in pet store need help now!

[truffle]

Ok in pet store non of the brands available what about burgess excel rabbit it only one with calcium phosphurus and vit d

[Rhapsody]

What are we looking for?

[truffle]

Main food don't have blocks here

[truffle]

Found supreme science selective rat pellets any good?

[island rehabber]

Rabbits have a very different diet from squirrels -- I would not buy that.
You may end up making your own blocks -- we have a recipe here on TSB
http://www.thesquirrelboard.com/forums/showthread.php?t=27994

[island rehabber]

Found supreme science selective rat pellets any good?

I just checked out the ingredients in that -- wheat & corn, mostly, with stuff like alfalfa that squirrels don't eat. Have to say NO to that one, too.... sorry

[Rhapsody]

I would NOT get the Rabbit ones - to High in FIBER.
What color Bag do they have in the Rat Pellets? - do they have they the vegetarian one? (it might be ok) for the time being.

[Rhapsody]

I just checked out the ingredients in that -- wheat & corn, mostly, with stuff like alfalfa that squirrels don't eat. Have to say NO to that one, too.... sorry
How about the Vegetarian one IR? - for RATS!!
http://www.zooplus.co.uk/shop/small_pets/food/rat/reggie_rat/153198

[truffle]

Can't get stuff to make our own help! Pet store suggesting dog meal dry food

[island rehabber]

How about the Vegetarian one IR? - for RATS!!
http://www.zooplus.co.uk/shop/small_pets/food/rat/reggie_rat/153198

That looks a bit better, although I am no nutrition expert and spoiled by the fact that we can get so many quality rodent blocks here in the US....hopefully 4skwerlz will weigh in :)

[island rehabber]

Can't get stuff to make our own help! Pet store suggesting dog meal dry food

Definitely NOT. For baby raccoons, sure (except you don't have those in the UK :)) but not for baby squirrels. The Selective rat food you mentioned might be your best bet.

[truffle]

ok in library on internet full pc use wow! lol right i got the vegetarian rat mix puppy milk formula and getting some veg etc will have to hide the chocolate morgan won't be happy lol tho i think rollo is a big a fan as he is. Question do you get rollos in the states? chocolate covered soft caramel nestle i think oh got a tiny harness and lead too so we can get him used to the outdoors fingers crossed btw are kitten flea collars suitable for squirrels?:dono

[truffle]

Cheers! No flea collars!done!:thumbsup omg gave him the puppy milk and he's gone crazy nearly climbed in the dish! Couldn't wait to guzzle it lol and he's normally such an elegant drinker! No kidding he really is. He promptly buried his rat chunk things as he does this with his fav treats I'm guessing its a good sign.:thankyou

[Rhapsody]

Good to hear the Vegetarian Rat Pellets are going to work for him and that he is liking the puppy formula...... :thumbsup

[island rehabber]

NO NUTS for awhile, until he's a regular rat block eater like a good boy. Giving baby squirrels nuts is like giving human kids chocolate bars...they are not going to look forward to broccoli after they find out what chocolate tastes like :D

[cam]

Hi, i was just wondering if the rat pellets are suitable for long term feeding of a grey? as i'm also in england and finding it hard to find the right food for my girl

[cam]

thanks very much, i am trying to wean her off the nuts and seeds as that is what i have been mainly feeding her since i have had her (didn't know better) will go and buy some asap