All we need to do is take better care of our mice. Specifically, we need to clean them. Even mice already afflicted with DMS can be cured by one simple cleaning.
It is not a terribly complicated procedure. First, anesthetize the mouse. Then gently turn it over on its back and carefully remove the protective ring surrounding the mouseball. Remove the ball and, with a sterile object (or finger), scrape away any visible dirt or grime. Replace the ball and cover. The surgery takes a little less than a minute, and recovery time is virtually negligible. And, more importantly, our little friends will be literally scampering with joy.
--Richard S. Lee
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