My rescued baby squirrel has diarrhea and a red anus. What to do?

The PediaLyte should be used for hydration, then switch to the Esbilac. Overfeeding can cause diarrhea. You can give a tiny bit of Bene-Bac or plain yogurt to promote a healthy gut. Consider consulting with a wildlife rehabilitator or wildlife veterinarian. Check local laws to make sure you can keep and raise Bo.

Thanks for reaching out about your new squirrel. Green diarrhea is often a clinical sign of liver disease or mal-absorption problem. Cow's milk is not appropriate for rodents but not much else commercially available. If there a wildlife-rehabilitation society locally that can give some assistance? They might have an appropriate milk replacer. Good luck.

Discoloration of the faeces can be due to something that has been eaten, or a medical issue. Redness could be caused by eating carrots etc or medically it could be due to bleeding. If it seems like blood it is likely the squirrel has gastroenteritis or has injured itself.

Thanks for reaching out about Courage and including a photo. Blood in the stool should be investigated by a veterinarian, as soon as possible. Infectious colitis, intestinal parasites, ingested foreign bodies are all possible. Maintain good hydration for now. Good luck.

Hi there and thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. There are many causes to diarrhea with a red perhaps inflamed anus. Parasites could be the cause or a bacterial or viral infection. I would take your kitten to your veterinarian soon for a fecal test where they will test his stool for parasites and bacteria and/or certain viruses that could be causing the diarrhea. They may Rx a medication to your kitten depending on what the veterinarian discovers on the fecal test. Best of luck! I hope this has helped.

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. I'm so sorry to hear about Luna - it sounds like she has had a rough go of things lately. Diarrhea is a very non-specific signs so I'm afraid the possibilities are numerous. Intestinal worms, inflammatory bowel disease, food sensitivity, allergic reaction, colitis from stress, diet charge or indiscretion (stealing people food, etc), toxin, or others are all on the list. For tonight, just gently clean her up with a baby wipe or tissue. You can apply a little lanolin or olive oil to soothe the rump. A little ice pack (wrapped in a paper towel or thin kitchen towel) pressed to the anus can help with the pain and inflammation as well. Best of luck to you and Luna!

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Diarrhea can be observed with conditions such as colitis, gastroenteritis, dietary indiscretion, intestinal parasites, among many other possibilities. You could consider using A D ointment to put on the area around the anus in case it is irritated. You may find that at your local pharmacy. I recommend that you have Riley evaluated by your veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. They may choose to check for parasites and to start medications for diarrhea depending on the results. Good luck! Hoping for a speedy recovery!