Coughing?

[Jerri]

Harvard is making caughing sounds and for a lack of a better word Sounds hoarse . I listened to his chest and it sounds clear butim worried . He seems to be sleeping more today as well but still playful. He’s 13 weeks I feed him 16ccs twice a day and he weighs 285 grams . What should I do ?

[Diggie's Friend]

Does this involve gagging perhaps also?

[Jerri]

No gagging. He just making a strange sounds that sound like a hack or a cough like perhaps throat irritation. My concern is a infection but I have no experience with squirrels .

[Diggie's Friend]

Hang in there; a squirrel rehabber should be available on Saturday morning to offer advice.

[island rehabber]

Does it sound at all like this?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8b-2TFrx3fg

[Jerri]

It’s not as Repetitive like that no . Off and on but in a more muffed tone it’s a similar sound to that

[Jerri]

Are you thinking it’s just a normal sound he’s developing? That would be a relief

[Diggie's Friend]

Can you get a video of him doing this and post it here; it's the best way to confirm it is normal or not.

[Jerri]

Yes

[Jerri]

Of course he’s not doing it now ! Like kids and animals do ... I’m sorry I guess I’m over reacting. He’s so small I panic because it can so south so fast with little ones . I’ll try to catch it if he starts again but i apologize for the alarm . I love him so much I worry ...

[Nancy in New York]

Harvard is making caughing sounds and for a lack of a better word Sounds hoarse . I listened to his chest and it sounds clear butim worried . He seems to be sleeping more today as well but still playful. He’s 13 weeks I feed him 16ccs twice a day and he weighs 285 grams . What should I do ?

Does he eat any sort of block? Is he eating vegetables yet?

I read your last post, so I think he's doing just fine.


Of course he’s not doing it now ! Like kids and animals do ... I’m sorry I guess I’m over reacting. He’s so small I panic because it can so south so fast with little ones . I’ll try to catch it if he starts again but i apologize for the alarm . I love him so much I worry ...

[Jerri]

Yes he eats Henry’s rodent block twice a day plus veggie . Pea pods are his favorite . He refuses to eat fruit so far . I give him a half a nut a day . I know it says to only feed him formula once a day at this stage but he really want it still twice a day so I let him unless it’s not good for him

[Jerri]

I’m embarrassed that I seem to over reacted . Again sorry

[CritterMom]

I’m embarrassed that I seem to over reacted . Again sorry

Don't be sorry - Panic is a squirrel mom's middle name! You are right to be this way because as you note, something as small as a squirrel can go south so very fast.

[Mel1959]

Yes he eats Henry’s rodent block twice a day plus veggie . Pea pods are his favorite . He refuses to eat fruit so far . I give him a half a nut a day . I know it says to only feed him formula once a day at this stage but he really want it still twice a day so I let him unless it’s not good for him

Feed him formula for as long as he’ll take it. Two times a day is fine. It’s your best insurance against MBD. No need to apologize....you’re just being a loving momma. :Love_Icon

[island rehabber]

Never apologize for loving and worrying about your squirrel. It is what makes you a good squammy.:grin2