Sweet little Violet has a sneeze :(
Sweet little Violet has a sneeze :(
by MouseLover Fri 29 Apr 2016, 8:15 am
Violet has been settling in really well, and is a very very sweet mouse 
I love her to bits already. She loves to sit in my hand, she likes it when I make a (very very loose) fist around her, as I think she feels safe in a little "hand cave". She is very calm in my hands, and when she goes exploring, she runs back into my hand if anything spooks her. I am her Mamma.
The only trouble is, I have noticed she has a little sneeze
when I get her out, she sneezes probably once every 5 minutes. This is her only symptom. Eyes, nose and ears look fine. Her fur is sleek and shiny and she looks generally fit as a fiddle, except for this occasional sneeze. I am pretty sure it's not a substrate issue, as I use a paper-based litter that is non-dusty, and therefore hypo-allergenic. She gets shredded loo roll for her bedding.
How seriously should I take this? Do you think it's worth giving her a week or two to settle in, and keep an eye on it? Or should she be taken to the vet? Also - regarding quarantine, does she have to be 100% symptom-free for three weeks before I can introduce her to Honey? Honey doesn't seem herself lately, she has become more skittish since being a lone mouse, and I was hoping to introduce them asap as I am worried about depression Thanks guys!
I love her to bits already. She loves to sit in my hand, she likes it when I make a (very very loose) fist around her, as I think she feels safe in a little "hand cave". She is very calm in my hands, and when she goes exploring, she runs back into my hand if anything spooks her. I am her Mamma.The only trouble is, I have noticed she has a little sneeze
when I get her out, she sneezes probably once every 5 minutes. This is her only symptom. Eyes, nose and ears look fine. Her fur is sleek and shiny and she looks generally fit as a fiddle, except for this occasional sneeze. I am pretty sure it's not a substrate issue, as I use a paper-based litter that is non-dusty, and therefore hypo-allergenic. She gets shredded loo roll for her bedding.How seriously should I take this? Do you think it's worth giving her a week or two to settle in, and keep an eye on it? Or should she be taken to the vet? Also - regarding quarantine, does she have to be 100% symptom-free for three weeks before I can introduce her to Honey? Honey doesn't seem herself lately, she has become more skittish since being a lone mouse, and I was hoping to introduce them asap as I am worried about depression
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Re: Sweet little Violet has a sneeze :(
by CinnamonPearl Fri 29 Apr 2016, 9:04 am
Seems like box shock to me. If it doesn't go away in two weeks, then it could be a URI and you should make a vet appointment. But seeing as she's new, box shock is pretty likely.
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Re: Sweet little Violet has a sneeze :(
by MouseLover Fri 29 Apr 2016, 9:25 am
Ah box shock, forgot that could be a possibility. Okay, I'll keep an eye on it. If it doesn't get better or gets worse, I'll take her to the vet. Cheers!
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Re: Sweet little Violet has a sneeze :(
by Soren Tue 03 May 2016, 3:45 pm
I've never heard of box shock. What is it?
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Re: Sweet little Violet has a sneeze :(
by CallaLily Tue 03 May 2016, 8:08 pm
@Soren
Box shock is caused by stress and presents with similar symptoms as an URI, but it'll go away on it's own in a few days to a week or so. It's usually mentioned with new mice but I think it can happen after any big stressful change (??). If it doesn't go away on it's own or if symptoms become worse, then it likely is an URI and a visit to the vet will be needed.
**more experienced members please correct me if I'm wrong. I've never personally dealt with box shock or a URI with my mice.**
Box shock is caused by stress and presents with similar symptoms as an URI, but it'll go away on it's own in a few days to a week or so. It's usually mentioned with new mice but I think it can happen after any big stressful change (??). If it doesn't go away on it's own or if symptoms become worse, then it likely is an URI and a visit to the vet will be needed.
**more experienced members please correct me if I'm wrong. I've never personally dealt with box shock or a URI with my mice.**
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Re: Sweet little Violet has a sneeze :(
by Soren Tue 03 May 2016, 9:02 pm
thank you CallaLilly!
Mouselover,
hope violet feels better soon!
Mouselover,
hope violet feels better soon!
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Re: Sweet little Violet has a sneeze :(
by MouseLover Wed 04 May 2016, 8:16 am
Thanks Soren.
Have not noticed any sneezing at all today, yesterday, or the day before that, so am hoping it was just a bit of box shock. Will continue to keep an eye out for sneezes though.
Have not noticed any sneezing at all today, yesterday, or the day before that, so am hoping it was just a bit of box shock. Will continue to keep an eye out for sneezes though.
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Re: Sweet little Violet has a sneeze :(
by CallaLily Wed 04 May 2016, 9:08 am
Sounds like good news. :::Fingers crossed:::
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