Help needed!

[CheekyRalph92]

Hello everybody, I am having a bit of an issue with my rescue. (male, grey squirrel: Ralph) I have had him now for 2 weeks. He came seeking help by chirping very loudly. As soon as he saw me, he quit chirping and walked up to me. So, I knew he needed help. I tried looking for momma or a nest at least to no avail. So, I decided to rescue him. The poor guy was very dehydrated and I gave him some water with a cotton ball. I got some Esbilac that day. He didn't want it at first but once he was hydrated enough, he started eating it like crazy. Age-wise, I am unsure. He came with open eyes, no bushy tail, and I'm unsure if he had top/bottom teeth. I believe he had bottom for sure, but top, I don't know. I have not had ANY issues with him feeding since he started eating (which I do every 4 hours except at night). I feed him at around 7am, 11am, around 3:45-4pm, then again around 8pm. Tonight was a little different, he didn't seem to want to eat as much throughout the day, and tonight he only ate about 3ml. He usually eats around 8-9ml easily. I cut a small piece of a grape out and he sucked on it for a bit but I didn't want him to bite into and get choked as I am unsure if he is ready for that. I have Henry's healthy blocks coming but I am afraid that he didn't eat much tonight. If I can figure out how to post a picture, I will post one so may e someone with more experience can give me an age range. He now has a bushier tail, bigger than he was for sure, and climbs all the way up my body quite easily..

[CheekyRalph92]

Also, no clicking, mouth breathing, or anything the would make me believe it's ap.

[CheekyRalph92]

Most recent pictures of Ralph

[CheekyRalph92]

Also, sorry for another response but my anxiety is through the roof and I feel like I haven't given enough info.. He poops and pees by himself now everytime I take him out to walk/climb around a bit. I think he thinks my cats 3 story cat tower is his poop/pee palace. Also, he is never on the cat tower without me being right there with him. My cat is also NEVER out when Ralph is out.

[CheekyRalph92]

Update: He ate this morning, but again, only about 3-3.5ml.

Please, any help at all would be greatly appreciated. I'm anxious about it.. He is still active and hops around when he's out of the container..

[Spanky]

He is about 7 - 7.5 weeks old. He should be started on rodent block (Henry's) as soon as it arrives. Give him 1/2 block at a time.... he'll likely start by making crumbs of it instead of actually eating it. Once he is eating... and actually eating the block... well, then is the time to begin to introduce veggies and then eventually fruits:
https://thesquirrelboard.com/forums/...-Pet-Squirrels

Any chance the pickiness is related to the formula temperature? They can be picky and usually prefer it warmer than we might think they would...

And this change in appetite could well be because he is old enough to be eating solids, but start with the block... doing otherwise is choosing the difficult path.

[CheekyRalph92]

I figured it could be temp related. He usually prefers VERY warm. To the point where when I drip it on the top of my hand it almost burns for a split second. I let it sit out for about 5 minutes then give it to him. This morning, it was the temp he usually eats, but still only ate about 3 or so ml.. I can tell by squishing his belly with 2 fingers he isn't "full". So I am just concerned.