2 week old squirrel stopped peeing

[Ralf]

I have a 11/2 week old baby squirrel and he has peed well several times but has stopped suddenly. What do I do?

[Skul]

First of all, relax a minute.
A one and a half week old is still a pinky, and needs to be stimulsted to pee correctly.
Next, do you know what kind of squirrel it is?
What have you been feeding so far?
Any specific information you can provide, helps us.

[astra]

First of all, relax a minute.
A one and a half week old is still a pinky, and needs to be stimulsted to pee correctly.
Next, do you know what kind of squirrel it is?
What have you been feeding so far?
Any specific information you can provide, helps us.
:goodpost

:Welcome
as Skul said, please provide detailed information:

1. how did you find him? in what condition? (injuries etc?) when?
2. did you hydrate him? how and for how long?
3. What formula you are using and at what dilution ratio? (how many parts of water to formula)
4. Do you stimulate him?
5. Is he bloated?
6. Does he poop?... what kind of poops are those?...

Can you post pics?... Pics help a lot.

It's rather late right now and most people are asleep, but please keep checking often - Skul can help you - he has tons of experience.
If you email me, I will email you a phone number - very useful that you can call right now. Just please email asap, because I need to go to bed (way past my bed time). My email is ad_astra81@hotmail.com
It's a very knowledgeable and experienced person who can guide you through each step.:grouphug

[niapet]

First of all, relax a minute.
A one and a half week old is still a pinky, and needs to be stimulsted to pee correctly.
Next, do you know what kind of squirrel it is?
What have you been feeding so far?
Any specific information you can provide, helps us.

To clarify what is meant here: you need to wet a cotton swab with warm water and gently rub the little one's genitals to stimulate urination and deification. The mother would lick the babies genitals to stimulate this in the wild so you will need to do the same for the little guy/gal.

[astra]

Jackie's Goat Milk Recipe
1 cup goats milk
1/3 cup heavy cream
1/3 cup dannon all natural vanilla yogurt

Mix well and keep in a covered plastic or glass container in the refrigerator. Replace after 48 hours.
please keep in mind that Fox Valley is now the formula of choice for raising baby squirrels.

Ralf, above is the goat's milk recipe.
Please follow all suggestions that Mrs Skul gave you!:thumbsup

[Mrs Skul]

:wave123 Hi Ralf
cmsokla@nctv.com
Can you send me the Pictures we spoke of. I will be able to see and also get HB to post them later on.
You need Molasses and Water, Or maple syrup and water. Mix the Molasses like a weak Tea. Maple S. will be Mildly Sweet. NO PEDIALYTE AT ALL. Until I talk to IR about how long this little one has been on it.
Astra is posting the Goat Milk Recipe. Start him on that diluted. When I see the Picture I will let you how to go from their. Hang In their. Christal

[Mrs Skul]

We are going to need to Flush the EXCESS PEDIALYTE OUT OF HIS SYSTEM.
Give the Water Mixture every 15 min. Drop by drop (If you have to.) for 24 hr. Be sure to STOP THE ESBILAC and Start him out Goats milk Recipe.
Just until you get the Goat milk. Lets go to a diluted half water half Esbilac.
Keep track how much he is taking of the mixture and how much of the Molasses or Maple syrup water mixture.

[Skul]

Oh, you talked to Ralf.
I'll wander into the other room and find out what's going on.
Jeez, wimmin!

Hang in there. Ralf, we'll get it sorted out.

[Mrs Skul]

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[Ralf]

Took a couple drops of formula and about 3/4mL of syrup water pooped and peed a tiny bit. Itdidnt smell and the poop was solid.

[Skul]

Some folks may be concerned about the injury on the back.
Very short, describe why it's there.
(I know, they don't)

[Ralf]

We got him from a person who had shot a nest on accident and little Ralph fell out. He was cut behind his ear and on his back.the wound s are healing and the cut behind the ear is about gone.

[Skul]

Kinda interesting to have something that small in your care, isn't it?
Please remember, right now, we look for short term care.
In a few days, then we slowly work up.
Little guy has some fight in him.

[Ralf]

It is really cool but scary at the same time. He sure is, very tough.

[Skul]

You're doing fine.
Information overload is the thing to avoid.
A week or so down the road, you're gonna get hammered.:D

[Ralf]

I am using Hartz milk instead of the other y'all were talking about..good or bad?

[Mrs Skul]

Hartz formula is very Bad! Get the goat milk soon as the stores open.
Did you find out how old it was?:thinking

[Ralf]

Yes ma'am

[Mrs Skul]

:wave123 Hear are the links I told you about. 4 Skurlz is a member and can get the order out quickly. You will wont FoxVally 32/40 Nothing else let her know he is 2 weeks old.
You will need a few 1 cc O Ring Syringes and may be 1~3 cc ORing Syringe and some Elongated Mothering Silicone Nipples. Not sure how many come in the PKG.:dono
http://henryspets.com
http://foxvalleynutrition.com/main/prod.asp
http://www.squirrelsandmore.com/

[Skul]

Yes ma'am
:rofl4
Go get some sleep, Ralf.
Yer gonna need it.:rotfl :poke

[Mrs Skul]

TEMPORARY Goat's Milk Formula***
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***While waiting for the Fox Valley to arrive...

Temporary Formula for Infant Squirrels – The Goat’s Milk Formula

Because of recent manufacturing issues, Esbilac and other puppy formulas are no longer being recommended for squirrels or other wildlife. The formula that TSB recommends, Fox Valley Day One 32/40, is currently available online at www.foxvalleynutrition.com and www.henryspets.com. But those require shipping and this baby squirrel needs food NOW.
One of our senior members who posts as Jackie in Tampa uses an excellent temporary substitute, and it can be assembled from locally purchased ingredients:

3 parts goat’s milk
1 part heavy whipping cream*
1 part vanilla yogurt

Formula will last 48 hours in refrigerator.

Goat’s Milk
This can be purchased at natural food stores such as Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods, and at most health food stores that sell groceries. It is a product for humans. Do not substitute commercial formula made for baby goats or other livestock sold at feed stores.

Goat’s milk is available fresh in a carton; evaporated in a can; and as a powdered milk. If you purchase either the evaporated or powdered versions, please blend them with water according to the package directions before using to make the formula. (You should find Fresh Goats Milk in the Organic Refrigerated section or with the Whole Milk.)

Heavy Whipping Cream
This is found in small cartons in the grocery store near the coffee creamers and half and half. Regular heavy cream may be substituted if it is unavailable, but the heavy whipping cream has the highest fat content, and is preferred.

Yogurt
Yogurt has beneficial bacteria in it that soothes and settles digestion. Full fat yogurt is best, and a good choice that is very widely available is Stoneyfield, or Yobaby Yogurt Vanilla. (Stoney Field is a Organic Vanilla Yogurt.) However if it is unavailable, a low fat vanilla yogurt may be substituted. Avoid those that have artificial sweeteners in them. Vanilla and banana are both popular flavors, and the sweet taste of the yogurt helps to convince the baby to accept it. (You will find in the Refrigerated Organic area.)

It has been recently discovered that very small pinky squirrels may do better digestively if, instead of being given Fox Valley formula straight, mix the Fox Valley 50/50 with the Goat’s Milk Formula assembled WITHOUT the heavy whipping cream.

*It is recommended that when just starting to feed a new baby that the first feedings be made without the heavy whipping cream. This will give their digestive systems a chance to acclimate from mama’s milk to our substitute without the harder-to-digest whipping cream. Once they accept the formula and are eliminating properly, the whipping cream can be gradually added in.

When your Fox Valley formula arrives, please transition your babies to the new formula slowly, by blending the Goat’s Milk Formula with the blended and liquefied Fox Valley formula, increasing the ratio of Fox Valley with each feeding until you are no longer using the goat’s milk.

__________________

[Ralf]

OK he just passed diarrhea... what was I supposed to give him?

[Jackie in Tampa]

Hi guy...
what area of la are you in?
I may have someone that can help with formula etc...
do not post address, just town:thumbsup
are you thinking that is buckshot{I know nothing about that) is ita bb?
or just a wound?

you are getting great help

[Ralf]

Farmerville, La

[jacey]

Where is Farmville? Close to what other city? I may be able to point you to a rehabber near you.

[Ralf]

Between and north of ruston and Monroe

[jacey]

I found rehabbers in Monroe and Bossier City? Close to you?

[Jackie in Tampa]

ty jayce!:thumbsup

[Mrs Skul]

:wave123 Hi Ralf
As we discussed last night. Get some Immodium 1 drop. Did you get the Goats Milk? This was going to happen because we are flushing his system out. We still need to get RID of the Excess Sodium, from over feeding the PEDIALYTE! HOW IS THE HYDRATION GOING? Has his Mussels starting swelling any? Flush Flush Flush for 24 hr. :thumbsup Call me if you have any other Questions.
Hi Jackie.
Ralf Be careful about turning over a Non releasable Squirrel to Local Wild Life. They usually Euthanize them! :shakehead
Christal

PS
DANON
I STILL NEED YOUR ADDRESS TO MAIL THE FOXVALLY TO YOU. EMAIL IT TO ME PLEASE.

[astra]

Ralf Be careful about turning over a Non releasable Squirrel to Local Wild Life. They usually Euthanize them! :shakehead
Christal

PS
YES, very true!
Since he is so compromised and with some kind of injury on his back, he may be considered beyond redemption (too much resources and time will have to be involved with less possibility of good outcome) and he WILL BE euthanized.

[jacey]

I am in Mandeville, La. I could take him but I cannot travel at the time due to so many critters.

[Jackie in Tampa]

cristol, i am back...
jayce, ty..i will look and see if there is any fv close to ralf..
just walked in, hang tight cartwright!

[Jackie in Tampa]

sassysq is 3 hours, jayce is 4.5 hours,
geocat52 is the closest....a little more than an hour'ish.
brb

[Jackie in Tampa]

i have not read thread, I did talk to mrsskul on tele,
in this situation, my advise would be fresh in the carton cold goatsmilk, found in the grocery store near the regular milk, refridgerated section,
1 quart Meyerburg brand goats milk, in a purple carton.
cost is less than $5
dilute this 50-50 with tap water,
freeze the GM into cubes (ice tray or dixie cups etc) so you can thaw as needed.. once frozen, place them in plastic bag!
Gmilk will stay good for 72 hours after opened, after that it can grow bacterias we don't want.
sending some PMs...brb

[Jackie in Tampa]

C, have you spoken with ralf recently?
he has not posted since this AM.

[Mrs Skul]

JACE Can you call me???:thinking
Jackie Ralf just got up trying to post pictures.

[Mrs Skul]

Jacey Do these People in Monroe or Bossier Have FV and are they willing to Help or are they Licensed Rehabbers? ?
Jackie who is geocat52??? :thinking Do they have FV are they willing to help Ralf out? Jackie Do you have the Phone number???

[Mrs Skul]

This babby was feed Pedialyte mixed in with Hartz for over a week. That is why we are Flushing the system out. Ralf just woke up. Girl friend said he now has Dirreeha. He is Dehydrated again. I just got there Address. We need some one who can help close but give him Back. He is really going to need SubQing with the rest of Fluied. He is starting to not wont the Water. He is still pushing Drop by Drop. WThey are buying Immuodium for the Dirreha.
Jackie do you have the Number to
geocat52???

[Ralf]

This is a current picture of Ralph.

[Ralf]

He has had some Immodium and one CC of formula.

[cuteascnb]

OMG...he is super cute!

Listen I have only a bit of advice!!! I just recently found myself a new mommy to 2 babys myself! Anyone on here can tell you how much of a nervous wreck I was, (still a nervous wreck) LOL! It does get better and it does get easier! Its a VERY rewarding expieriance! Shiloh and Ranger are now about 6 & 7 weeks old They are a bundle of joy, energy and require ALOT of my time! You have to be a very commited person to do this...YOU GOT TO BE IN IT FOR THE LONG HAUL! :osnap

With Shiloh...he has guppy mouth (feeding seizures) that I didnt know exactly what was going on at first:dono ...THANK GOD for the wonderful people on here!!! I have had the worry of dehydration with Ranger when I first got him, then a scare of squirrel pox that turned out to be ant bites, then he got Aspiration Pnemonia....not to mention he is incredibly little (chunky and pudgy) but miniture size, though in many ways he is more developed then Shiloh.

Just this week I have been talking to Jackie cause I had a scare of Ranger Aspirating again...but all is good...they are now in a nice cage...and eating solid foods...and fox valley 3 times a day!!!

He looks healthy and you are eager to learn which is great! Keep it up! Try not to worry to much, make sure you feed him at night at least for the next few weeks...

AND IF SOMETHING DOES HAPPEN....and you start to worry, we are all here to help!:D DONT FREAK OUT! Its hard raising a baby, I love it, but waking up at 3am everyday was really kicking my butt...glad thats over...lol! :rotfl

Keep us posted and keep the pics coming! If you get a chance go on over to Shiloh nad Ranger's thread in the nursery...Im sure alot of your questions were asked by myself and there are alot of answers!

[Mrs Skul]

:wave123
Ralf is Looking good. He is still Dehydrated. Keep pushing the Fluids.
I am calling several Rehabbers in your Area to see if they are willing to Help You.
You and Your Girlfriend are doing a wonderful job. Keep up the Good Work. Be sure to Let one another sleep/Rest so you both can give the Fluids/Care Drop by Drop round the Clock. :thumbsup Keep feeding the Diluted Goat milk every 2 hr.
Be sure to keep track on Paper when he Pees,Poohs and if it is Diarrhea watery, Or if & when it starts getting Pasty, to Firming up. Both of you hang in their. Ralf is in Good hands. :grouphug

[Mrs Skul]

:wave123 Hi Ralf
All the Rehabbers I talked to are Licensed and will have to take the Baby from you. :shakehead
I will keep Helping you with Little Ralph.:thumbsup3 I am going to call you is 15 min. How is he doing?
I am Keeping you all in my Prayers. CM918 Keep up the Hard work. You are doing a great Job. :grouphug
PS
Remember I am up All night. Call me if you run into trouble. :thumbsup5

[Jackie in Tampa]

I did hear back from geocat, unfortunatly she doesn't have formula.
Sassysquirrel is 2.5 hours away.
I have raised some big healthy sqs on goatsmilk..it'll be just fine until FV get there. I would hold off on anymore immodium, thinking the better formula will help!:thumbsup
Keep everything warm, all fluids and the baby. Do not over heat him, you should feel a nice fist sized warm spot, make him a rice buddy to snuggle with.:grouphug
Every drop counts...do the very warm , to almost hot 50-50 Goatsmilk and water, as much as he will take upto 4-5cc. If he will take 4 or 5ccs, feed him every 4 hours, he's a baby and needs to sleep.
However, if he is piddlin around and only taking little amounts, you have to continuously feed him, and every drop counts and gets him closer to BETTER!:Love_Icon
Don't let him chill, it'll depress his appetite, and slow down digestion, which will cause bloat. :shakehead
I put an inch of water in a coffee cup and microwave that for a minute, I put the formula in a baby jar and float that in the already nuked water,
use your wrist to test it.
Order the Fv, throw the Hartz crap away...if you need syringes and nipples order them also...
I saw where others have given you links etc:thumbsup
..I think he'll be fine, just going to take a few days...of hard work and lots of love.
I am not sure if it's a goood idea about subQ, that's more salt:thinking
MrsSkul are we sure?:dono

I think if you have gotten him this far and are willing to go the distance, now that you are getting GOOD baby squirrel info, he maybe fine with you, if you're ok with it...:thumbsup
by now you're probably in love anyway!:D
Let's hope for firm poops and a good appetite!:)
good luck...


he's adorable...
have you posted his name??..I still haven't read the entire thread, the natives are restless here tonight!
The flyers are crazy crazy!!

[sassysquirrel]

I have FV and can get some meds if needed - Let me know if I need to do anything

[Mrs Skul]

:wave123 Hi Sassy Squirrel
Where are you located? Can you PM your Phone number to me?
Thanks for the Offer.:thumbsup3
PS
Jackie his Name is Ralph. He is doing better with the Goats milk. Just need to keep him Hydrated and Flush all the Sodium out of his little system. :)

[astra]

he's adorable...
have you posted his name??..
Hi Jackie! This precious baby's name is Ralf ;)

[Mrs Skul]

:wave123 Hi Astra.
Ralph is doing better. Ralf is going to Post Pictures Later on tonight. :alright.gif
I am off to feed the Flyers. I am Logging off for now. Call if anyone needs me.
Good night all. Sleep Well TSB Members. My turn to Play with my Flyers. :D

[astra]

:wave123 Hi Astra.
Ralph is doing better. Ralf is going to Post Pictures Later on tonight. :alright.gif
I am off to feed the Flyers. I am Logging off for now. Call if anyone needs me.
Good night all. Sleep Well TSB Members. My turn to Play with my Flyers. :D
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR ALWAYS BEING SO AVAILABLE, MRS SKUL!!!!!!:thankyou :grouphug
It was great talking to you!!!!
Have fun with your flyers!:D :grouphug :Love_Icon

[Ralf]

Hey thanks for all the advice and help. I do not know where we would be without you. You are all amazing people.


This is a more recent picture of him. He is doing better and poop is to a pasty substance. He peed a good bit and ate a lot. Thanks again for all of your help.

[Mrs Skul]

:bowdown Danon and Kaitlyn
You both are doing a wonderful Job with Little Ralph. He is looking soooooo much better then last night. I am glad the Pooh is starting to Firm up. :poop Just watch the Tummy. You do not wont it to get Hard and Tight.
It should always feel Soft and Doey. Next time you get some Pooh Send o/r Post a Picture. You two are doing a Wonderful Job caring for Little Ralph. Keep an eye on the Pee, and the Oder.
Right now he is still Flushing all the Salt Poison out of his little system. Have a Good Night Tonight. I am off to Finish Feeding and playing with my Little Flying Monsters. :D
Call me if thing change or you are worried about anything.
Christal

[Ralph93]

This is Kaitlyn, Ralf's (Danon's) gf. Just to let you know when I post on here.

[Mrs Skul]

:wave123 Hi Kaitlyn
You both are doing so good with little Ralph. :grouphug
PS
Which way are you going to spell Little Ralph, OR Ralf??? :D

[Ralf]

This is gross but Mrs. Skul said y'all could use it to help me. Thanks.

[Ralf]

Ralph ha.The username Ralph was taken so i chose Ralf.

[Mrs Skul]

:poop XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX:poop XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX:poop XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX:poop
That is Looking so much better then Watery Diarrhea! NOW FLUSH! FLUSH! FLUSH! With the Fluids. :poke
I Just Had to do it. :D :rofl4
Lets keep offering Fluids every 30 min. Goats Milk Formula still every 2 hr.
I would feed 75% Goat Milk to 25% Water. Then Straight Goats Milk Formula? NO Diluting. Then 75% Goat Milk to 25% Water. Keep alternating the two, every 2 hr. In Between Water every 30 min. If he gets restless try Potting Him again.
We Need the Salt Poisons to Flush threw His system. :thumbsup3 If you can Post another Picture of Ralph around 10 am, or the next time you feed him around that time. Keep eye on his Tummy, Soft and Doe. Keep checking How the Dehydration is doing. ("Something Most People do not know is to much PEDIALYTE WILL DEHYDRATE BABIES.")You guys are doing a Wonderful Job. Hang in their and alternate so Each other can get some rest. Talk to you soon. :thumbsup5

[Ralf]

This is a updated picture of Ralph. He is eating 3/4cc of formula every two hours and is taking a good bit of water every thirty minutes. His poop is about the same consistency and pee went from yellow to clear then back to a light yellow. Just letting y'all know whats all going on.

[Jackie in Tampa]

This is a updated picture of Ralph. He is eating 3/4cc of formula every two hours and is taking a good bit of water every thirty minutes. His poop is about the same consistency and pee went from yellow to clear then back to a light yellow. Just letting y'all know whats all going on.
I would stop the water and feed diluted formula...
the hartz did not give him enough nutrition..
and the excess pedialyte caused dehydration...
his body is starving for nutrition..and formula is hydrating.
In order to heal, he must have nutrition.
You can also flood him out...water intoxification..
I found this

Water, just like any other substance, can be considered a poison (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poison) when over-consumed in a specific period of time. Water intoxication mostly occurs when water is being consumed at a high quantity without giving the body its proper nutrients it needs to be healthy.[2] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Water_intoxication#cite_note-1)

just saying what I would do.:grouphug

[Jackie in Tampa]

I understand the flushing out process..however he needs nutrition
to regulate organ functions.
Not stepping on toes...

[Mrs Skul]

Lets keep offering Fluids every 30 min. Goats Milk Formula still every 2 hr.
I would feed 75% Goat Milk to 25% Water. Then Straight Goats Milk Formula? NO Diluting. Then 75% Goat Milk to 25% Water. Keep alternating the two, every 2 hr. In Between Water every 30 min.
If he gets restless try Potting Him again.
You guys are doing a Wonderful Job. Hang in their and alternate so Each other can get some rest. Talk to you soon. :thumbsup5

Jackie that is what we are doing. The Fluids every 30 min is a Few drops. He has Been on Full Strength Goat Milk Recipe Since Last Night. :thumbsup3 The only Extra Water we are adding is to every other feeding they are adding 25% Water to 75% Goats Milk Recipe. The Pee has Just started clearing/ Lighting up. The Joints in the Hands are still little Puffy. We Have been talking back and forth last night watching. The Extra water will be Stopped after the 48 hr Flush.
Then we will see what is going to happen from their. (Hopefully the Muscles and Joint don't Seize Up.)
Thanks for The Concern Jackie. :grouphug I will keep you posted.
PS
Ralf have you done the Dehydration Test? How is it this Morning? :thinking

[Ralf]

Ralph.

[island rehabber]

How is little Ralph doing? You have the best of TSB helping you here but I know it's a LOT of info and can be confusing. Please don't hesitate to ask if something doesn't make sense. We're here to help you and the little guy!

[Mrs Skul]

:wave123 Hi Ralf
Can you Post some New Pictures? That will tell the Rehabbers and I a lot of information. I am going to finish feeding. I will be up all night also. Get ahold of me if you need to. :thumbsup3
:flash :worthless :flash :poke :D

[Ralf]

Ralph.

[Ralf]

Ralph..

[Skul]

Raaaallphhh. :D

[MiriamS]

:thumbsup Ralf and Mrs Skul. It took a bit of creative wiggling but I've uploaded a pinch test that Ralf recorded for all of you to see. Voila, this is little Ralph!


http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i336/mstein1000/th_ralph-Computer.jpg (http://s1088.photobucket.com/albums/i336/mstein1000/?action=view&current=ralph-Computer.mp4)

[Mrs Skul]

:thankyou Thank You Miriam :thankyou
:thumbsup3 Right on.
Yes we are going to start adding more Fluids to the Formula and a little In between the Feeding. I think the Excess Sodium from the Pedialyte is still working against this little fellow.
Danon & Kaitlyn keep doing what we Discussed over the Phone. If their are any Changes Please Call me Immediately.
:bow Thank You for Helping, Loving, & Caring so much for Little Ralph :Love_Icon You Two are Supper Angeles. :bowdown :grouphug
Try to get a Little Rest Tonight if Possible. :D Good Night! :sleep1

[Mrs Skul]

:wave123 Ralf Call me when your Phone is plugged in.
3 TBS Fresh Goats Milk
1 TBS Heavy Cream
1 tsp Full Fat Yogurt
Add in the Syringe .20 of Water and the Rest Goats Milk. This is using a 1cc Syringe. Feeding Him every 2 hr. Keep Offering the Water every 30 Min. for at least the next 6 hr. Then let me know how Dehydrated he is. :thumbsup3
If you can Post another Video and some Pictures it will help. Baytrill is the Best when fighting Aspiration Phenomena. What Antibiotic did you find? :dono Keep Listening to his chest. You will be Listening for Clicking noise, or trouble Breathing.
He will start Refusing the Eat and Losing weight. That is why it is so Important you get a Gram scale to keep track of his weight. Keep him WARM at ALL TIMES.
Call if their are any changes. Hang in their. Christal

[Mrs Skul]

Hay Ralf Hear is a Link to a Pneumonia Video. Watch it. Just remember this is a REALLY BAD CASE OF PNEUMONIA!
http://thesquirrelboard.com/forums/showthread.php?t=32291

[Jackie in Tampa]

IF aspiration pnuemonia is suspected, do not add anything to the formula. dilute the goats milk with tap water.

A syringe should be the only feeding utensil you are using, I like a 1cc.

The baby needs to be held head up, tail down when feeding, never tilted back, go very slow when pushing the plunger.

You need antibiotics if he is clicking with each breath. You will hear the clicking whether he is sleeping or awake.

He absolutely needs to be on heat, do not allow him to chill. It takes alot of calories to stay warm, he needs those calories to get healthy, not try to stay warm, hope you follow me.

He is very dehydrated, My advise is to get him to someone that knows what they are doing..
I know you are trying:bowdown , but he is getting seriously compromised...
Please get him to a rehabber.
Good luck little Ralph:Love_Icon

[rocky63]

Any updates on little Ralph :dono

[Mrs Skul]

:wave123 Hi TSB Members
A Little Update for you. I know Ralf Got the FV in yesterday. :alright.gif He will be eating 1/2 Goats milk and 1/2 FV for a week or so. Pinky's have such a sensitive stomach and Digestion system. Pooh and Pee is OK.
:Love_Icon He is still hanging in their. (Keep fighting Little Ralph.) :Love_Icon
I will try to get Ralph's Dad & Mom to post a Up Date. (They were away from a Computer for a few days.) They are both doing such a wonderful job with this little Boy. :Love_Icon I will let you all know tonight. :thumbsup3
Thanks for checking in. :grouphug Prayers still needed for this little on to Keep fighting. CM918

[MiriamS]

Great advice that we all need to be reminded about Jackie, with the heat, AB, etc.

Mrs Skul, do you know more about the wound? Did they get the BB pellet out because if it's still in there, it could be very toxic. It looked like it could be just a graze that is healing though and probably scared him half to death, enough to jump out of his nest.

[Mrs Skul]

:morning Miriam
You the wound is healed up. I talked to Danon and The Buck Shot just grazed or cut the sides. I am sending you some Pictures.
Would you Post them for me. These are the last night Photo after feeding. He is Looking so Good. :thumbsup3
Keep Up the Hard Work Danon & Kaitlyn :alright.gif

[astra]

here

[Mrs Skul]

:thankyou :thankyou :thankyou
Thanks for Posting the Pictures Astra. He is looking really good. He had just finished eating 2 1/2 cc of FV and Goat Milk Formula.
What a lucky little Boy Ralph is. :grouphug

[Skul]

The wound or injury appears to be healing quite well.

Just a bit of info for the non-hunters out there.
There was no "buckshot" involved.
If that were the case, the squirrel would not have survived.
If a firearm was involved, chances are it was #6 or #71/2 shot.
Both are quite small.
If the pellet is retained, it really does not pose a health hazard.
There have been literally tens of thousands of war veterans that lived normal, full lives while still carrying a lead slug in their bodies.
Please remember, the injury may not even be from a pellet, but, from the fall.

[Skul]

Good news.
Ralf is doing great.:)
Caretaker is a bit busy, and unable to post right now.

[MiriamS]

Glad little Ralph is doing well. Sorry I didn't see the email with the pics sooner. I've been swamped with work too. And those pics were from ten days ago so I bet Ralph is even more furry and squadorable.