Diagnostic challenge

A 30-week-old, female, 35-gram mock chocolate mouse (Mus musculus) (case 1) and a 35-week-old, female, 35-gram light mock chocolate mouse (Mus musculus) (case 2), were referred to the Praxis Veterinary Clinic with a 4-week history of ulcerative lesions and severe pruritus, which appeared to have begun after a bedding change. Both mice were housed with eight other female fancy mice, all of which appeared clinically healthy, in a large purposely built wooden enclosure. The owner reported obsessive scratching, especially in case 2, and no improvement of the lesions following administration of enrofloxacin in drinking water, topical ivermectin, and hydrocortisone (uncertain dosages) prescribed by the referring veterinarian.
Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine - Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Source Type: research