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Do its eyes look clean and clear? Is its fur cleanish, or is it scraggly at all? If it looks unhealthy, it most likely is. Also, checking its feces is a good indicator. Mouse poop should look like... mouse poop. Wash anything you use to handle it with diluted bleach, and use gloves to change its bedding. If you have a heating pad, you can put it on low under some towels. And give it a blanket, they prefer that so their nails don't get caught. When it comes time to feed it, milk is the obvious option, but cow's milk can cause diarrhea. They recommend puppy milk replacement, which I believe you can get at most stores. Or, crushed up rodent food mixed with (warm) water. Also, Pedalyte, an infant supplement, can be useful, especially for rehydrating due to diarrhea etc. Mix it in with the food. Feed it every couple of hours.
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