Wizzoot
08-31-2009, 10:35 PM
Hi Im new here and have a quick question that Im kinda stumped about and my boss doesnt know anything about squirrels.
Ive had my squirrels for about a week (they are about 4weeks). I received them after a client of ours brought them in. He cut down a tree and seen they were in a nest. He waited about 2 days for mom but she never came back. I am a vet tech and normally we call our rehabber but per her voicemail she is unreachable for the next few days! So Ive decided to take them on until she gets back. They are on Esbiliac w/ yogurt and have been doing great. When I got them I did a re-hydration with p-lyte and that went well. Started off the milk diluted and slowly worked my way up with out any diarrhea problems. They both eat like CHAMPS! Im doing about 4cc each 3-4 hrs apart.
Well today my boy hasnt pooped! He doesnt seem bloated.. and still eats like mad. Ive tried warm water belly rubs.. q-tips.. cotton balls.. slow rotation.. fast rotation.. you name it Ive tried it! There hasnt been any poop in the box they are in.
So my questions are:
1. Do I wait it out for a another day with the no poop situation?
2. Could he be constipated?
3. Ive read about the apple juice dilution. Should I try this right away or wait? Is there any other suggestions?
Thanks in advance!
-Amanda
Ive had my squirrels for about a week (they are about 4weeks). I received them after a client of ours brought them in. He cut down a tree and seen they were in a nest. He waited about 2 days for mom but she never came back. I am a vet tech and normally we call our rehabber but per her voicemail she is unreachable for the next few days! So Ive decided to take them on until she gets back. They are on Esbiliac w/ yogurt and have been doing great. When I got them I did a re-hydration with p-lyte and that went well. Started off the milk diluted and slowly worked my way up with out any diarrhea problems. They both eat like CHAMPS! Im doing about 4cc each 3-4 hrs apart.
Well today my boy hasnt pooped! He doesnt seem bloated.. and still eats like mad. Ive tried warm water belly rubs.. q-tips.. cotton balls.. slow rotation.. fast rotation.. you name it Ive tried it! There hasnt been any poop in the box they are in.
So my questions are:
1. Do I wait it out for a another day with the no poop situation?
2. Could he be constipated?
3. Ive read about the apple juice dilution. Should I try this right away or wait? Is there any other suggestions?
Thanks in advance!
-Amanda