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[chelsea]

I have 2 young squirrels, I'm thinking between 8-12 weeks and I just want to know if they are supposed to be a certain weight. One of them weighs 93 grams and the other weighs 147 grams on a digital kitchen scale. The weight difference between them bother me.
Also, the other day the smaller squirrel had a really hard butt and it looked as if a tiny bit of white stuff (puss??) Was in his butthole. So I soaked his bottom (with a fight of course lol) and rubbed his belly at the same time. His butt softened up and I haven't seen anymore white stuff but I'm still scared. And it looks like hes trying to go to the bathroom sometimes but nothing happens. Other times he poops ok. He won't clean himself down there like the bigger one will so I've been wiping him with baby wipes.
Next question- I guess I have 3 sorry.
The bigger ones poop is hard and today I helped pull some poop out of his bum and it look like there was something like a string holding the little pebbles together like a necklace. What can I do for that?

P.s I only have them because my friend cut down a tree and unfortunately killed their mom and 4 other babies

[stepnstone]

I have 2 young squirrels, I'm thinking between 8-12 weeks and I just want to know if they are supposed to be a certain weight. One of them weighs 93 grams and the other weighs 147 grams on a digital kitchen scale. The weight difference between them bother me.
Also, the other day the smaller squirrel had a really hard butt and it looked as if a tiny bit of white stuff (puss??) Was in his butthole. So I soaked his bottom (with a fight of course lol) and rubbed his belly at the same time. His butt softened up and I haven't seen anymore white stuff but I'm still scared. And it looks like hes trying to go to the bathroom sometimes but nothing happens. Other times he poops ok. He won't clean himself down there like the bigger one will so I've been wiping him with baby wipes.
Next question- I guess I have 3 sorry.
The bigger ones poop is hard and today I helped pull some poop out of his bum and it look like there was something like a string holding the little pebbles together like a necklace. What can I do for that?

What you are describing with each from weight to poop in my opinion sure
sounds like both have an intestinal parasite. I would get them treated as
soon as possible. What you want to look for is a Praziquantel dewormer.
Most pet supplies such as PetSmart, Petco, carry it and in some places even
Walmart will carry it.

Weights can vary depending on individual squirrels but an average guide line
for a grey 7-8 weeks is 250 grams or greater.
How long have you had them and what formula are you feeding?

[farrelli]

Yes, what are you feeding and how much? Are they both well hydrated? Gently pinch the skin between the shoulders and see if it tents or goes right back down, like on the back of your hand, which it should.

Be careful about any vets or rehabbers. Squirrels are illegal in most states and many times they will be seized, sometimes even euthanized, so you'd be better off getting the drug mentioned on your own unless you know someone you can trust.

[chelsea]

Ive had them for about 2 weeks now. When i checked hydration the bigger one seems to be slightly dehydrated. So I gave him about 6 ccs of pedialyte over a 12 hour time period. Mainly so his waste wouldnt be so hard also. The smaller one is fine. I'm pretty sure I just saw worms in some of their poop but this is the first time.
I will definitely pick some of that up. But I have been feeding them fox valley formula 2-3 times a day now. The bigger one will drink just fine sometimes but the smaller one seems to hate it. He would rather have water.. so i give him as much as he wants, there's a water bottle on their cage. And they also get one henrys squirrel block growth formula along with veggies and fruits. I just recently introduced nuts yesterday.