TUMORS: Unfortunately, some mice tend to develop Tumors. They can be surgically removed but it puts the mouse through pain and trauma, and then the tumors tend to grow back anyway. Most owners just try to keep the mouse as comfortable as long as possible. Then when quality of life goes downhill they have the mouse put to sleep. I suggest you do not breed any mice related to them. Try to find new mice that do not get tumors, and then breed them to keep as your pets. If anyone would like to experiment... here's some research using herbs to cure or reduce skin cancer in mice.... they got impressive results! Click this link....
http://www.herbs.org/current/silyphoto.html
MITES: Some mites are microscopic so even though you don't see any little bugs on your pet, they still may be there, colonizing the hair follicles and sweat glands.
RINGWORM FUNGUS: I have had a few mice get itching and scabbing in the past... The vet said it was Ringworm but the cream he prescribed didn't help. If your mice ever get itchy and scabs, before wasting a lot of money at the vet, search for this cream on Amazon..... Durvet Nu-Stock Ointment 12-Ounce . It is a sulfur cream that if you read the reviews, people say it works like magic on skin conditions. Many used it on their guinea pigs and rats to get rid of mites and ringworm. I suggest for mice you start off with a very tiny amount like the size of a sesame seed or two. Apply once every 3 days to the affected area. It may take a few weeks to clear it up. Read the reviews on amazon to see how other people used it for their animals. Here is a link to it....
Durvet Nu-Stock Ointment
For treating bite WOUNDS or sores, hydrogen PEROXIDE (slightly diluted with water) can also be dabbed on with a cotton ball or eye-dropper.
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