CALCIUM SUPPLEMENT

[Sweet Simon's Mommy]

Just attach it to his vest , then he can dribble on it like Simon does.

[Busysqrl]

OK so what you are saying is I just need to grow an extra arm I will do it somehow

Is growing an extra arm a problem? Can you stimulate him to get him to go? If so, can you put a cloth over his eyes, you hold him and have hubby stimulate him and hold the specimen container? That's what we have to do with Magnus, it's a definately a 2 person job. My other squirrel will pee right in the cup!

[Busysqrl]

Just attach it to his vest , then he can dribble on it like Simon does.

OMGosh, I just looked at your video of Simon in your signature line, what a little doll he is!!!! He sure gets around well and looks like he has no idea he's disabled. They are so great aren't they? They don't feel sorry for themselves, they totally live in the moment. It looks like his little back left leg works. Is it just the right back that doesn't work? Doesn't look like his tail works either? Can he puff it at all? Magnus' tail didn't work at all when we first got him, but it works great now. He can curl it over his back and puff it just fine. Course he's not paralyzed like Simon or Charley, but he's either had a broken back at one time or a serious congenital deformity that affects his mobility significantly. Ya just gotta love the little quirrels with disabilities, they are SO inspiring!

[Charley Chuckles]

Is growing an extra arm a problem? Can you stimulate him to get him to go? If so, can you put a cloth over his eyes, you hold him and have hubby stimulate him and hold the specimen container? That's what we have to do with Magnus, it's a definately a 2 person job. My other squirrel will pee right in the cup!

But then hubby loses an arm remember CC is a one mommy squirrel and does not play well with others no whatever needs to be done I must do it myself but I can I can I will

[SquirrelCav]

I've been feeding the healthy diet with less than 1 nut per day and a calcium supplement of 133mg per day and magnesium and vit D both at 2.5:1 ratio with calcium being 2.5. Both my squirrels act and behave completely normal. On a routine urine test, both my squirrels ph was 9!!! That is WAY too high.

Are you feeding those supplements in addition to blocks, or instead of blocks? The Healthy Diet doesn't include any supplements.

- Jay

[Busysqrl]

Are you feeding those supplements in addition to blocks, or instead of blocks? The Healthy Diet doesn't include any supplements.

- Jay

Instead of blocks.

[mpetys]

But then hubby loses an arm remember CC is a one mommy squirrel and does not play well with others no whatever needs to be done I must do it myself but I can I can I will

I'm gonna need to see some how-to videos!

[jo_schmoe]

Thank you for posting for those of us that couldn't attend the gathering...Ive always wanted to go and meet you ladies and gents....but 1000 miles is a very long way!!
I very interested in what Dr. E has to say about this topic....Ive been supplementing vit D since the foxers were about 3 months old.......and have had great results with both species.... I'd like to know how she feels about what Im using.....any word back from her yet??

[Amathis84]

As far as the regulat PH strips are concerned, you may be able to get these at any pool company or even lowes and walmart? PH is measured from 0-14 no matter what you're testing. If you can get the little one to pee on a hard (non-absorbent) surface you should be able to set the strip and have a few drops sit on the test side. Just make sure it sits flat. JUST A THOUGHT!!

As far as the D3 is it bad for gray squirrels? For some reason my brain keeps telling me that I have read somewhere to make sure not to give them Vitamin D... If this is safe for squirrels that would make supplementing a breeze!!

Thanks!!!

[island rehabber]

It just so happens that we now have the PDF files ready to post, of Dr Emerson's, Anne's and my presentation handouts. I am going to try doing this now in the appropriate forums, and hope the files aren't too big for TSB to handle.

Wizard Woman Milo's Mom is working on how we can access the videos as well -- those files are enormous and require some techie wizardry to post.

It's all coming - hang in there folks.

[island rehabber]

It just so happens that we now have the PDF files ready to post, of Dr Emerson's, Anne's and my presentation handouts. I am going to try doing this now in the appropriate forums, and hope the files aren't too big for TSB to handle.

AAAARRGH!!

the files are too big.

[jo_schmoe]

AAAARRGH!!

the files are too big.

Can you upload them to photobucket...or youtube?? You can set them to private and give out the password to TSB members....

[stosh2010]

AAAARRGH!!

the files are too big.

Is there a way to post the files in "segments or chapters" to reduce the total file size.???

[island rehabber]

Is there a way to post the files in "segments or chapters" to reduce the total file size.???

Our VP of Operations, Technology and Wizardry, Milo's Mom, will be working exactly on that later today

[BigNibbler]

If its of any help in the future, just get me the video on a hard drive or any media and I can convert and upload it no problem editing or resizing as needed.
For a worthy cause!

[island rehabber]

If its of any help in the future, just get me the video on a hard drive or any media and I can convert and upload it no problem editing or resizing as needed.
For a worthy cause!

Wow, thank you MN -- we may be calling you shortly!

[Nancy in New York]

Our VP of Operations, Technology and Wizardry, Milo's Mom, will be working exactly on that later today

There is a God, I thought you were going to say "Our VP of Operations, Technology and Wizardry, Charley Chuckles".......

[Milo's Mom]

I just walked in the door and will immediately begin downsizing the files of the handouts. As soon as those are done and off to IR for posting, I will start the process of uploading the videos. I have a pretty fast connection, but these video files are MASSIVE, so it's gonna take awhile to get them uploaded, but I am actively working on it.

[island rehabber]

There is a God, I thought you were going to say "Our VP of Operations, Technology and Wizardry, Charley Chuckles".......

nonono, as the Chairman & CEO she'll have to sign off on it.....

[Sweet Simon's Mommy]

I think Abby would be able to chew on a computer just as well as any squirrel