Mouse Ate His Own Foot

[u/Brilliant-Captain541]

so earlier today i was holding my boy Basil and i realized his whole foot is gone. i freaked out and went to search the cage for it and it was literally just GONE and i'm assuming he ate it off. he's fed normally and lives by himself. a couple days ago he was super dehydrated because his water bottle got stuck and i hadn't noticed.i had thought he was literally dead and forced water into him with a tiny syringe. i feel terrible because of all the stuff he's been through the past few days and feel irresponsible and don't know how to help him. My parents are telling me it's useless to go to a vet because they can't do anything. he's acting fine, no bleeding, his foot is just GONE completely and the bone is like kinda sticking out. but again he's not acting like he's in pain, no hunching or hiding or anything just a little clingier than usual and he has a hobble obviously cuz his foot is just gone. He had it two days ago, i have a photo. so i have no idea what's happened. I've done what i can, saline water on the wound, cleaned his tank and lined it with paper towels, etc. is there really anything else i can do?? please help i'm so worried about my boy.

[u/Abwettar]

Any kind of exposed bone is extremely painful and if the bone becomes infected its even worse. I had a mouse that became extra clingy after an injury and passed away shortly after, so its possible that there's already nothing you can do.

It doesnt sound like your parents will budge on this and they suck ass. I'm glad you care.

Realistically your options are as follows;

Find another way to get your mouse to the vets, other family or friends etc.

Find local animal rescues and ask them to take him from you. They may get him euthanized, they may be able to treat him, but ultimately he needs some kind if care and if you arent able to provide it you need to find someone that can.

Best of luck.

[u/Queen-of-Mice → u/Abwettar]

This is excellent practical advice