What milk should I feed a baby squirrel I found? Is puppy milk okay?

He is having issues because you are not feeding him the appropriate diet. Drinking cow's milk is not advised. Puppy milk replacer is best. Please refer to this article on caring for an orphaned squirrel. Way down on the page there is a whole section on feeding. If at all possible, it would be best to take him to a wildlife rehab center or vet clinic for them to care for him. ( https://www.whatdosquirrelseat.org/baby-squirrel/ )

Thanks for reaching out. Rodents are difficult to hand rear as their milk has a much different conformation that cow's. Hand rearing has been more successful utilizing goat's milk with whipping cream (high fat content). The pedialyte might be diluting nutrients to where not enough calories are being delivered. This is hard. Good luck.

Getting this baby to a wildlife rehabilitation facility if best. That will give her the best chance at survival. You can refer to this care sheet for raising an orphan squirrel while you look for a rehab facility. ( https://www.whatdosquirrelseat.org/baby-squirrel/ )

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.

While there are some recipes available online they are not nutritionally balanced. Some people also will recommend using goats milk but it is also not ideal for a puppy's nutritional requirements and can cause either constipation or diarrhea. If you cannot find puppy milk replacer like Esbilac at a pet supply or feed store I'd recommend contacting a veterinarian near you. You can also order it online. Emergency veterinary clinics are often willing to sell milk replacer from their stock if you need it on an urgent basis.

Ideally, you should contact a local wildlife rehabilitator. The local veterinary clinic may have a list of local rehabbers. A rehabber will have the knowledge, experience and contacts to allow the squirrel its best chance at recovery and eventual release. Keep it warm and as stress free as possible until you contact a rehabilitator.

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.