I'm worried about coccidia

[Squirrel Girls Mom]

I've been concerned because Cheeky isn't as big as the other babies his age. He only weighs 74 grams. Now, after reading up on coccidia myself and then reading this, I'm getting really worried.

"Squirrels are hosts to many different endoparasites. For example, squirrels commonly have coccidia, an endoparasite, in their GI tract and do not experience problems. However, an overgrowth of coccidia can occur if the squirrel is under stress from capture, injury, or captivity. They may alternate normal stool one day with soft, yellow stool the next. Squirrels with coccidia also may have slower growth rates but stool that appears normal. Coccidia does not always show up on a fecal exam. It is easily treated with AlbonŽ."

This describes Cheeky. There isn't that nasty smell, but maybe it just isn't that bad yet. Lucy & Lily were so sick I'm afraid such a tiny baby won't be able to live thru it.

Where can I get some Baycox online? A vet visit with a stool exam isn't in my budget right now. And do ya'll think I need to start him on it?

[CritterMom]

http://www.horseprerace.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=24&products_id=29

Is he also having diarrhea, or is it just the size issue?

[Squirrel Girls Mom]

http://www.horseprerace.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=24&products_id=29

Is he also having diarrhea, or is it just the size issue?

He's been having loose yellow stools. Just now it was almost liquid. And you know how squirrel poo doesn't really smell bad? His is starting to smell funny. It isn't the horrid sick smell yet, but this is how Lucy & Lily started. Do you think I should wait and see if it gets bloody and strong smelling or get him on something now? He's so little that I'm afraid to let him get really really sick before I do something. I wish I could afford to just take him to the vet, but right now is just a way bad time.