Rocky losing weight and poop is tiny

[Diggie's Friend]

Are his poops strung together?

If so add a bit of organic pineapple with no real or artificial sugars added plain to his diet. This was recommended to me years ago by a licenced squirrel rehabber, as it aides in digestion.

Also Pet Flora from Safer Medical of MT. This is actually a very good deal, as this source will last for nearly 4 years of daily doses of 1/64 Tsp. per day added to the diet (in plain organic LF yogurt).


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I recommend adding Milk Thistle seed extract to his diet; it lends support against toxins.

Just 0.05 ml measure perhaps in organic yogurt

(Stonyfield Low Fat Plain creamy
http://www.stonyfield.com/products/y...fat-plain-32oz

(Green Valley Lowfat plain)
https://greenvalleylactosefree.com/p...e-plain-yogurt.

Also, providing a good water source to his food to support better hydration.

For elimination of other polutants and heavy metals, I recommend Aquasana affordable bottle filter.

Removes over 99% of bacteria, lead, chlorine,
cryptosporidium, and giardia from any tap water.

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[PlaynAngel]

Are his poops strung together?

If so add a bit of organic pineapple with no real or artificial sugars added plain to his diet. This was recommended to me years ago by a licenced squirrel rehabber, as it aides in digestion.

Also Pet Flora from Safer Medical of MT. This is actually a very good deal, as this source will last for nearly 4 years of daily doses of 1/64 Tsp. per day added to the diet (in plain organic LF yogurt).


https://www.amazon.com/Pet-Flora-Spe...A2XUOVLOF1KYDU

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...=ATVPDKIKX0DER

I recommend adding Milk Thistle seed extract to his diet; it lends support against toxins.

Just 0.05 ml measure perhaps in organic yogurt

(Stonyfield Low Fat Plain creamy
http://www.stonyfield.com/products/y...fat-plain-32oz

(Green Valley Lowfat plain)
https://greenvalleylactosefree.com/p...e-plain-yogurt.

Also, providing a good water source to his food to support better hydration.

For elimination of other polutants and heavy metals, I recommend Aquasana affordable bottle filter.



https://www.amazon.com/gp/slredirect...getName=sp_atf

https://www.amazon.com/Aquasana-Clea...r+bottle&psc=1

no they are not they are like a 10th of the size that they should be tho. I will check out the recommendations and see how he fares. I am sorry I guess this should not be in the life threatening forum anymore. I appreciate the help though. Very scary stuff as I do worry so much about his weight loss. The vet put him on milk thistle and an antibiotic. He is still not eating much though. Suggestions on how to get him to eat. I gave him some corn yesterday just so he would eat something. Very worried that he is not eating. He does not like yogart or butter pecan ensure (both of which I tried yesterday).

[Diggie's Friend]

Save for rodent block, I would add water to his food, even to the yogurt not so that it is runny though, but mixed in well.

I would get the MTS liquid organic source for maintainance when you finish with what the vet have given to you for him, as it goes readily into the liver.

The Pet Flora is not a dairy source, but a soil based organism source, that these animals need in captivity; for once out of the wild they no longer have access to the natural sources of these same bacterias in the wild. In the case of using antibiotics, that destroy the good digestive bacteria, it is essential to replace the good bacterial organisms; otherwise there is a very negative impact to both digestion, and health, as over 80-% of the immune system is located in the intestinal tract.

This source is the least price of the two I know of, with 29 strains of good bacteria with a prebiotic that supports this bacteria in the intestinal tract. It has no additives, or flavors. Other sources offer too few bacterial strains, some that aren't even appropriate to use for animals. Be sure to take a bit of time to read about this source on the product page.

[Diggie's Friend]

Try adding some plain organic yogurt to organic naturally sweetened applesauce; that is mostly applesauce with a bit of yogurt. Green Valley brand also carries a vanilla yogurt that isn't super high in sugar compared to other sources. You could also doctor up the mix with some organic ground pecans or English walnut.

Adding this source makes the yogurt smell nutty also. Very healthy for males.

https://www.amazon.com/Pumpkin-Seed-...ompany+pumpkin

Give him cooled boiled peas (organic)_ and Butternut squash (Earthbound organic BN squash cubed makes this easy to do. If you want to put up some of this then get a whole squash, slice it into sections and bake it. Then using a melon baller you can easily scoop out portions, and pull out the air in the bag closing it near fully using a straw to remove the last of the air before sealing it. Then you can take out two scoops a day to feed him.

Not wanting to eat is often a sign of metabolic bone disease, for that I will let the other members fill you in on how to address that.

[cava]

Has he been actually eating his hhb's or hiding them? I've found quite a few rock solid hidden hhb's in my time, little stinkers.

I would make sure his diet is on point before anything else. So much depends on proper nutrition, including weight gain, skin and coat, etc.

Here's a helpful link for picky eaters...https://thesquirrelboard.com/forums/...h-Picky-Eaters

[PlaynAngel]

Has he been actually eating his hhb's or hiding them? I've found quite a few rock solid hidden hhb's in my time, little stinkers.

I would make sure his diet is on point before anything else. So much depends on proper nutrition, including weight gain, skin and coat, etc.

Here's a helpful link for picky eaters...https://thesquirrelboard.com/forums/...h-Picky-Eaters

I have been feeding him Henrys since the day I got him. About 3 weeks ago he decided he didn't want them so I ordered the picky eaters and you are right.... He was tearing them up and not eating very much of them at all. He gets vegtables and fruits every day and yes, he was getting a couple of nuts as well. We cut back on the nuts and he went on a hunger strike. I gave him a pinecone that I found on the ground outside of church a month ago and since then he has been very picky. The xrays show no blockage which is why I am concerned with his behavior. I am going to do these suggestions tho!! No MBD according to the vet exists and that is good news but I am going to get that flora stuff as he does eat dirt when he has the chance to do so (when he is on my screened in porch). Is it better to have him in the bigger cage during the day or to leave him in the smaller one til I get home to play with him?

[cava]

Is it better to have him in the bigger cage during the day or to leave him in the smaller one til I get home to play with him?

I think a larger cage is always better unless you have a lame baby that needs to rest or not climb. The more he wears himself out climbing, hopefully, the hungrier he'll be and eat the blocks. Omit fruit and nuts until he is eating the blocks. Time for some tough love Momma.