In article <1165524071.634339.239640@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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"neil.fraser@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
" <neil.fraser@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
> I took my mouse (1yr female) to the vet for a checkup. She's perfectly
> healthy, but I needed a certificate to that effect to present to US
> customs when I move next week.
>
> The vet (a 'pocket pet' specialist) tried to pick her up by pinching
> the skin at the back of the neck. My mouse emitted a high-pitch
> screech and promptly bit the vet. She had never uttered a single
> squeak before and never bitten anyone (even while being tamed). Then
> again, she had never been handled like that before.
>
> Is that the standard way vets pick up mice? Does it usually work?
> Normally I just extend my hand and she hops on.
>
> The vet gave her a clean bill of health, issued a certificate
> (containing five errors), and charged me $75 for the privilege.
That's how the vet handled my mouse, and how I handled her when I had to
restrain her to give medication. She didn't react by biting or
squeaking, although I would guess she didn't like it too much either.
Heather
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