the other day as my last one had passed away and I needed a friend for her sister. They got on fine and rarely had a fight. They are still doing great althugh its ony been a week or so.

I was just wondering if its normall for my older female to groom my younger female? She did used to do this to my last mouse and I wasnt sure but I just dont want her to be hurting my new one.


Thenks dems x

Answer
Dear Dems,
thank you for your question.
Mouse groom each other, they enjoy it and it's an important part of their social interaction. Sometimes it's also a sign of dominace when a mouse gets groomed against her will, but it doesn't hurt her and it's also normal behaviour.
I hope I was of some help to you
Jennifer