Help!! (not a pet but I dont know where to post)

[RosemaryDuck]

I'll check that out!
I dont think she actually gave him any cows milk, she asked and said she thought she should- I of course told her not to. I'm guessing that the lack of poop is a result of being dehydrated for so long, I'm working on getting him hydrated at the moment with regular feedings

I apologize, I forgot to add the link .

https://foxvalleynutrition.com/

You can also call them and ask questions about the formulas. They are extremely helpful and I've had nothing but wonderful experiences with them.

 

[cassie]

Its all I had the option of, but there are ways to adapt it- Ultimately the milk didnt make much of a difference, as he was very unwell and dehydrated. At that point the most important thing was getting liquids into him, I tried electrolytes which seemed to help a ton, but he didn't make it. I believe the main reason why was respiratory, his breathing was very bad and in the end his chest was making clicking sounds. Sadly I just dont think there was any way to save him without immediate veterinary supplies- which wasnt an immediate option.

I really don't think access to veterinary supplies, or even a vet, would have made a bit of difference. Respiratory illnesses in a baby anything that young and fragile is almost always a death sentence. You tried and that is all anyone can do. At the very least it was a learning experience. I am truly sorry he didn't make it though.

 

[GermanKennhuhn]

do you know how old the baby was roughly? I think this little guy is between 10 and 14 days, I think they're meant to be fully weaned by 4-5 weeks so I'm unsure when I should try some solids

I believe he was somewhere in between 3 and 4 weeks.

 

[EverythingDucks]

Be sure that the food is lukewarm. Colt food can kill them. He'll probably need a heating pad to keep him warm too.

Kitten formula should work well. Use a tissue to clean off his mouth after feeding so he can breathe. I used a small syringe when hand feeding baby squirrels, and that seemed to work quite well.
The belly should be plump, but not bloated, without lots of wrinkles when he's full.

 

[BelovedBirds]

Be sure that the food is lukewarm. Colt food can kill them. He'll probably need a heating pad to keep him warm too.

Kitten formula should work well. Use a tissue to clean off his mouth after feeding so he can breathe. I used a small syringe when hand feeding baby squirrels, and that seemed to work quite well.
The belly should be plump, but not bloated, without lots of wrinkles when he's full.

it is lukewarm dont worry! And I have a heating pad which seems to work okay so far
Thank you for the tips!!

 

[BelovedBirds]

Sadly the little one is going downhill, he's lethargic and I've noticed he has a respiratory infection. He isnt wanting to move anymore, and I doubt he'll survive the morning but I'm glad I tried at least

he's still going, but weaker by the hour- does anyone know if theres a way I could help him breathe better?

 

[GermanKennhuhn]

Keep him warm. Perhaps turn on your shower to make light steam and let him sit in the bathroom for a minute.

 

[GermanKennhuhn]

How is he?

 

[BelovedBirds]

Another update:
I prepared some electrolytes and mixed with a little bit of milk, got him to latch on after a lot of persuasion and by the time it was next feed he had enough strength to lift his head (for the first time in hours). I persisted with some sugar water, milk, throughout the afternoon and he has started to move his legs and even stand up again- he is no where near out of the woods, but he's a little fighter for sure.
We're having difficulty getting him to pass faeces, he hasnt done much all day, even with a lot of regular help- The first droppings he did were very dry (after having no liquids since he was abandoned) and Im worried he has a blockage somehow. Not sure if there's anything I could give him or try to get his system working as it should be?

 

[BelovedBirds]

Keep him warm. Perhaps turn on your shower to make light steam and let him sit in the bathroom for a minute.

I thought this might be a good idea, I'll try it after next feed maybe