Temperature is a factor; decay speeds up as temperatures increase. Also, the damper the site, the longer the odor will last. If a rat dies near a steam pipe, the body wonât dry and the smell can be horrible for weeks. The odor from a dead mouse may last only a day or two. In fact, there may be no noticeable odor from a single dead mouse but several dead mice in the same area could smell for a few days.
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Swollen Feet and Ankles. Swollen feet and ankles are a common problem that will affect most of us at some point in our lives. Most of the time, it is not serious and will resolve quickly, but sometimes it can be a sign of a serious health problem that requires medical attention.