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Grinderhead
04-30-2012, 11:59 AM
i've had my babies since they were 4wks old they're 8wks now. i've been feeding them asbilac and want to switch them over to the fox valley but one of them got diaharrea about 3 days ago. not runny but not as firm as what it was. it's getting better but not as firm or mustardy looking as what it was. was wandering if i can still change formula or wait for her to get better the other one is fine no diaharrea so don't know if its the formula or what taking her to a rehabber is out of the question only if it is a life threatening matter am very attached to them have alot of time and money invested into my babies and every penny i spend is well worth it for them and i.any imput would be very appreciated!!

CritterMom
04-30-2012, 12:06 PM
I would slowly switch them all to FV - not all at once - mix the two formulas so it is done gradually. The diarrhea is most likely being caused by the esbilac.

Give that baby extra hysration in between feedings and I would also add yogurt to the formula to help get the stomach back in line.

patjones
04-30-2012, 06:29 PM
Hey Jack I have been through the Esibilack poop nightmare before. Get him switched over even if you have to do it one drop at a time it is worth it. Squirrels do well with gradual changes everything is a process with them.
Got any pictures of your brood for us

Grinderhead
04-30-2012, 09:51 PM
i am slowly going to switch them over to the fv starting tonight will have them on it fully by tomorrow night and will be posting pics of the girls as soon as i can get them to pose together!! for a nice picture.lol:thankyou