Concerned: Why is my pet squirrel's poop suddenly red in color?

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. I recommend that you have him 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!

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.

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.

Thanks for your question about Astro. Red in the droppings can be caused by a number of things. The most concerning of these of course is fresh blood. I am not sure if Astro has eaten anything red in the last few hours - this would include any kind of produce, pellets, or human food that is red in color. If not, then I would recommend that you take him in for evaluation. If you have a sample of the dropping that was red in color, I would recommend taking that with you, as your veterinarian can evaluate it under the microscope to look for evidence of blood. They can also perform a thorough physical examination and then make further recommendations depending on what they find. Good luck, and I hope that Astro feels better soon!

Thanks for reaching out about Max. Try stopping the red food to ensure that the pigment is causing the color change, If only a food diet, it should not be a concern. If the red continues for several days, a veterinary visit is recommended. Good luck.

If the treat you've been giving Sis has a red outer shell on it, then that is the likely cause of the red color of her poop. As long as she is eating and drinking normally, going potty normally, and behaving normally, I'd be more inclined to think that's the cause of the burgundy color of her poop.

thanks for reaching out about Gacy. The red color could definitely be due to colored pellets, The stool appears slightly loose, possibly a result of recent egg binding/retained shell, but also possible for a GI infection or other problem. If acting well, continue to monitor. Let our veterinarian know your concerns. Good luck.