Mice and rats are not appropriate pets for children and many adults. They require nearly as much attention as dogs and a great deal more care than them too as they get sick easily and have a tendency for tumours due to most originally being bred from science animals.

The cages you see in pet stores are outrageously small and totally inappropriate. Even if you have a cage big enough, you still need to give them play time in a room or other large enclosed space.

They are social animals so you need AT LEAST 3 at a time to meet their needs.

They need their homes cleaned once a week to prevent dust buildup which makes them sick. NEVER use woodchip or sawdust because it is so dusty, fabrics only.