I need help with my squirrel

[Madelin]

I just start feeding one of my squirrel today with formula and he has diarrhea, what can I do to help him, please help me, I live in Tampa and because the huracan Irma any of the veterinarian clinics are open,

[Mel1959]

What formula are you feeding? How often and how much? Squirrels are fed based on their weight. Rule of thumb is 5-7% of their weight per feeding.

If you over feed, cut back for the next couple of feelings and see what happens. You would have to post the type of formula you are using before we can rule that one out.

[Madelin]

Im using 1 tablespoon of milk replacer plus for poppies brand PetAg 2 tablespoon of water and 1/2 tablespoon of weeping cream, I mix everything and i feed them with 1cc syringe, 2cc every 3 hours, I don't know how much they weight, and they just open their eyes today. the girl is fine but the boy had 1 diarrhea.

[Madelin]

Im using 1 tablespoon of milk replacer plus for poppies brand PetAg 2 tablespoon of water and 1/2 tablespoon of weeping cream, I mix everything and i feed them with 1cc syringe, 2cc every 3 hours, I don't know how much they weight, and they just open their eyes today. Thank you,

[Madelin]

this is the formula that i am using

[stepnstone]

this is the formula that i am using

Wrong formula, bad for squirrels, and the reason for the diarrhea!
Pictured below is the formula you need. Hydrate to flush out his
system, Mix as directed 2-1, do not add cream at this point.
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Babies eyes normally open at 5 weeks of age, if you are only feeding him 2cc per feeding you are starving him!
Babies are fed between 6-7% of their body weight, having a scale that weighs in grams is not an option, it's essential!
Please post a picture of this baby so we may better access him and help you.

[Madelin]

OMG poor babies here are the picture of the boy and he is 80g, after i read your Baby Squirrel care section i run to walmart to by scale and weight my babies,

[Madelin]

and this is the girl, she doesn't has diarrhea she is 81 g

[Madelin]

please tell me if this formula is good because dose are the only to that i have at this moment, i just order the one that you recommend in amazon it doesn't come till Monday, thank you so much for help me, is my first time and i don know nothing, i calculate the weight and for 80g i should give then 4cc right ????

[Nancy in New York]

please tell me if this formula is good because dose are the only to that i have at this moment, i just order the one that you recommend in amazon it doesn't come till Monday, thank you so much for help me, is my first time and i don know nothing, i calculate the weight and for 80g i should give then 4cc right ????

Yes that formula is good.
Start off with a few feedings at a ratio of 1 part Fox Valley to 3 parts water.
Do this for a couple of feedings.
Then go to full strength meaning 1 part formula to 2 parts FV.
Mix the powder with really HOT water to make sure that it all dissolves.

Increase the amount you are giving per feeding GRADUALLY, we don't
want them bloating. There tummies should feel like a balloon after feeding
but NOT hard.
Here's a chart to show how much they should be eating if you
go by the 5-7% "rule of thumb"

https://photos.smugmug.com/Feeding-Chart/i-Xhkv352/1/e1841dc2/X2/001-X2.jpg

[Madelin]

Thank you so much for every thing, my baby boy it doesn't have diarrhea now, I'll post an update of how they are every day thank you for all your help

[Madelin]

My baby girl ate 4cc without problems but the boy only ate 3cc very slowly should I give him more after 2 hours or I should wait for 4 hours and try again to see if he eat the 4cc????

[stepnstone]

My baby girl ate 4cc without problems but the boy only ate 3cc very slowly should I give him more after 2 hours or I should wait for 4 hours and try again to see if he eat the 4cc????
I wouldn't force him, I'd wait the 4 hours.

[Madelin]

Yes I did it, and he ate the 4 cc without problem thanks god and all of you, thank you so much for your advice and support, my baby has energy and he is acting normal, no more diarrhea :hug

[stepnstone]

Yes I did it, and he ate the 4 cc without problem thanks god and all of you, thank you so much for your advice and support, my baby has energy and he is acting normal, no more diarrhea :hug
That's really good to hear! :w00t

[Madelin]

How many times Should i feed them, I'm giving them 4 cc every 4 hours since 7 am, but my girl the last time didn't want the 4 cc, she ate only 2cc and now she didn't want not even one ,

[cava]

Sometimes they won't eat the total every time. Also things like the odor on your hands, if the temperature of the formula isn't right, if the nipple is stinky, if it's time for a fresh batch of formula etc.

If she is healthy and doing well and you tried at 11 and she only wanted 2 ml, let her sleep and begin again in the morning. Don't force her. She may just be full.

You can give them a longer break without feeding overnight. It gives them time to digest as well.

Also, I love that white leg she has!

[Nancy in New York]

Also, I love that white leg she has!

And the white nails, under the tail, and tail tip too! WOW! :w00t
Curious, the back are white and the front are black. Gorgeous!

[Madelin]

yes she is beautiful, is my first time trying to save a squirrel and I think that this two little babies saved me,

[UDoWhat]

yes she is beautiful, is my first time trying to save a squirrel and I think that this two little babies saved me,

The first year I rehabbed I had 3 little squirrels with all white feet like your babies have. I loved them. :Love_Icon I will see if I can find a picture and post it tomorrow. I have never seen that again until now. So cool! I love your babies. :Love_Icon:Love_Icon Thank you for saving them. :hug

[Madelin]

I found them like this, everybody said that they going to die, and I promise myself to saved them, even when I don't know nothing about squirrel, when I look at them so cute I fell in love :Love_Icon :hug

[squizzabelle]

I found them like this, everybody said that they going to die, and I promise myself to saved them, even when I don't know nothing about squirrel, when I look at them so cute I fell in love :Love_Icon :hug

Wow she is gorgeous, such unusual colouring with the white legs and white under her tail, she is so beautiful, thanks for caring, I hope they pull through, best of luck and lots of love . Chez :Love_Icon

[cava]

They look so much better since you've had them. Keep up the good work, asking questions and following advice. :hug

How are babies this morning? (post a pic! post a pic!)

[Madelin]

They are good, this morning They wake up very hungry and jumping, I feel so happy because they know me now as soon I talk they wake up and looking for my hand, thanks for all your advice, I would post a picture as soon I get home, but I have a question they are 5 weeks, should I start giving them other food with the formula, because they already have teeth

[stepnstone]

They are good, this morning They wake up very hungry and jumping, I feel so happy because they know me now as soon I talk they wake up and looking for my hand, thanks for all your advice, I would post a picture as soon I get home, but I have a question they are 5 weeks, should I start giving them other food with the formula, because they already have teeth

Rodent block, Rodent block, Rodent block!
The first and only solid they should be eating and eating well before other solids
are introduced is a good quality rodent block!

[cava]

Good advice on what to give and when to keep them on a healthy diet: https://thesquirrelboard.com/forums/showthread.php?31473-Dealing-with-Picky-Eaters

Here's the healthy diet: https://thesquirrelboard.com/forums/showthread.php?44440-Healthy-Diet-for-Pet-Squirrels

You can buy rodent block from the pet store or you can buy Henry's Healthy Blocks. Keep them in the freezer, they are fresh and spoil easily. I used to keep a handful in the fridge and refill as needed. https://www.henryspets.com/hi-protein-blocks/

[Madelin]

Rodent block, Rodent block, Rodent block!
The first and only solid they should be eating and eating well before other solids
are introduced is a good quality rodent block!

Thank you so much, I would post a picture before giving to them to see if it is the right one

[Madelin]

I found this one in amazon, but I don't know if is the right one293263

[lennysmom]

I found this one in amazon, but I don't know if is the right one293263

Yes, those are the right ones.:thumbsup

[cava]

Yes, these are correct.

[Madelin]

Yes, those are the right ones.:thumbsup

How often should I give them????

[cava]

Here's a good daily feeding schedule: https://thesquirrelboard.com/forums/showthread.php?31473-Dealing-with-Picky-Eaters

[Madelin]

Here's a good daily feeding schedule: https://thesquirrelboard.com/forums/showthread.php?31473-Dealing-with-Picky-Eaters

Thank you, I do not know what would be my babies without all of yours advice , thank you for existing, you gays are awesome, :blowkiss:grouphug

[Madelin]

Here is the picture of my babies, I'm in love this is my boy :Love_Icon293271293272

[Madelin]

And here is my baby girl

[cava]

Do you have that heating pad in the bin with the baby? :nono If so, take it out and put it under only half of the bin. Otherwise you can cook her...literally.

She is just adorable. That leg :Love_Icon

[ques96]

If you move your fingers off the nipple when feeding the babies will be better able to suckle as they would on mom.293276

[Madelin]

Do you have that heating pad in the bin with the baby? :nono If so, take it out and put it under only half of the bin. Otherwise you can cook her...literally.

She is just adorable. That leg :Love_Icon

Like this????

[cava]

Yes, just like that!

[Madelin]

If you move your fingers off the nipple when feeding the babies will be better able to suckle as they would on mom.293276

then it does not matter if they put the whole nipple in their mouths?????

[Madelin]

Yes, just like that!
Thank you for letting me know :Love_Icon

[Nancy in New York]

then it does not matter if they put the whole nipple in their mouths?????

If that's the regular miracle nipple that's quite long, and once in a great while
I have to do the finger thing to keep it from going down their throat. Then they came out with the mini nipple!
BUT as a rule, if they aren't gagging and taking the nipple fine, there is no need
for your fingers there.
Your babies are absolutely PRECIOUS.:klunk:klunk
Love the white markings on your boy!

[cava]

They will take it all the way to the back of the tongue. It's easier for them to latch on that way. Don't push it back, let baby suck where he wants it to sit on his/her tongue.

[Madelin]

If that's the regular miracle nipple that's quite long, and once in a great while
I have to do the finger thing to keep it from going down their throat. Then they came out with the mini nipple!
BUT as a rule, if they aren't gagging and taking the nipple fine, there is no need
for your fingers there.
Your babies are absolutely PRECIOUS.:klunk:klunk
Love the white markings on your boy!

Oooohhhh, ok I was afraid to let them taken because it is long, thank you, I going to post a picture the next feeding to see if is the right way, thank you so much :blowkiss

[Madelin]

Here is the picture

[Madelin]

They will take it all the way to the back of the tongue. It's easier for them to latch on that way. Don't push it back, let baby suck where he wants it to sit on his/her tongue.

I have a lot of things to learn, thank you, thanks god that I found you guys

[Nancy in New York]

Here is the picture

I KNOW it looks huge doesn't it!
Yes if she isn't gagging with it she's fine.
Cava said they get better suction when they put it
all the way in.
If she gags, then put your finger there like you were.
I think she will be fine though.
It's surprising how these little ones can git that in their little mouth,
but they do with no problems.

[Nancy in New York]

I have a lot of things to learn, thank you, thanks god that I found you guys

You are doing perfect.
These babies are lucky they found their way to YOU! :blowkiss

[Madelin]

Thank you for everything, :hug:grouphug

[Madelin]

Is this the right way to feed them??????

[cava]

Yes, that looks good. You can also put them on a small folded towel while you feed if your hand gets tired holding.

[Madelin]

They are so hungry and they are getting weight, now the boy is 83 g and the girl is 85g

[cava]

That is wonderful news. Keep up the hard work. Thanks for asking questions and following directions. (And for posting so many photos of those white pantsed babies) :hug

[Madelin]

That is wonderful news. Keep up the hard work. Thanks for asking questions and following directions. (And for posting so many photos of those white pantsed babies) :hug

Thank you, I want to do the best for them, nothing feels better than doing things right and seeing how well they are, thank you for your advice

[Madelin]

Good morning, I have a question, what kind of medications I need to have for any emergency, in case that something happens???, like diarrhea o pneumonia, I see that this two are the most common

[Nancy in New York]

Good morning, I have a question, what kind of medications I need to have for any emergency, in case that something happens???, like diarrhea o pneumonia, I see that this two are the most common

Baytril or Cipro
Augmentin or Clavamox
Doxycycline

Diarrhea is a "crap shoot" :rolf
depending on the cause.
Baby rice cereal and baby banana for
the BRAT diet.
(Partial) Brat Formula Mix
3 tablespoons (already) mixed formula 2-1
1/2 tsp baby rice powered cereal
1/2 tsp banana baby food.
Metronidazole is a drug that is sometimes used
when they don't respond to other treatments.

[Madelin]

I think my girl has constipation

[stepnstone]

I think my girl has constipation

Why, is she bloated or you just aren't seeing her go?

[Madelin]

Why, is she bloated or you just aren't seeing her go?


Last night shi didn't go, and this morning I saw her trying but nothing, right now I'm working and my dad is taking care of them, I just ask him and he said that shi did it, but they didn't take the 4 cc of formula, I talk him to give them what they want and way for the next feeding time

[Madelin]

They are ok now, sorry if I ask to much, but I get nervous when I see something wrong jejejeje

[Nancy in New York]

They are ok now, sorry if I ask to much, but I get nervous when I see something wrong jejejeje

We're thrilled you are so on top of things.
NEVER worry about asking too many questions.
We are sort of bogged down now, but honestly
NO question is too small..........so ask away!:hug

[squizzabelle]

gosh that is one adorable baby, and looking so healthy, bless you :Love_Icon

[Madelin]

Banner and Flappy say thanks :Love_Icon:w00t