![]() ![]() Please ensure that any changes to the diet are made gradually to avoid gastrointestinal upset.Treats that are high in fat and sugar should be avoided (e.g. Obesity is a common problem in mice, so treats should only be fed occasionally and in very small amounts. The following food items should be considered as treats only and should only be offered in very small amounts: unsalted raw nuts, cereals, grains, seeds (e.g., flax seeds), breads, low-fat yoghurt and cheese, cooked wholemeal pasta and brown rice.Adult mice need to drink approximately 6–7 mls of water per day. Water bottles should be checked daily to ensure that the mechanism is working properly, as mice may push food or bedding into the mechanism through the valve which will block it, or a water bottle may leak, leaving the mice with no access to water. Mice must be provided with access to fresh clean water at all times.Mice tend to ‘select’ and only eat their favourite bits in the mix and, consequently, miss out on some important nutrients. Avoid feeding mice a seed/grain mix, as these are too high in fat and can contribute to obesity and nutrition-related disease.Mice also naturally eat their faeces (droppings/poo) to help them absorb vital nutrients that they need such as folic acid and vitamin B12 (called coprophagy or cecotrophy) it is important that they be allowed to do this. ![]()
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