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🐁 Mice safety guide

Mice owners often underestimate the danger of small, non-food items that look harmless but can cause fatal blockages or poisoning. It is also a common mistake to assume that all human snacks are safe, when many contain ingredients that are toxic to rodents.

🚫 Keep away from mice

• Chocolate — Contains theobromine, which mice cannot metabolize and can lead to heart failure and death.
• Avocado — Contains persin, a fungicidal toxin that can cause respiratory distress and heart damage in rodents.
• Caffeine — Even small amounts from coffee or tea can cause severe tremors, seizures, and cardiac arrest.
• Onions and Garlic — These alliums destroy red blood cells, leading to anemia and potential organ failure.
• Macadamia Nuts — While rare in mice compared to dogs, they can cause significant gastrointestinal distress and weakness.
• Alcohol — Mice have a very low tolerance, and even a drop can cause hypoglycemia and coma.
• Sugary Gum — The xylitol sweetener can cause a rapid drop in blood sugar and liver damage.
• Essential Oils — Concentrated vapors like tea tree or eucalyptus can be neurotoxic and irritate their sensitive respiratory systems.

✅ Generally fine for mice

• Plain Oatmeal — Unflavored and cooked without salt or sugar, it provides good fiber and energy.
• Bell Peppers — Fresh, washed, and seeded, they are a great source of vitamins and hydration.
• Carrots — A crunchy favorite that helps wear down their continuously growing teeth.
• Apple Slices — Ensure the core and seeds are removed, as seeds contain trace amounts of cyanide.
• Plain Popcorn — Air-popped and unsalted, it is a fun, low-calorie treat that satisfies their chewing instinct.
• Cucumber — High in water content, making it an excellent hydrating snack on hot days.
• Banana — Offer in very small pieces as an occasional treat due to its high sugar content.
• Unflavored Yogurt — A small smear on a finger or spoon provides probiotics and calcium.

🕘 Recently checked for mice

• Avocado ⛔ Unsafe