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Sorry to hear about your pet ...

I have seen many mice like this in my professional life and there are three main possibilities as to what causes it.

1. It can be a parasite which affects the brain.

2. It can be middle ear disease which affects the mouse's balance mechanism.

3. It can be spinal / neck lesions.

I am sorry I cannot suggest any home remedy here, there is nothing much you can do on your own, my advice is that you should have your mouse checked out by a vet who is familiar with rodents and get some treatment started. Depending on the probable cause drugs such as antibiotics, steroids, and anti-parasite drugs have been used to combat this disease.

I have to tell you that the cure rate is not high at all, of those that are not cured some adapt to having a permanent head tilt but most have to be put down because the disease is so extreme.

If I have not answered your question fully enough or if you would like to ask more I will be on line for the next hour or so and I will be pleased to discuss your question further.

Scott Nimmo BVMS

Expert:	Scott Nimmo BVMS, MRCVS
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Answered:	12/9/2008

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I have 28 years experience in all aspects of small animal medicine and surgery.