My pet squirrel is sick, not eating, always sleeping. What to do?

I am sorry to hear about Potol. It sounds like he is in need of urgent veterinary care. If he is weak and not eating he is likely very dehydrated and may need aggressive supportive care such as fluids given under the skin on via a vein. The vet will need to examine him and get a history to try to determine why he is not eating to address the underlying problem.

Hello, I would recommend taking Chip into a veterinarian as soon as possible. Dull behavior, weight loss, and vomiting are signs of serious disease. I worry that cancer or organ failure is possible. Small animals will also become dehydrated more quickly, and this can make the disease worse. Your vet can guide you best once they have performed a physical exam. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

I would strongly recommend trying to find a wildlife rehabilitator are in your area that can take Austin. In most areas it is illegal to keep wildlife is pets without special permit. And that's because it's difficult to keep them healthy and thriving, baby squirrels tend not to do very well race singly they should be kept with a group of babies of similar age. And they do also require a specialized formula. http://m.humanesociety.org/animals/resources/tips/find-a-wildlife-rehabilitator.html Otherwise I definitely recommend taking Austin to an exotic veterinarian ASAP. This website might be able to help you find one. https://www.aemv.org/ Good luck and thank you for using PetCoach.

These can be early indicators of illness or injury. Birds will normally eat small amounts throughout the day and are quite active. An exam with your veterinarian or an experienced avian vet would be recommended to diagnose illness or injury. In the meantime, clean and sanitize Muthu's cage, bowls, perches and toys. Discard anything that cannot be sanitized. Keep him war and as stress free as possible until he sees the doctor. You can soak pelleted food in a small amount of fruit juice to stimulate his appetite.

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 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!

Not eating could be caused by a viral infection, sour crp or other crop condition and also a bacterial infection. It is too unspecific a sign to be able to pin point the cause of disease. Please take Metu to an avian vet or pet doctor who treats birds.