Respiratory Question...

[fritters]

Can respiratory problems in cats cause problems in mice? My cat has been sneezing a little for the last week and now we've lost one of our mice to a respiratory problem. Should I keep my cat away from the remaining mouse?

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[jesusatemeout]

It could have been a coincidence. If any of your mice are rescued feeders or have been housed with/near feeders they tend to get those infections. Or it could be their cage. Are they in a tank or wire cage? Is there adequate ventilation? If it's too humid in there they can get problems.

I don't know about cats giving mice respiratory infections though. =(

[fritters]

It was a more humid day but the cage is well ventilated wire and there were no new mice for the last 6 months.