Mice
Mus musculus

Mice are social, alert and extremely active small animals.
Mice Facts

Diet

A well-balanced mouse diet consists of:

High-quality mouse food or lab blocks and limited amounts of grain, vegetables and fruits.
Clean, fresh, filtered, chlorine-free water, changed daily.
Do not feed chocolate, caffeine or alcohol as these can cause serious medical conditions. Avoid sugar and high fat treats.

Things to remember when feeding your mouse:

Fresh food and water should always be available.
A limited amount of grain, vegetables, fruits or Timothy hay can be given daily but should not exceed 10% of their total diet
Vegetables and fruits not eaten within 24 hours should be discarded.

Mice acclimate well to average household temperatures, not to exceed 80°F; be cautious of extreme temperature changes. The habitat should never be in direct sunlight or in a drafty area.
Habitat should be plastic, metal or glass and escape-proof with a solid bottom; there should be plenty of room for the mouse to exercise and play. It is best to provide the largest habitat possible.
1-2" of bedding should be placed in the habitat; proper bedding includes high quality paper bedding, crumbled paper bedding, or hardwood shavings. Cedar-based products are not recommended.
Mice can be kept in same-sex pairs that have been raised together. Different types of small animals should not be housed together.

Play during the night and rest during the day (nocturnal) but can adjust to your schedule.
Very curious, like to burrow, hide in objects and play; easily frightened by loud noises.
Chew on objects to maintain incisor teeth, which grow continuously; ensure they have plenty of wood chew sticks or mineral chews.

Clean and disinfect the habitat and its contents at least once a week with a 3% bleach solution. Rinse and allow to dry completely before placing the mouse back into the habitat.
Remove wet spots daily; change bedding at least once a week, or more often as necessary.

Mice stay clean and rarely need baths (males have a stronger odor than females), but can be spot-cleaned with a damp washcloth or unscented baby wipes if needed.
It is normal for a mouses's teeth to be yellow; cleaning is not necessary.
Consult with a veterinarian if a mouses's teeth seem too long.

Health Issue	Symptoms or Causes	Suggested Action
Diarrhea	Loose stool caused by poor diet, stress, internal parasites, unclean housing, or other illness.	Consult with a veterinarian to determine cause and treatment.
Malocclusion	Overgrown teeth.	Consult with a veterinarian to have teeth trimmed regularly.
Mites	External parasites that cause mice to lose patches of hair.	Consult a veterinarian for treatment.
Tumors	Abnormal lumps.	Consult a veterinarian.

Courtesy: http://www.petco.com/content/petco/PetcoStore/en_US/pet-services/resource-center/caresheets/mice.html

Mice are social, alert and extremely active small animals.
Mice Facts

A well-balanced mouse diet consists of:

High-quality mouse food or lab blocks and limited amounts of grain, vegetables and fruits.
Clean, fresh, filtered, chlorine-free water, changed daily.
Do not feed chocolate, caffeine or alcohol as these can cause serious medical conditions. Avoid sugar and high fat treats.

Things to remember when feeding your mouse:

Fresh food and water should always be available.
A limited amount of grain, vegetables, fruits or Timothy hay can be given daily but should not exceed 10% of their total diet
Vegetables and fruits not eaten within 24 hours should be discarded.

Mice acclimate well to average household temperatures, not to exceed 80°F; be cautious of extreme temperature changes. The habitat should never be in direct sunlight or in a drafty area.
Habitat should be plastic, metal or glass and escape-proof with a solid bottom; there should be plenty of room for the mouse to exercise and play. It is best to provide the largest habitat possible.
1-2" of bedding should be placed in the habitat; proper bedding includes high quality paper bedding, crumbled paper bedding, or hardwood shavings. Cedar-based products are not recommended.
Mice can be kept in same-sex pairs that have been raised together. Different types of small animals should not be housed together.

Play during the night and rest during the day (nocturnal) but can adjust to your schedule.
Very curious, like to burrow, hide in objects and play; easily frightened by loud noises.
Chew on objects to maintain incisor teeth, which grow continuously; ensure they have plenty of wood chew sticks or mineral chews.

Clean and disinfect the habitat and its contents at least once a week with a 3% bleach solution. Rinse and allow to dry completely before placing the mouse back into the habitat.
Remove wet spots daily; change bedding at least once a week, or more often as necessary.

Mice stay clean and rarely need baths (males have a stronger odor than females), but can be spot-cleaned with a damp washcloth or unscented baby wipes if needed.
It is normal for a mouses's teeth to be yellow; cleaning is not necessary.
Consult with a veterinarian if a mouses's teeth seem too long.