Nutri- Vet Formula

[BabyMama]

I ordered Fox Valley but I doubt it will be delivered anytime soon. We took direct hit from Hurricane Laura. Found orphan squirrel 8/27. Did pedialyte I happened to have on hand. Only one store open had only kitten esbilac. On that fir two and half weeks. Now only option is puppy esbilac (which I read is bad) or nutri-vet. I bought the nutri-vet and am muxing it with remaining kitten esbilac. I don’t have internet or phone service at house, must go to town so research is limited.our local rehabbed Suzy Heck passes away a few months ago. Help/advice please.photos attached are day of recovery and two days ago. Dispute Between husband and I as to whether he is fox squirrel or grey squirrel.

[BabyMama]

Sorry the first photo didn’t post.

[Charley Chuckles]

Esbilac with an expiration date of 10/2021 or later is okay (PetAg corrected the Calcium issue and lots of this date and later are okay).

[BabyMama]

Thanks for the quick reply. I tried to post my question yesterday, but the post didn’t go through. I just started baby squirrel on the nutri-vet this morning. Is it okay to leave him in that or should I go buy the puppy esbilac while I wait for the Fox Valley to come in (fingers crossed)?

Also, I haven’t been able to get a gram scale yet. I estimate baby is five to six weeks old, but eyes not open yet. He is eating 8 milliliters every 4.5 hours. He is warm, active, and peeing and pooping regularly, sometimes without stimulation. Friend who raised orphans in the past said he seems big not to have opened eyes yet??

[Rock Monkey]

The scale is very important. You ought to be able to get a food scale for less than $20. Walmart carries them, among other retailers.

It lets you know if they are gaining weight and helps to make sure that you aren't feeding them too much. The 5% of body weight rule is a well tested guideline. When they are young they are prone to overeat. They will inhale. They are wired to compete with siblings and basically eat whatever they can get. They can eat so fast that they struggle to swallow, their feet start to stretch out.

Be sure to carefully read guidelines for proper feeding positioning and technique. They can aspirate if you don't get this right and this can quickly become fatal if pneumonia develops.