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Last Updated 6/10/22
Los Angeles based pet & show breeder
Bedding, Caging, and Food! The Basics
What cage is best?
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A cage with lots of ventilation. Although many pet shops may offer cages such as the critter keeper shown below, I do not recommend them for many reasons. Wire cages can be easily bent and you will have an escapee on your hands running around your home. Additionally complicated cages with small plastic parts and wire bars can be difficult to clean and will never be as clean as the day you bought it. I personally recommend DIY bin cages. Bin Cages are very light and having a smooth bottom makes it very easy to clean.
wheel is too small
What kind of food should I buy?
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I recommend block type food. Block style food has all the nutrition needed to keep your mouse healthy. Seed mixes allow your mouse to be picky and sometimes this can lead to your mouse becoming obese if they only pick out the stuff they like such as fatty seeds.
If you feel your pet is bored with their diet just give them a few treats throughout the day, they will enjoy it and you will bond with your pet.
Recommended Foods
Foods to avoid.
Should I use paper bedding or wood shavings?
Aspen shavings are best for controlling odor and ammonia. Paper bedding can be fun and pretty but it has poor absorption and can allow ammonia build up which is not good for your pets lungs. If you are allergic to wood and must use paper bedding I recommend spot cleaning everyday and full bedding changes every 5 days. If you want the fun colors of paper then mix a handful into your aspen bedding.
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