I need help with my squirrel

[Madelin]

I just start feeding one of my squirrel today with formula and he has diarrhea, what can I do to help him, please help me, I live in Tampa and because the huracan Irma any of the veterinarian clinics are open,

[Mel1959]

What formula are you feeding? How often and how much? Squirrels are fed based on their weight. Rule of thumb is 5-7% of their weight per feeding.

If you over feed, cut back for the next couple of feelings and see what happens. You would have to post the type of formula you are using before we can rule that one out.

[Madelin]

Im using 1 tablespoon of milk replacer plus for poppies brand PetAg 2 tablespoon of water and 1/2 tablespoon of weeping cream, I mix everything and i feed them with 1cc syringe, 2cc every 3 hours, I don't know how much they weight, and they just open their eyes today. the girl is fine but the boy had 1 diarrhea.

[Madelin]

Im using 1 tablespoon of milk replacer plus for poppies brand PetAg 2 tablespoon of water and 1/2 tablespoon of weeping cream, I mix everything and i feed them with 1cc syringe, 2cc every 3 hours, I don't know how much they weight, and they just open their eyes today. Thank you,

[Madelin]

this is the formula that i am using

[stepnstone]

this is the formula that i am using

Wrong formula, bad for squirrels, and the reason for the diarrhea!
Pictured below is the formula you need. Hydrate to flush out his
system, Mix as directed 2-1, do not add cream at this point.


Babies eyes normally open at 5 weeks of age, if you are only feeding him 2cc per feeding you are starving him!
Babies are fed between 6-7% of their body weight, having a scale that weighs in grams is not an option, it's essential!
Please post a picture of this baby so we may better access him and help you.

[Madelin]

OMG poor babies here are the picture of the boy and he is 80g, after i read your Baby Squirrel care section i run to walmart to by scale and weight my babies,

[Madelin]

and this is the girl, she doesn't has diarrhea she is 81 g

[Madelin]

please tell me if this formula is good because dose are the only to that i have at this moment, i just order the one that you recommend in amazon it doesn't come till Monday, thank you so much for help me, is my first time and i don know nothing, i calculate the weight and for 80g i should give then 4cc right ????

[Nancy in New York]

please tell me if this formula is good because dose are the only to that i have at this moment, i just order the one that you recommend in amazon it doesn't come till Monday, thank you so much for help me, is my first time and i don know nothing, i calculate the weight and for 80g i should give then 4cc right ????

Yes that formula is good.
Start off with a few feedings at a ratio of 1 part Fox Valley to 3 parts water.
Do this for a couple of feedings.
Then go to full strength meaning 1 part formula to 2 parts FV.
Mix the powder with really HOT water to make sure that it all dissolves.

Increase the amount you are giving per feeding GRADUALLY, we don't
want them bloating. There tummies should feel like a balloon after feeding
but NOT hard.
Here's a chart to show how much they should be eating if you
go by the 5-7% "rule of thumb"

[Madelin]

Thank you so much for every thing, my baby boy it doesn't have diarrhea now, I'll post an update of how they are every day thank you for all your help

[Madelin]

My baby girl ate 4cc without problems but the boy only ate 3cc very slowly should I give him more after 2 hours or I should wait for 4 hours and try again to see if he eat the 4cc????

[stepnstone]

My baby girl ate 4cc without problems but the boy only ate 3cc very slowly should I give him more after 2 hours or I should wait for 4 hours and try again to see if he eat the 4cc????

I wouldn't force him, I'd wait the 4 hours.

[Madelin]

Yes I did it, and he ate the 4 cc without problem thanks god and all of you, thank you so much for your advice and support, my baby has energy and he is acting normal, no more diarrhea

[stepnstone]

Yes I did it, and he ate the 4 cc without problem thanks god and all of you, thank you so much for your advice and support, my baby has energy and he is acting normal, no more diarrhea

That's really good to hear!

[Madelin]

How many times Should i feed them, I'm giving them 4 cc every 4 hours since 7 am, but my girl the last time didn't want the 4 cc, she ate only 2cc and now she didn't want not even one ,

[cava]

Sometimes they won't eat the total every time. Also things like the odor on your hands, if the temperature of the formula isn't right, if the nipple is stinky, if it's time for a fresh batch of formula etc.

If she is healthy and doing well and you tried at 11 and she only wanted 2 ml, let her sleep and begin again in the morning. Don't force her. She may just be full.

You can give them a longer break without feeding overnight. It gives them time to digest as well.

Also, I love that white leg she has!

[Nancy in New York]

Also, I love that white leg she has!

And the white nails, under the tail, and tail tip too! WOW!
Curious, the back are white and the front are black. Gorgeous!

[Madelin]

yes she is beautiful, is my first time trying to save a squirrel and I think that this two little babies saved me,

[UDoWhat]

yes she is beautiful, is my first time trying to save a squirrel and I think that this two little babies saved me,

The first year I rehabbed I had 3 little squirrels with all white feet like your babies have. I loved them. I will see if I can find a picture and post it tomorrow. I have never seen that again until now. So cool! I love your babies. Thank you for saving them.