Any rehabers in the Tampa Bay Area? I have 2 babies!! Help.

[Skalar]

I have no formula, nothing. My uncle found 2 babies in the yard and the mother would not pick them up. He picked them up after a bit more than an hour later because of fear a cat or two would pick them up instead.


Been trying to give them water, but they're lethargic, and not drinking. I'm worried. Can Anybody in the area take them in? They look like they're 5 weeks old. I'm worried for them :/

[Nancy in New York]

I will direct a couple of members to your thread.
OMG they are adorable!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Nancy in New York]

Get them on some LOW heat and do not feed anything by mouth until they are warm.
Remember put the heating pad under the container and put it on LOW.
Cover them up with fleece or something, and they will get warmer faster.
Are you using a syringe? If so, feed in an upright position.
http://thesquirrelboard.com/forums/showthread.php?36777-PROPER-FEEDING-TECHNIQUE!!

[ALittleNutty]

So cute! See if you can get some 1 cc syringe's from the drugstore. Tell them you are feeding a kitten. You can mix up 3 Tablespoons of sugar with 4 cups water and try feeding that to them. Make sure the sugar water is warm and that they are too.

Here are some things you can do right now until we locate someone.

http://thesquirrelboard.com/forums/showthread.php?21626-EMERGENCY-CARE-FOR-BABY-SQUIRRELS

If you use a rice buddy wrap it in an old t-shirt.

[Skalar]

Thanks for the help. Really worried about these guys


Keeping them warm, hoping someone can take them in.

[Nancy in New York]

Thanks for the help. Really worried about these guys


Keeping them warm, hoping someone can take them in.

I pm'd two members from that area, just waiting to hear back.:thumbsup

[PeeWee's Mom]

Picking up now! Xo

[Nancy in New York]

Picking up now! Xo

OMG this is the second time in such a short time that you have come through.............you are the absolute BEST!
I honestly can't thank you enough.
Do you need anything at all for these little ones? Just let me know.
Thank you, thank you, thank you! :Love_Icon:Love_Icon:Love_Icon

[Squirrelis]

Yay PeeWee's mom:grin3 you rock!!!!

[SugarBugFerret]

The wonderful people here continue to amaze me! Thank you PeeWee's Mom! :dance

[PeeWee's Mom]

It's our pleasure! These guys are a-dor-a-ble! Skalar did a great job and we picked up around 10. They seem healthy and warm. To be cautious, we waited an hour to try to hydrate and kept them on heat and fleece. Unfortunately we did not have any success and maybe got a drop or 2 in each squirrel. Their weights are 62 and 68 grams. Any advise on getting them to drink? How often can we try?
In the close up picture you can see he is tenting.

Thx

[Rhapsody]

They are a cuties....... :Love_Icon

Are you using the Homemade Pedialyte Recipe and offering it warm?

1 cup hat water
1/4 tsp salt
1 tbsp sugar

..... I would offer 2cc every 2 hours over night
..... add a little extra sugar if it helps entice them to drink

[PeeWee's Mom]

We bought it, no dye fruit flavor version.

[Coralreefer]

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Skin tenting from dehydration?

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[Rhapsody]

We bought it, no dye fruit flavor version.
That is prob why they are not drinking any fluids then... not sweet enough.
Always be safe and just make it it homemade --they need to drink.

Homemade Pedialyte
1 cup hot water
1/4 tsp salt
1 tbsp sugar

[PeeWee's Mom]

Got it, thx! Sending hubs to cvs for sugar.

[Rhapsody]

Got it, thx! Sending hubs to cvs for sugar.

Tell him Thanks....... :grin3

[PeeWee's Mom]

Table salt or sea salt? Thx

[Rhapsody]

Table salt or sea salt? Thx
Plain Table Salt

[Nancy in New York]

Table salt or sea salt? Thx

Table salt. :thumbsup

[PeeWee's Mom]

Thanks ladies! Making it now. Fingers crossed!

[Nancy in New York]

I just wanted to thank you again for going above and beyond.
Seriously you know you are their life saver.
This may be a long night. I sure hope they drink for you.
Some like it really warm, some with a nipple, some without.
It's just such a guessing game to start.
I highly doubt this, but perhaps they need stimulation to start.
I know that some times mine will stop in the middle of eating,
to take a potty break.
I highly doubt there is too much in their little systems, but it could
be worth a shot.
Thank you again, and if you want me to take some of the night duties,
just give me a call. :):Love_Icon:Love_Icon

[Nancy in New York]

Thanks ladies! Making it now. Fingers crossed!

Oh they are sweetie!

[PeeWee's Mom]

Success!

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[SugarBugFerret]

Oh the cuteness! :bliss Go Babies Go! :clap

[Nancy in New York]

Success!

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Akkkkkkkk, when they're in your hand you can really see how tiny they are.
Glad this was successful, you're the best!

[Skalar]

I just want to say thank you all for helping me find a home for these little guys. and a HUGE thanks to PeeWee's Mom for taking them in! So glad everything worked out, and so quickly!

[Coralreefer]

Little update.

These guys are doing well.
They were rehydrated for half a day.
One of the little ones was a little sick.
He had diarrhea and refused to drink or eat for a while.
We had to literally open his mouth and place the syringe in and get him to drink tiny amounts at at time.
Same with his formula when we moved to feeding.

He is now better, has solid poops and bites my finger for more formula if I'm not fast enough getting it to him!

Both brothers are strong and gaining weight. :grin3

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