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How do I stop my mouse from scratching off her fur?

I have a mouse, Alice, and she is roughly 2/2.5 years. Yes, she’s pretty old, but she was the healthiest of my, once, three mice. Over the past 6 months my other two, Eve and Dotty died (I miss them everyday!) and Alice has began scratching off her fur. My mum and I think it is because she has just been grieving them, that’s probably it, but is there anyway I can stop her from this? I’m beginning to see bare skin over her legs, chin and around eyes. Her chin was the first noticeable change. I reall don’t think I can go through getting another mouse, especially when I know the same thing will happen again. Is there any other way I can refrain her from scratching like this?

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Answer #1

Ok, I’ll look into doing that. I’ve never done it before though so I’m no so sure if I should. Its also usually her teeth that are doing the scratching off. Perhaps if I put in some chewable objects?; carrots, wood? - I’d done it before they just never appeared to use it much.

Answer #2

I’m terribly sorry about your mice. to prevent poor Alice from scratching out all her fur why don’t you see if it’s a possibility to cut her nails. Good Luck!

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