Sunday, January 24, 2010

Baby squirrel VERY constipated !?

it has worried me enough that I can't sleep. My 3-4 week old squirrel is seriously constipated. He tries and tries to poop, but its really hard for him. Plzzzzz suggest a quick remedy . I shall b very thankful.Baby squirrel VERY constipated !?
this is very important. although a different animal it is very much the same situation. clean out whatever and wherever he/she sleeps. check its belly and see if it is bloated or hard. if it is then it has a bladder infection and it needs to go to the vet the gett medication. i had a rat that had a bladder infection from eating in the same place as it weed. in other words as she was picking up food she must have accidently eaten some paper with wee on it. after a while my rats wee went fluro yellow then blood started to come from her eyes. i took her to the vet after i finally convinced my dad that there was something wrong. she was given medication. it was too late. she died in horrible pain and i will be emotionally scared for this always. if her stomach is bloated take her to the vet.


good luck


xxBaby squirrel VERY constipated !?
Baby squirrels are usually not legal to have in captivity. But occasionally an orphan happens... If you can get some pedialite... non flavored.. you can give just a small amount in a syringe with no needle.. If the baby is up to its proper body temp. It should feel warm to the touch... If you feed it with a cold body temp it could kill it. Also once the baby takes in the liquid.. you must use a damp soft tissue or cloth to stimulate the baby's genitals to help it to go potty. Just rub gently with the warm cloth and it should potty . Also call a local rehabilitator in your area. They can assist you more.


I have stabilized many orphaned baby squirrels and then turned them over to the rehab people. And I fostered a squirrel or two in my time.
Offer him some canned pumpkin. If he won't eat it that way, try pumpkin pie filling.


Is it legal to keep squirrel?


Ask a wildlife rehabber, you can find one through local humane org.
Your 3-4 wk old squirrel should be with it's mother or a rehabber. They don't even open their eyes till like 6 wks. And what are you feeding it? The only thing I know they can have is canned dog food.

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