I just made a terrible mistake!

[momshea4]

I mixed the formula for the squirrel. My kitchen table is crowded with cups and stuff. I went and fed the baby (about 3 or 4 weeks) 3 and a half ccs. But then I saw... I was dipping the syringe in the wrong cup... I just fed it cow's milk!! How bad is this? I am so sorry and worried!

[Timber]

I wouldn't panic. It isn't a steady diet of cows milk. The baby could develope very soft stools for a couple of times but as long as you go right back on its regular diet it souldn't be to bad. Now feeding it cows every meal could have some really bad effects but just one serving, like I said, I wouldn't panic just keep a close eye out and make sure it doesn't develope diareah.

[island rehabber]

I mixed the formula for the squirrel. My kitchen table is crowded with cups and stuff. I went and fed the baby (about 3 or 4 weeks) 3 and a half ccs. But then I saw... I was dipping the syringe in the wrong cup... I just fed it cow's milk!! How bad is this? I am so sorry and worried!

Yes I agree with Timber....there may be a little diarrhea from this one-time feeding or there may be no effect at all. Don't worry. It's when babies are fed on cow's milk for weeks that bad things happen. Be thankful you discovered your mistake right away. :peace

[thundersquirrel]

how's the little one? is he ok?

[momshea4]

Yes... he digested it well. I'm starting to trust that he is actually pretty sturdy. He was nearly dead when I found him, and took quite a while to perk up. Now he is a little pig, and sqeaks loudly if I don't feed him fast enough.
His poops are so hard... orangey brown and very dry. I took someone's advice and started adding a bit of whipping cream to the formula today.
This squirrel has amazed so many people in my neighborhood...everyone thinks he is just so cute. He's like a little popularity booster, haha!

[Secret Squirrel]

This is just my thought......why would anyone put whipping cream made "from a cow" into a special formula "made from soy" ???? :dono

If cows milk is harmful to a squirrels then why would "whipping cream" be any different. Does the word "cream" make it less hazardous or more acceptable?

Would you put some cows milk in with the esbilac to make it better??? I think not. Think about it!!!!
I have heard many people say....
" it (whipping cream) contains calcium, a squirrels need calcium".
" it (whipping cream) has a high fat content and that helps fatten up the babies".
There are a host of suppliments for nutriton and calcium that can be add "if need be".
Nutri-cal is a caloric dietary suppliment and Prime for calcium is another...neither of then have "cows milk" in them.
The esbilac or Fox vally contain all the nutrients including calcium and fat required for a healthy squirrel. Why not leave well enough alone?
All comments welcome:peace

These sites are for reading and information only...I am not soliciting for these companies.:nono

:) site FYI for nutri-cal
http://www.millpledge.com/preparations/nutrical.htm

:) site for Prime (Although this is a bird suppliment..it is recommended for squirrel use too)

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