My chipmunk is slipping away I fear. She is not maintaining body heat well and is weak.
I found her 4 days ago cold, wet and moving very slowly and erratically across an open field. I think she's about 6 weeks old. Have been feeding esbilac, nuts, veggies, fruit etc. She's had a good appetite but I worry the food is causing a blockage and she cannot pass it for some reason. Her abdomen was slightly swollen and the dark hole was present when I found her, but its gotten worse. She was eliminating fine but hasn't for a while now. I'm worried all the food is causing a blockage in her intestines.
She is shivering on and off, and her jaw is trembling/teeth chattering occasionally. She is weak and seems "out of it". She did accept formula a short while ago but I think its because she's thirsty.
My question, what are your thoughts if I tried to induce mild diarrhea to see if it helps her clear the swelling in her insides? I don't want the swelling to burst her insides.
If I attempted to induce mild diarrhea, what could I use for this?
Any other advice is greatly appreciated. Thank you so much.