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    Default Baby squirrel poo issues

    So i have a 2 week old baby. I have had problems getting him to gain weight. I has him on petage goat milk formula powder with the heavy whipping cream and through the last 3 days transitioned him to the petage puppy powder formula with prob. Since switching him is has only gained 3 quarters of a gram. And now has bm problems. He isnt having one with every feeding its averaging about 2 huge ones a day and they arent happening during stimutation. I will stimulate him for up to 5 mins and have also tried under warm water. But his is only bm'ing in his container. Also he doesnt seem bloated and his belly isnt hard either.
    Could this be the new formula? What is a normal weight gain per day or a baby?
    He is eating 1.25ml per every 2 hours

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    Can you post a pic of the formula? The Pet Ag formula MUST be ESBILAC POWDERED. Esbilac is made by PetAg but there are two different formulas.

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    Default Re: Baby squirrel poo issues

    Before we start trouble shooting and offering suggestions. I’d like to know that the formula is the correct one.

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    Yes it is the petag esbilac puppy powder formula with prebiotics and probiotics.
    I just weighed him he is 18.7g. Ive had him for 12 days and think he is very close to this age.
    I didnt get a pic of his last poop but it was yellow but really hard. The one previous was also yellow softish long strand with a little brown to it. None of his poop has had a smell so farName:  20190304_153904.jpg
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    If it’s the correct formula, then don’t change it. Try offering some water BETWEEN scheduled feedings. You can add a touch of honey to the water for taste and the honey may help loosen the stool. The amount you’re feeding is perfect. . The water should help if it’s from slight dehydration. The warm water gentle massages may help too, but take care to dry thoroughly. Continue to stimulate at every feeding and keep us updated if there’s no improvement.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mel1959 View Post
    If it’s the correct formula, then don’t change it. Try offering some water BETWEEN scheduled feedings. You can add a touch of honey to the water for taste and the honey may help loosen the stool. The amount you’re feeding is perfect. . The water should help if it’s from slight dehydration. The warm water gentle massages may help too, but take care to dry thoroughly. Continue to stimulate at every feeding and keep us updated if there’s no improvement.
    Okay ill add the water with honey between. Thanks. How long show i keep with the water feedings? Until his bm's become normal? And am i correct with the fact he should have a bm with each stimutation? Also what is a normal weight gain i should be expecting? Ive been keeping a very detailed journal and weigh him twice a day. I just want to make sure he is very well cared for.

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    Default Re: Baby squirrel poo issues

    Some pinkie experts should be on soon to help. In the meantime, what is this babies current weight? What do his poops look like? firm? Goopy? Do they smell bad?


    Quote Originally Posted by Iamtoenail View Post
    So i have a 2 week old baby. I have had problems getting him to gain weight. I has him on petage goat milk formula powder with the heavy whipping cream and through the last 3 days transitioned him to the petage puppy powder formula with prob. Since switching him is has only gained 3 quarters of a gram. And now has bm problems. He isnt having one with every feeding its averaging about 2 huge ones a day and they arent happening during stimutation. I will stimulate him for up to 5 mins and have also tried under warm water. But his is only bm'ing in his container. Also he doesnt seem bloated and his belly isnt hard either.
    Could this be the new formula? What is a normal weight gain per day or a baby?
    He is eating 1.25ml per every 2 hours

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