Just found a baby squirrel...please help

[N.Mott]

Feeling sorry for myself, coming down with a cold in da nose, so I'll take the rum any day 

[nassj]

Me to, I just hope no one rubbed rum in to any young animals bums. 

[N.Mott]

LOL! Candy. Please don't make me laugh, it makes all the snot come out onto the keyboard! 

[nassj]

LOL.


 

[sugy]

Me to, I just hope no one rubbed rum in to any young animals bums

Hi Candy, thankfully no one rubbed rum onto any animal's bum! Rum is always saved for a cold like the one Naomi has got!

Sugy

[nassj]

In that case I feel a sneeze coming, how is the squirrel?

[bobby digital]

Hey sugy

I'm no expert but I think that giving it over to the RSPCA will greatly increase it chances of survival (I had the similar situation with a sparrow during the summer.) They'll take good care of it and can even update you on its progress.  

[sugy]

Hi Candy, the squirrel(my daughter has named him 'Nuts') is doing well. kept munching on a raisin for most part of the day and he still hasn't finished it! But, he is much more active today. I followed a few things from the websites mentioned above and rolled up a piece of cloth and he snuggles inside whenever he wants to sleep. He is fast asleep now.

Hey sugy
I'm no expert but I think that giving it over to the RSPCA will greatly increase it chances of survival (I had the similar situation with a sparrow during the summer.) They'll take good care of it and can even update you on its progress. 

Hi Bobby Digital, thanks for the concern. I would love to hand him over, but I live in a place where all these haven't really taken off...even to find a Vet who would treat an animal other than a dog or cow, seems almost impossible. So, here I am...a foster mom!

Sugy

[nassj]

Sounds like you are doing a great job, keep us informed.

[sugy]

Thanks Candy. I'll do that.

[sugy]

For those interested...

The squirrel is doing fine. He has become pretty active. I have been feeding him diluted cow's milk (though one of the websites warned against it, I just couldn't find any other alternative) and fruits. I feed him milk using a medicine dropper.

I try to play with him whenever I find the time. Initially he was scared and hesitant. Now, he has no problem climbing up my hand. Sometimes he sprawls on my palm and enjoys the rub I give him! He is turning out to be a good pet. But, I know I'll have to let him go sometime. A few more days of nursing and I am sure he will want to go and explore the world.

Candy, thankfully he did his small job without us using a wet towel.

Thank you all for being helpful.

 
Sugy

 

[nassj]

I'm glad he is doing well, you are doing a great job. Keep us informed.

[N.Mott]

I have been feeding him diluted cow's milk (though one of the websites warned against it, I just couldn't find any other alternative) and fruits. I feed him milk using a medicine dropper.

They may be concerned that it is lactose intolerant - in which case it'll get the runs. If that happens you could try a milk subsitiute like Soya Milk or Oat Supreme - usually found in the UHT milk section of the supermarket.

[Alice, a Country Gal]

They may be concerned that it is lactose intolerant - in which case it'll get the runs. If that happens you could try a milk subsitiute like Soya Milk or Oat Supreme - usually found in the UHT milk section of the supermarket.

Or, check your local pet supply shop.  They probably have a powder formula (add water) for wild babies. 
 

[nassj]

Yeah they do that for pups and other young amimals I think.