Pyometra affects animals that have a prolonged season.I don't know 100% for mice but due to their short heat would think it unlikely.Dogs (3 week heat)ferrets all summer if unmated are prone.
Is Pyometra possible in Mice?
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Hmmm it was probably a bowel thing then. Thanks Sarah!
I am gutted
I am gutted
Aww, your poor girl, at least you were able to do the right thing for her. Feel for you.xXx
Feel for you.xXxSorry to hear that hun I know hamsters can get them but no idea with meeces.
I know hamsters can get them but no idea with meeces.When I bred rabbits I had a doe that had very similar issues to your mouse. We didn't have to euthanize her, as she was a Flemish Giant (25 pound rabbit) and vets are more capable the larger the animal is, it seems..... but it turned out that her issue was that one of her kits was blocking her birth canal, causing the baby to die and induce an infection. Infections in the uterus occur very, very quickly, especially in small animals who are housed close to their bedding. It's no fault of your own, just a fault of nature ..
Also, pyometra is possible in rats, which leads me to believe that mice are equally likely to suffer from it.
I'm really sorry for your loss. I'm glad you did what was right for your doe and am sure you'll have much better luck in the future!
..Also, pyometra is possible in rats, which leads me to believe that mice are equally likely to suffer from it.
I'm really sorry for your loss. I'm glad you did what was right for your doe and am sure you'll have much better luck in the future!
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