Mice are extremely curious and they love spending their time exploring every nook and cranny of their environment. They are also accomplished escape artists thus they need to be placed inside a secure enclosure that can withstand their persistent chewing and attempts at squeezing their small bodies through obstacles and barriers.

Two of the commonly used enclosures for pet mice are aquariums and wire cages. Knowing the pros and cons of each type of housing will help you choose which one is best for your pet.

Aquariums

The solid walls of the aquarium prevent escape as well as protect the inhabitants from other pets and young kids. You can also put in deep bedding for burrowing. The bedding material is confined to the tank and won’t be spread in nearby areas surrounding the tank. It is resilient and easy to clean. The aquarium’s transparent sides allow for easy viewing of your pet mice.

On the downside, an aquarium has poor ventilation thus it needs to be placed in a well-ventilated part of the house. You need to make the effort to enrich the immediate environment to prevent boredom while providing lots of physical and mental motivation. A tank can be quite heavy and not as easy to move around. Also, the glass walls can crack.

Wire Cages

Wire-coated cages are often designed to include several levels and often have a detachable plastic base. The multi-level structure gives your mice lots of places to explore. Tall cages should be avoided because mice have poor eyesight and they can easily get injured in a fall. Wire cages offer good ventilation and they can be detached for easy cleaning.

Pet mice can squeeze through the bars of the wire cage and children can easily stick their fingers inside. Bedding material can land on the floor as the mice kick and burrow.

Know more about your pet’s housing needs by visiting your Crown Point, IN animal hospital. Check out more pet care information on this site.