Squirrel will not drink 3 weeks old

[arfaan]

I'm back after a long time maybe some will remember me..
I found this squirrel in the road while it was raining heavily the rain wouldn't stop and it is still raining it's about 4 hrs since I've had it I have a little experience with squirrels it is an Indian Palm squirrel I know I should not give it cow milk and I know I should kept it warm.....

[SammysMom]

Make sure he is good and warm and that the water you are hydrating with is very warm. Mix one cup of warm water with one tablespoon sugar and a quarter teaspoon salt. Use that to hydrate before feeding. You can then switch to 1 part goats milk, one part full fat yogurt and 1 part heavy cream. You can leave out the heavy cteam for the first day or so until he is used to the different formula.

[arfaan]

Okay:grin2 but he is not drinking anything he just bite me damm he has got a sharp teeth

[SammysMom]

Oh dear...at three weeks old, he wouldn't have teeth that would hurt you. Can you post a picture of him?

[arfaan]

Maybe I'm wrong he is very small unlike the ones you find in America indian Palm squirrel's by nature are small idk what his age is but his body is only as long as my ring finger :dono

[island rehabber]

Maybe I'm wrong he is very small unlike the ones you find in America indian Palm squirrel's by nature are small idk what his age is but his body is only as long as my ring finger :dono

They are more like our chipmunks than our grey squirrels. He could be 8-9 weeks old at that size, and easily able to give a bite!
I would let him be for a little while longer, and he may come around and take some liquids. Do you have any honey? I sometimes add a quarter-teaspoon of honey to a cup of warm water and even the most stubborn squirrels just love it.

[arfaan]

yeah i have some honey.. :grin2 good idea i will try lil bit of honey

[arfaan]

i think he is scared or i dont know when i take him in my hand he starts shivering or can i say vibrating like how a phone does i have no idea why?

[SammysMom]

I am sure he is frightened. What do you have him in? Be sure to give him soft blankets to hide in and when you pick him up, you need to keep his eyes covered also. It will make him feel less exposed. They are often grabbed by other creatures who eat them so being picked up frightens them a great deal. You want to make him feel as secure as you possibly can. Thank-you so much for trying to help this little one. Can you offer some water with honey in a very low dish? Maybe even the lid of a jar? It might be okay to offer melon or other watery fruits or vegetables?

[arfaan]

I've kept blankets he keeps sleeping he does not seem to want anything I tried keeping small pieces of banana and apple but nah he does not go near them

[SammysMom]

Wrap him up in the blanket and put drop by drop into his mouth. He needs to be hydrated. If they are dehydrated they don't feel thirsty or hungry so we have to VERY carefully get fluid into him. Be VERY careful not to let him breath in the fluids though.

[arfaan]

your idea works i covered his eyes with the blanket and took the lil with the blanket and gave him the homemade rehydration fluid drop by i gave about ten 10 drops after that he dint want it i kept him back and he snuggled back into the blanket and curled himselft and slept....i wish i would get sleep that fast.... :grin2

[SammysMom]

Great job! Just remember that since he is going so slowly you will need to do it every half hour or so.

[arfaan]

im content with what i am doing now when should i start the formula. i am going to get royal canin puppy milk replacer..can i ?:glomp... thank you

[SammysMom]

Royal Canin is perfect! Give him the fluid for tonight and then you can start the formula in the morning. Do be sure he is drinking the fluid though. He really needs to be well hydrated before he can properly digest food.

[arfaan]

okay...... :w00t

[SammysMom]

If you can post a picture it could be very helpful. If email is easier send to savesquirrels@sbcglobal.net and i will post tomorrow.

[arfaan]

Here you go

[island rehabber]

He is just beautiful! You have gotten great advice so far.....the Royal Canin is perfect for him. Sweet baby :)

[SammysMom]

He is precious!!!