Baby squirrel (EYES CLOSED) found after storm by cat NEED HELP IN LOWER DELAWARE

[Squericks]

Our cat found a baby squirrel (EYES-CLOSED) that appears to have fallen out of a tree. I took the squirrel from the cat; he looks unharmed. He's about five inches long (not including tail). We warmed him, hydrated him with sugar/salt/water mix, and, later, fed a combination of the rehydration mix and cream.

The squirrel seemed to like both the hydration and feeding. We hydrated and fed him every two hours overnight. We have tried manual stimulation to induce urination and defecation--with no success.

We cannot care for this squirrel for much longer and NEED IMMEDIATE REHOMING in Southern Delaware. We will check this board throughout today, September 2nd, for response.

Thank you!

[Mel1959]

Thank you for helping this little one. Is the baby on heat? Place a heating pad set to low under one half of the container the baby is in. A plastic bin works great. Put the baby on some blankets, towels tend to catch their toenails. I would stop giving cream and just hydrate with the hydration fluid. (2 c warm water, 1.5 Tablespoons sugar, 1/2 tsp salt) The baby will probably need some antibiotics as cat saliva is deadly to squirrels. Sometimes puncture wounds don't immediately show up.

I will contact admin. to try to locate a place for you to take this little one. What city are you in?

[farm mom]

This little baby came to me today. The finders did a great job keeping her hydrated and I was able to start her on Dilute formula. She weighed in at a whopping 63 grams. :grin2 Will transfer her over to Trish later in the week.