Just got 2, and they wont take formula or pedialyte

[skinnywater]

Just got these two this afternoon, they havent taken anything since they were found this morning. They are grays, eyes open and very mobile, tails havent fluffed up yet. They do poop and pee on their own
What can we do to get them to take the bottle.
We are in Lakeland.

[SammysMom]

On the phone now.

[Nancy in New York]

On the phone now.

Let us know how it's going.

[SammysMom]

Spoke to Skinnywater and it sounds like he has a couple of 5 week old babies on his hands. One of them is missing the toes on one back foot. I have emailed Rhapsody and am hoping to hear back soon.

[Nancy in New York]

Spoke to Skinnywater and it sounds like he has a couple of 5 week old babies on his hands. One of them is missing the toes on one back foot. I have emailed Rhapsody and am hoping to hear back soon.

Thanks Gayle!

[skinnywater]

Ok, did the pinch test and they are dehydrated. Working on getting that fixed.
Here are a couple of pics.Pic 1 is of the injured foot that belongs to squirrel in pic 2.

[skinnywater]

Yes, thank you Gayle and Nancy.

[HRT4SQRLS]

firerunner is in Lakeland also.

[SammysMom]

Good call Patti!

[Nancy in New York]

Akkkkkkkk they're so precious!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thank you for helping them!

[skinnywater]

We were able to get both of the boys to take the pedialyte, and they are still peeing.

[SammysMom]

How's the pinch test going? They are just too sweet...

[island rehabber]

They are adorable. Remember the old cliche' -- the more you hydrate them, the more they want to drink. Dehydration = lack of appetite = more dehydration = death. Slurp it up, precious babies!

[SammysMom]

Once you have them hydrated, you can offer them formula (Esbilac with probiotics). Be sure that it is very warm and it will be more appealing to them. Be certain they are fully hydrated before giving formula though.
I haven't heard back from Rhapsody, but if we don't hear from her there is another person or two that we can try. Keep up the good work!

[crazy4squirrels]

If no one near I can travel to PU

[SammysMom]

What a terrific offer C4S!!! Thank-you so much. I think that you are a wonderful option for these little guys. And we know you have a great release site...

[Chickenlegs]

LOOK at those sweeties! That little guy missing toes reminds me of "Poodle"-- one of my all time heartbreakers. His missing toes didn't stop him from going out and living a good life. Poodle came home when he got sick. He died in my arms. He knew where home was and when it was time he wanted to be home to leave this earth. I hope those darlings grow up to live as good a life as Poodle did.

[skinnywater]

If no one near I can travel to PU

Check your PMs.

[skinnywater]

Havent heard from c4s, they are taking the pedialyte, but wont have anything to do with the formula.
Anyone else in lakeland?

[pappy1264]

You can pick up some ensure (butter pecan) and dilute it with formula and extra water to get them going. Being older, it can take a bit to get them to take the formula, but doing this usually works. Very cute!! No pedialyte after 24 hours, if needed you can make homemade pedialyte, just leave the sugar out.