Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Baby squirrel regurgitating?

I have recently acquired a 5-6 week old eastern gray squirrel and am raising him (the rest of the way) by hand. I'm feeding him esbilac (puppy milk replacer) mixed with water and a little bit of fruit flavored pedialyte (because he's a picky little thing). Tonight after his bedtime feeding he threw up what looked like plain old formula. Because it was right after feeding and because it was just formula, I'm almost positive it was regurgitation rather than vomiting. However, since I can't find any information on young squirrels regurgitating, I assume this isn't normal.





Why would a young squirrel regurgitate? Is it a sign of something wrong? Or is it just because he ate too fast or something?Baby squirrel regurgitating?
I too rasied some squirrels and loved the experience. I think the little one just ate too fast and nothing is wrong with it. Just keep an eye on him and if he goes down hill it will be quick. Do you burb him after meals??? Sometimes a gas bubble is the cause of this as because they are getting a lot of air if you are using a syringe or a bottle. Just some thoughts I had. And by the way congratulations and I hope everything goes ok for you. :)Baby squirrel regurgitating?
If this is a pet squirrel that you obtained legally from a reputable breeder, call your vet and ask for advice.





If this is a domestically bred squirrel, and you do not yet have a vet for it, you could also call the breeder you purchesed it from, and ask their advice. If you do not yet have a vet, choose one very carefully. Many vets do not have the expertise needed to deal with exotics.





If this is a wild squirrel that you (or someone else) captured, it is illegal to have it. You need to contact a licensed wildlife rehabilitator. You can find one here: http://www.tc.umn.edu/~devo0028/contact.鈥?/a>





These people have the specialized training to care for sick, injured and orphaned wild animals. They also have the state and federal licenses required to keep those animals for a short time, until they are healthy enough to be released into the wild.





If this is a wild squirrel, please surrender it to a licensed rehabber. If it should bite someone (even a little nip), the health department could take it from you and destroy it to test it for rabies. Also, anyone who is bitten could sue you, and your homeowners insurance would not cover it, as it is a wild animal.
your feeding the wrong thing,baby squirrels need milk replacer for kittens,if you had checked the web you would know this,i know because i raised a baby squirrel myself,only the one i found was only a few days old,fell out of nest,but he thrived on the milk replacer for kittens,easily found in stores,even meijers carries it,,good luck
Feed the little bugger sparringly, considering they should be brought up in wild to begin with. You're giving it pedialyte; that just doesn't sound right. Squirrels eat bugs, fruits, nuts, and other squirrels for the love of GOD!!!

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