[SarahC]

The mites are reddish because they have been sucking the blood of the unfortunate mice.They are easiest to spot on pinkies as they obviously have no fur to hide in.So if you have regular litters it's a good idea to check the pinkies so that any outbreaks can be nipped in the bud.

 

[SarahC]

thats right.If you have more than the odd weak litter or unexplained death suspect external parasites.

 

[SarahC]

Mine have had fleas.The reason they get them is because the dogs have an outbreak at least once a year and then share them about.Cats would also bring them in and pass them on.When I have a routine flea spraying session on the dogs I do all my small animals as well.