Dragonsfly44
10-06-2019, 05:56 AM
Based on everything I have read since rescuing this baby, I am pretty sure he(definitely a he) is at least 5-6 weeks old and weighs about 94 grams. I’ve had him for about 10 hours now and have been giving him Pedialite every few hours as he seems to be drinking well. I did the dehydration skin turgor test and he seemed moderately to severely dehydrated at first. He has perked up with each “feeding”. I didn’t want to feed him too soon and plan to get Goats milk, yogurt and whipping cream to make a temporary formula as soon as possible. I have a friend who knows a squirrel rehab lady near where I live who may take him in the next few days. Until then, I want to do everything I can and correctly. My first concern is that he hasn’t peed or pooped yet. I know is is probably old enough to go on his own, but I did try to stimulate every feeding and he has just seemed more interested in sleeping. He had a hard black bit(I’m guessing dried poop)on his butt at first but that has since come off.
I am also concerned about the possibility of a cat bite infection since I have no idea if he has been bitten(no blood/redness/swelling or limping/pain). I have an unused bottle of 500mg Cipro that I have read could work, but have no idea how to dose it. I would appreciate any advice you can give. Thanks!
I am also concerned about the possibility of a cat bite infection since I have no idea if he has been bitten(no blood/redness/swelling or limping/pain). I have an unused bottle of 500mg Cipro that I have read could work, but have no idea how to dose it. I would appreciate any advice you can give. Thanks!