Re: New baby with possible MBD
I have to say that he looks a bit dehydrated and thin. What formula are you feeding? At this age he should be on FV 20/50. Esbilac is ok if that is what you already have. If he was fed an adequate amt of FV from the other rehabber, he should not have MBD. Like Mel said, he could have fallen. Feel along his spine and see if you feel anything odd.
He looks to be 6-6.5 weeks of age. Had the other rehabber started to ween him? If so he is way too young. Feed formula at 5-7% of his body weight 5-6 times a day with two hydration feedings between formula feedings. A homemade version of hydration fluid is 2 cups of water, 1.5 Tbsp of sugar, 1/2 tsp of salt. What is his weight and what is his sisters weight?
It would be good to get him started on an anti inflammatory. If you can get one pill of prednisone that would be great. There are other anti inflammatories ut pred would be the best.
redwuff
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Master Wildlife Rehabilitator