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    Default Smelly, strange poop - 11 week old squirrel

    I’ve been raising two girls the past couple of months and both are 11 weeks old right now. Both squirrels are getting their same formula and haven’t had an GI issues. However, since I’ve introduced solids to the squirrels, one squirrel is having strange poop. It smells like fish, absolutely horrific smelling, and is very soft but not diarrheal. It’s a weird gray color and has a white mucus sac around it. It recently changed to a yellow-ish color. Any ideas on what could’ve caused this? They eat the veggies from Henry’s health diet pyramid and the produce is washed before feeding to them. They also eat picky blocks and Mazuri rat blocks. No issues until this past week. The other squirrel is completely fine. Graphic, but posted photos of her most recent bowel movement. Name:  IMG_2607.jpg
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    Default Re: Smelly, strange poop - 11 week old squirrel

    Are the vegetables being thoroughly washed?

    This looks like coccidia poo to me...
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    Default Re: Smelly, strange poop - 11 week old squirrel

    Quote Originally Posted by Spanky View Post
    Are the vegetables being thoroughly washed?

    This looks like coccidia poo to me...
    Yes, I’ve been washing with water but can switch to a vinegar wash. If coccidia, I do have 5% Baycox. Is anyone able to assist with dosing? She weighs 410 g.

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    Default Re: Smelly, strange poop - 11 week old squirrel

    I'd definitely use the vinegar wash... and it is important to keep their cage extra clean for a which since coccidia will be in the fecal matter and can reinfect.

    What are the weights of the squirrels (for Baycox dosing)?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Spanky View Post
    I'd definitely use the vinegar wash... and it is important to keep their cage extra clean for a which since coccidia will be in the fecal matter and can reinfect.

    What are the weights of the squirrels (for Baycox dosing)?
    410 g and 345 g

    I’ll be sure to wash their bedding more than usual.

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