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Fabulous_homie
07-30-2020, 04:42 PM
Hi! I’m new to the Squirrel board and don’t really know how to maneuver it much, so my apologies if I’m not in the right thread. About a month and a half ago one of my cats brought a 1 or 2 week old baby squirrel into the garage and my mom and I managed to save her with the advise of a specialist. We gave her esbilac for the first week until we could switch her to fox valley 20/50 (the formula she is currently on + squirrel blocks) She is now 6 or 7 weeks but she seems to be very small for her age So I’m concerned whether she could have dwarfism. Her upper teeth don’t seem to have emerged either, which is the biggest issue right now since she has a big appetite, loves to climb places and seems to control her body temp. Is there any advice on what could be the condition of Kaita? I’m more concerned about her teeth than anything else, but if you can also diagnose whether she could have dwarfism, that would also be great. Thank you!

Fabulous_homie
07-30-2020, 04:45 PM
The squirrels in the area are around 6 inches in height and don’t have a lot of fat

RockyPops
07-30-2020, 04:55 PM
Keep checking back here. Folks on here just love special babies.

lukaslolamaus
07-31-2020, 02:00 PM
What a little cutie:Love_Icon
I'm not sure about dwarfism, but I have concerns about the bottom teeth over growing if the upper teeth won't come in soon.
Do you have vet access if needed?

Fabulous_homie
07-31-2020, 09:16 PM
Thank you! I have tried but no vets want to see her. I am not sure if the exotic pet vets around here will want to see her, there’s a local but it has a list of animals and only flying squirrels are mentioned amongst ferrets and others, but I will try to contact him. update: her top teeth are just coming in! I looked at the roof of her mouth carefully, she’s an active little one. I also have a hibiscus branch for her to chew on, not sure if I should give it to her yet. Are her bottom teeth looking too long?

lukaslolamaus
08-01-2020, 07:42 PM
I'm glad that the top teeth are coming in :grouphug.
I can't remember if hibiscus branches are safe or not, I know that oak branches are safe. Pet stores sell small apple sticks and that's usually the first chew toy I give to my babies.
I'm sorry that I don't have any better answers, but hopefully someone else will chime in.