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first time mouse owner

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Question
ok I've had my mouse Pandora for about a week now. yesterday she stared making these funny little squeak sounds. i thought it was because of her cage needing to be cleaned. so last night i changed her cage and she seemed to be fine. but today she was making the same sounds and sneezing a bit. i have no idea what to do. this is my first time having a pet mouse and I'm not sure whether this is just what she normally does or if she could be catching something. please help.

Thanks a lot Kaitlin

Answer
The sneezing could be a number of things. One problem could be is that she is allergic to the bedding or something else in the cage. She could also have a respiratory problem which is very serious. Find a vet who is experienced with small animals and have her checked out. Once a rodent becomes ill, they go downhill very quickly.
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