Can my mice get bumblefoot from this cage?
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Can my mice get bumblefoot from this cage?
by roguecinnamonroll Fri 20 Oct 2017, 12:07 am
I have this cage for my two girls, and someone brought up bumblefoot when it came to the little platforms their houses are on.
I know hamsters are prone to bumblefoot due to how they walk/distribute pressure, but I don't know about mice, seeing as these two are my first mousies ever.
Thank you in advance for any help!!
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I know hamsters are prone to bumblefoot due to how they walk/distribute pressure, but I don't know about mice, seeing as these two are my first mousies ever.
Thank you in advance for any help!!
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Re: Can my mice get bumblefoot from this cage?
by CallaLily Fri 20 Oct 2017, 5:35 am
From what I've read, when mice get bumblefoot it's usually because they live soley on wired flooring and poor conditions. I don't think two small levels would be a problem, but you could always cover them in some way. Fleece covers is one idea. Or maybe tile?
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Re: Can my mice get bumblefoot from this cage?
by Rodents rock! Fri 20 Oct 2017, 6:56 pm
CallaLily had two great suggestions, fleece or tile.
I would definitely cover them with something just so they have a solid surface to walk on.
Even if it doesn't lead to bumble foot, it looks uncomfortable.
Hope that helps
I would definitely cover them with something just so they have a solid surface to walk on.
Even if it doesn't lead to bumble foot, it looks uncomfortable.
Hope that helps
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Re: Can my mice get bumblefoot from this cage?
by Peachy Fri 20 Oct 2017, 9:46 pm
My cage has a level like that. The girls never had any foot problems from it, but it seemed uncomfortable to walk on so I covered it right away. A piece of cardboard works perfectly and is easy to replace when it gets yucky. Some fleece glued on will make it look nice, too.
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Re: Can my mice get bumblefoot from this cage?
by AnonymousMouseOwner Fri 20 Oct 2017, 10:06 pm
My dad and I made a plexiglass platform for one of my tanks, and I basically get a shallow box, glue it on to the platform, then fill it with bedding. That way they've got bedding even on the second story. Then I just take the whole box, throw it away, and replace it each week. The bedding keeps it nice and clean up there.
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Re: Can my mice get bumblefoot from this cage?
by roguecinnamonroll Sat 21 Oct 2017, 11:12 pm
Thank you all for the suggestions!!!
My only question is... is something like cloth okay? Like a cut up old shirt, or like a cut up washcloth?
I want the girls to be safe and comfortable until I can get some fleece, so any info is appreciated!!
My only question is... is something like cloth okay? Like a cut up old shirt, or like a cut up washcloth?
I want the girls to be safe and comfortable until I can get some fleece, so any info is appreciated!!
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Re: Can my mice get bumblefoot from this cage?
by AnonymousMouseOwner Sat 21 Oct 2017, 11:41 pm
Fleece and felt are the only known safe fabrics, I wouldn't risk putting another fabric in. Maybe just cut a piece of cardboard to fit until you can get fleece? 
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Re: Can my mice get bumblefoot from this cage?
by roguecinnamonroll Sat 21 Oct 2017, 11:49 pm
Thank you for letting me know! I didn't know that about the materials. I hope they'll be okay for now until I can find a good cardboard box or some fleece!! Thank you so much, again!! 
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