Hello,
Just a back story before my question. I have rescued just about everything but a baby squirrel. My college is a doctorate in zoology. I found Nibbles in our yard. There has been a Barred Owl in our neighborhood recently and my husband and I have noticed all the squirrels are mostly gone. In our tree, right next to our deck is a maple tree where several families live (or used to live). While my husband was mowing the lawn he saw a baby squirrel and called me to come get it. Its eyes were closed at the time and I weighed her and determined her age to be around 4-5 weeks old. I have had her for a week. I have been feeding Esbilac and ordered Fox Valley 20/50 right way (it just came in today). I also ordered a miracle nipple and a 3ml syringe as by my calculations she is taking around 8.5 - 9ml every four hours. ( i have also bought some Mazuri Rodent block and have started to introduce her to that for the last couple of days.
NOW to my Question. - I have been using my needles (I am a diabetic) , I cut out the needle and she has been doing awesome on those needles (1cc syringe). She has never aspirated at all as I am very careful and go really really slow. However, her new nipple and syringe from Henry's came in and I fed her with this device and she aspirated right away, nothing coming out of nose but lots of sneezing. I stopped it right away, wiped her nose and let her take a minute, then continued with her familiar needles that I have been using all along and no aspiration.
Should I be worried about Aspiration Pneumonia just from one syringe (not a whole feeding)?
I know this is odd that I am so worried but I just get so worried, I am a major worry wart!! I want her to survive and set her free and live the best possible life. Thanks to anyone who helps!!