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    Default Skinny 3 week old Red Fox Squirrel - melanistic phase

    Hi! This is the little one I've had since Thursday night, 11pm CST. Question below with description following.

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Size:  152.3 KB: Another forum said because she's underweight to get the Fox Valley Day ONE Ultraboost Formula bc it produces more weight gain. Should I get the Ultraboost or keep her on Esbilac until her eyes open and then switch her to FV20/50?

    She was very thin and dehydrated when I got her. We did Pedialyte for 24 hours and tell her skin no longer tented, but she is still pretty thin. I'm trying to slowly fatten her up, but I have a few questions. After rehydration and consistent feeding she is up to 68-70grams. I am currently using Esbilac and she is eating 3-4cc every three hours. I am also getting up one time at night to feed her bc she's underweight. I have a bag of Fox Valley 32/40 on my counter, but read that it sits like concrete in their tummies and has been killing little ones. She appears to be almost four weeks old; eyes closed, smooth belly, but I can see a little toofer poking through on the bottom.

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    Default Re: Skinny 3 week old Red Fox Squirrel - melanistic phase

    Why hasn’t anyone replied to this thread?

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    Default Re: Skinny 3 week old Red Fox Squirrel - melanistic phase

    Quote Originally Posted by Tashahaven View Post
    Why hasn’t anyone replied to this thread?
    Hey there, I’ve also got a skinny one (she’s 2ish weeks) and you add the ultraboost to the esbilac! I started adding some to hers today and she got so excited at the taste she started rooting like crazy!

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    Default Re: Skinny 3 week old Red Fox Squirrel - melanistic phase

    Although there may be other issues, like worms and parasites both internal and external, for failure to thrive; perhaps the formula is lacking in amount for this larger bodied squirrel? If not, it might be due to a potential internal or genetic condition or an unknown allergy perhaps?
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