upChucky's UP!

[island rehabber]

What did you see that makes you think he had a seizure? Anything you can tell us may help....

[4skwerlz]

I have a 300 mg tab and he's had about a 1/3 of it.

If this is MBD, he will need more than 300 mg. Give him the rest of it. You're in good hands with Jackie.

[Jackie in Tampa]

hoping dwight will call in the morning...
you can also put calcium in peanut butter or yogurt...avacodo always works...if he will eat.
you're doing great guy...push the fluids...

as his cal level rises he should gain appetite ...
normally, does he crack nuts?

[Katfish92]

What did you see that makes you think he had a seizure? Anything you can tell us may help....

he twitched really fast a few times. Also if he changes position he moves jerky

[Katfish92]

I am slowly giving him the rest of the 300 mg calcium mixed with water. He won't take a piece of walnut. His movements aren't jerky anymore and he just walked around on my lap.

[Jackie in Tampa]

he twitched really fast a few times. Also if he changes position he moves jerky

as if he was paranoid...jerky?
'on edge' jerky?
was he limp after he 'twitched'?

[Jackie in Tampa]

andrew...you are the eyes...is this a calcium issue...?
if so...just keep on doing it...get calcium in him ...consistantly but not too fast... pace,...we do not want too much too fast...because calcium overload will also stop calcium absorbtion and he will eliminate it as waste...
so just alternate fluids...
molasses has calcium in it and you can mix with water to the color of tea and syringe that also...
i will post my milkshake recipe...it's perfect for him...

Originally Posted by Jackie in Tampa


Here's the Banana Milk Shake
I make this in a baby food jar and start with formula [Fox Valley, Esbilac or goats Milk]

1 to 1 1/2 inch slice of Banana
3 tablespoons formula
3 tablespoons Dannon All Natural Vanilla Yogurt
2 to 4 drops of liquid Vit. E oil [not cosmetic grade]
5 or 6 drops of liquid cod liver oil (not the capsules)
300 - 400 mg calcium carbonate or citrate
[without D]
100 mg. of Vit. C
Pour the warmed yogurt and milk into the mashed banana and vitamin mixture and mix it all up well with a fork.
Warm and syringe feed.
Discard after 3 days.

[Katfish92]

as if he was paranoid...jerky?
'on edge' jerky?
was he limp after he 'twitched'?

yeah as if he was nervous. He was a little stiff after he twitched. he hasn't been jerky since then. He just vomited a very small amount. About the size of a dime and now he curled up and went to sleep

[Katfish92]

he has the symptoms of lethargy and weakness and it sounds like it's MBD except for the vomiting. I don't have any of the ingredients for the milkshake but I will give him mollasses with water. Should I keep giving him pedialyte?

[Jackie in Tampa]

not really needed, but won't hurt either ...just alternate the calcium water, tap water, diluted fruit juice...apple maybe...and molasses tea...but continue to offer him solids until he takes something...even a saltine at this point...I understand he is still too weak...but hoping he will get hungry before morning...

[Katfish92]

not really needed, but won't hurt either ...just alternate the calcium water, tap water, diluted fruit juice...apple maybe...and molasses tea...but continue to offer him solids until he takes something...even a saltine at this point...I understand he is still too weak...but hoping he will get hungry before morning...

ok. Thanks for your help

[Jackie in Tampa]

I need to feed some babies...but we are here...I will ck back soo n and NIN will be back at two also...
your doing good...
I am sending good vibes

[Katfish92]

ok thanks

[Jackie in Tampa]

two more sweeties to feed...you guys ok?

[Katfish92]

yup. Chuck is dozing and won't drink much at a time but I'm alternating calcium mixed with water and mollasses, orange juice, and water.he still won't take solid food. He is sleepy but his back legs are a little stiff.

[Nancy in New York]

Read threw fast, is he on heat? What do you mean back legs a little stiff?

[Jackie in Tampa]

I am going to lay down...but will ck back in a couple hours...
NIN, call me if I can help with anything...
dilute the oj...and keep up the calcium...
get better Chuck

[Nancy in New York]

Good Night Jackie...get some sleep...

[Katfish92]

Read threw fast, is he on heat? What do you mean back legs a little stiff?

he's on a heat pad. His back legs feel a little stiff compared to his front legs which are limper. he seems to be slightly better though

[Nancy in New York]

he's on a heat pad. His back legs feel a little stiff compared to his front legs which are limper. he seems to be slightly better though

Is he sleeping at all? Are you still doing the calcium? I am going to try to look for other rehabbers near you...and then post here. I do hope that Dwight calls you back...perhaps give him another call around 8:30 or so. Will you be with your squirrel today or do you work?