Esbilac Powdered Puppy Milk Replacer Work Around

[TomahawkFlyers]

Having read the most recent concerns about Esbilac powdered puppy milk replacer and pinkies, I am switching to the following foods and schedule to avoid problems for any wee ones who come our way. All with a 1ml syringe, preferably with a surrogate nipple attached (Henry's Healthy Pets) to the business end:

• 0 through 3 Weeks: Homemade goat's milk formula (Thank you, Island Rehabber)

3 parts goat’s milk*
1 part heavy whipping cream
1 part vanilla yogurt
Formula will last 48 hours in refrigerator.

• 4 through 5 or 6 Weeks: Esbilac powdered puppy milk replacer

• 6 or 7 weeks through to solids: Fox Valley 20/50

Your squirrel will let you know when it is time to transition to solids. S/he will drink less and ultimately turn his/her head away when formula is offered. With our Tomahawk Flyers, when they start reducing intake of 20/50, we squirt some on a block and offer that to them. If they don't take it today, offer a fresh one again tomorrow until they learn just how delicious blocks are.

*Goat’s Milk
This can be purchased at natural food stores such as Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods, and at most health food stores that sell groceries. It is a product for humans. Do not substitute commercial formula made for baby goats or other livestock sold at feed stores.

Goat’s milk is available fresh in a carton; evaporated in a can; and as a powdered milk. If you purchase either the evaporated or powdered versions, please blend them with water according to the package directions before using to make the formula.