Preventing Penis injury

[mikitoo]

I've used Grannicks Bitter Apple solution with success for the past few years.
It is a non-toxic spray available in pet stores. Made to stop cats and dogs from chewing on plants and things.
I carefully apply it to baby boy squirrel's penis - avoiding the hole if possible.
It doesn't seem to sting or anything and stops the others in their tracks.
Might check for possible stinging if there is inflammation. I usually apply immediately I see there is a problem before any injury occurs.
Mikitoo.

[susanw]

:jump I tried that stuff when my dog was a puppy, he chewed up everything that I sprayed it on!

[island rehabber]

Good info, mikitoo. The other product that works is called Yuck, a gel that is available from Chris (www.squirrelsandmore.com) (http://www.squirrelsandmore.com%29).

The BEST way to avoid genital sucking is to make sure the babies are fed often enough, and are taking in a sufficient amount! Monitor their feedings and keep a log of each one's intake. Monitor it yourself; do NOT expect children or squirrel-sitters to do it properly. Increase frequency if it seems that the sucking starts up again.