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I get very concerned when a young baby squirrel decreases the intake of formula. I can overlook ONE day but if that continues today, it is a red flag. I doubt he doesn’t like the FV. It is a bit more filling than the Esbilac so maybe it’s that. Pick Felix up and put him next to your ear like a phone. Listen very closely for a clicking sound. Clicking (even faint) is a sign of aspiration pneumonia. He would need to be treated ASAP. I’m hopeful your next post is that he was perfectly normal today with a hardy appetite. Just to be on the safe side it’s good to have an antibiotic on hand in case it’s needed. See what you can find. It only takes one pill. We can dose it if needed. Most people have a few random antibiotics left over.
Wait until he is taking his formula well, then give him either Henry’s Health block or a commercial rodent block. Block should be the first solid food. After that I would give veggies like kale, broccoli or sugar snap peas.