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    my name is dallas, I have two brother squirrels ive been raising since they were roughly 5-6 weeks old, they are now about 12-13 weeks.. they were living inside for about four weeks then I built them and enclosure outside and put their nest box in there and branches and etc. for them to climb on... annnyyyywwwaayyyyysssss, one of em has been wet around his privates, not sure how long just noticed yesterday, they are to fast and scampy to hold.. not sure what to do... the other brother is just fine, names are hood and pocket (one always slept in my pocket and the other in my hood as youngens)

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    Quote Originally Posted by 07ghost88 View Post
    my name is dallas, I have two brother squirrels ive been raising since they were roughly 5-6 weeks old, they are now about 12-13 weeks.. they were living inside for about four weeks then I built them and enclosure outside and put their nest box in there and branches and etc. for them to climb on... annnyyyywwwaayyyyysssss, one of em has been wet around his privates, not sure how long just noticed yesterday, they are to fast and scampy to hold.. not sure what to do... the other brother is just fine, names are hood and pocket (one always slept in my pocket and the other in my hood as youngens)
    Most likely he is just a bed wetter. Not so uncommon
    in boys! But boy do they get stinky

    He will out grow this. Would love to see pics of your boys!

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    that's the first thing I thought of too, no un-normal activity... they started jumpin on me again since the move "outdoors" casue they were a little scared at first.. we have tons of pictures since we first got em..I will post some soon

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    Keep an eye on him for any straining. It can also be a sign of a UTI. Would need abs for that, if so. (also really watch for anyone suckling on him. Dealing with it now. I never heard them but caught one yesterday.)
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    im going to keep an eye on him, unfortunately not much I can do if it requires hands on....

    this is them about 9-10 weeks

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    this is them about 9-10 weeks

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    Just to confirm, what is their diet?
    Super cute btw!

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    almonds, rodent block, one likes apples one like oranges... they haven't quite cracked the walnut code... gonna get them some vegetables soon

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    Nuts should be only on or two a day. What kind of rodent block?

    Here is our diet guide:

    http://thesquirrelboard.com/forums/s...-Pet-Squirrels

    How close are you to it? We find that the majority of problems we see are diet related.

    What kind of formula did/do they get?

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    They are still very young. I agree w/ Pappy to watch for a UTI. It isn't normal for squirrels of this age to be wet. Sibling or self suckling can lead to UTI's. Strong/offensive smelling urine is a strong indication of a UTI. Changes in their habitat can cause anxiety and a need for that comfort and security of nursing. I have had many "self suckers" over the yrs. If it continues I'd suggest starting him on antibiotics.

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    thanks farrelli, ill update their diet ASAP.. ill try and spend more time with them, its really hard right now.. im not at the house so im not sure which rodent block at this moment.. when we first got them they were on puppy formula for about a week before they started eating solids

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    When you get the chance, can you check to see is this was their formula?
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    Quote Originally Posted by DarkLies212 View Post
    When you get the chance, can you check to see is this was their formula?
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    yes, we didn't get the powder though, we had the premixed can because they were old enough and weren't on it for long

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    The pre-mixed isn;t as good, so you really need to correct that diet pronto. You might consider adding additional calcium to the diet, but without added vitamin D. The squirrel blocks you've hopefully already bought will provide that.

    http://www.henryspets.com/squirrel-diet/

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    They are no longer on formula, haven't been for about3-4 weeks

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    I kind of understood that. What I'm saying is that he didn't have a good nutritional foundation as a baby and then didn't get blocks, he's kind of behind the eight ball and he should probably have some corrective action over and above just following the healthy diet guide. He might need a bit of extra calcium for awhile. You could get Tums and give them a little, antler or cuttle bone from a pet store, or this sprinkled on the food:

    http://www.henryspets.com/calcium-carbonate-powder/

    Btw, any improvement? Have you check the urine for smell or color?

    Have you offered cranberries or REAL cranberry juice (not that Ocean Spray stuff) to treat a possible UTI?

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    as of yesterday, it looks like he has been messing with it less if not at all, I gave em a lil bit of tums, I started block only in the morning, veggies during the day/evening, and they're favorite (almonds) (only a couple) just before bedtime.. and ive been "playing" with them more!!! one more question... sometimes they lunge at my hand and grab it like they are going to attack it, but they just grab it and let go... do they just think I have food? (yes I hand them food when I feed them a lot) oh and by the way: I saw Hood crackin open a walnut yesterday and eating it!!!!!!!! proud squirrel parent right huurrrrrr

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    oh yeah, and I got them some all natural cranberries... I know pocket loves em

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    pocket is all better now!

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