Respitory issue or loud talking?

by AmoraChinchilla Thu 03 Sep 2020, 11:39 am

One of our mice, Cello, previously had a respiratory infection, which we treated her for. The thing is, although now she doesn't make sounds all the time, she is VERY loud when she does. I can't tell if it's an infection or something else.

Basically, she doesn't have labored breathing and she is silent when chilling in the cage, but as soon as we or another mouse interacts with her she begins making loud chirping/chattering noises. I'm tempted to believe that she's doing this as a way to speak (perhaps her vocal cords were messed up by the previous infection?) but I don't want to put her or anyone else in danger by not treating it if she has an actual issue.

Also worth noting: My wife and I live in Denmark, and there aren't really any places within range that are qualified to help mice. Otherwise, we would just ask a vet.

by MeanMurine Thu 03 Sep 2020, 1:05 pm

A respiratory issue would be constant, I believe. Have you tried cupping her in your hands and holding her up to your ear? If there is still some congestion, it's probably audible. Otherwise, she might just be a quirky little girl. Mice are ever-changing individuals, after all.

by AmyLynn Thu 03 Sep 2020, 4:16 pm

How did you treat the infection the first time? Did you get an antibiotic from at vet? If so can you contact the vet by phone? They may be able to call a prescription to a local compound pharmacy. I would find a local compound pharmacy prior to calling and insure they will do pet medicine. Most will. It is best to treat the mouse and them not need another round of antibiotics than find out too late that they did need it. Resptory infection can be serious if not treated.

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