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Mice are great pets for people of all ages and are fairly easy to care for. You should start by providing the right housing. An aquarium or wire cage with proper substrate is great for a mouse. You should also feed your mouse the right diet. A combination of commercial food and treats works best for a mouse. You should also make sure your mouse is healthy. Make sure it gets enough exercise and take it to the vet if you notice changes in behavior such as a lack of energy. | Mice are great pets for people of all ages and are fairly easy to care for. You should start by providing the right housing. An aquarium or wire cage with proper substrate is great for a mouse. You should also feed your mouse the right diet. A combination of commercial food and treats works best for a mouse. You should also make sure your mouse is healthy. Make sure it gets enough exercise and take it to the vet if you notice changes in behavior such as a lack of energy. | ||
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== Steps == | == Steps == | ||
=== Providing Housing === | === Providing Housing === | ||
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#Keep your mice away from other household pets. Household pets like cats and dogs may view mice as prey. Pets like ferrets and snakes may also prey on mice. Keep mice in separate rooms from other pets and make sure their cages are secure at all times.<ref name="rf7" /> | #Keep your mice away from other household pets. Household pets like cats and dogs may view mice as prey. Pets like ferrets and snakes may also prey on mice. Keep mice in separate rooms from other pets and make sure their cages are secure at all times.<ref name="rf7" /> | ||
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== Tips == | == Tips == | ||
