Re: rehabbing a 6 week old gray squirrel hes very sick
Originally Posted by
grimmsmom
Spanky, thank you
I have been told that puppy formula will kill a baby squirrel. I know you guys are pros at this just concerned about grimm. Hes been really sick and I am very worried. He has been trying to nurse all over my arms face and hands all day, its pitiful. I will go to Tractor supply tomorrow morning asap. when you are saying 50% does that mean you mix it half and half with the fox valley farms and yes I ordered the 20/50. could he be nursing on his anus? does that ever happen? And could I give him a little of the goats milk w yougurt and water tonight? Im thinking hes been eating too fast and wasnt getting the nutrients he needed and was just passing the formula. sorry for all the questions this baby has been such a true blessing to me! I am in recovery from Cancer treatment of five years.Im just one year in remission. Hes such a beautiful part of my life.
Cows milk, scalded milk, can kill a baby squirrel. Kitten formula can cause diarrhea which in turn causes dehydration that can kill.
Liquid formulas can waste a baby, the correct powered puppy formula is the safe one.
How often and how much are you feeding each time? Do you have a weight on this baby to know how much you should be feeding?
Over feeding, feeding too close together causes diarrhea, diarrhea causes dehydration. Babies need to be fed between 5-7% of their body weight.
I personally recommend holding a new intake or a baby with diarrhea at 5% until their bowels are well formed and remained stable. Having a (food)
scale that can weigh in grams is essential when raising these babies not just for proper feeding but also for administering meds if they were to be
needed. Meds are also dosed by body weight.
Can you post a few pictures of baby please....
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