Is there a vet in the house? I rescued a baby squirrel this am

[crikkett]

from the jaws of my landlord's cat. It's not dead, it's moved all it's appendages and it wiggles it's whiskers, and it's sleeping in a basket by my desk, in the folds of a sweater. It doesn't have teeth yet.

what do I do now? What can I feed it and how? It's been two hours since I found it and two hours until the first wildlife center opens. This thing might need a feeding soon. Should I keep it warm? Should I try to get the adult squirrels around here to notice? They feed at the foot of my porch.


Thanks

[China_cat]

1. If you have a pet supply place close

some kitten milk replacement formula will fill it's stomach without causing too many problems from one or 2 feedings. You'll need either a bottle or feeding syringe. I'd go with the syringe but I've always had more luck with them than bottles and your mileage may vary.

[crikkett]

4. thanks. I'm going to stock up

it's being picked up by a rescue center in a few mins. They said it's okay if I don't try to feed it before they get here.

but I think I'll go get some to stash with my other emergency supplies.

Thanks.

[Lorien]

2. You can feed it KLM milk replacement (available at any pet store)

(or is it KMR?) you can also PM DUer Majorrabbit; she's a wildlife rehabilitator.

Good luck! :hi:

[crikkett]

3. thanks very much!

I called a rehab center and they sed don't feed it anything, they're coming to get it in a few mins.

[Eurobabe]

5. Oh good, hope the outcome is positive for the little guy

[kskiska]

6. Good to know you found a rehabber

My daughter rehabbed several and they thrive on a yogurt/rat pellet mixture (don't have the exact recipe at hand). It's a mistake to try to give them milk.