How to stimulate a baby flying squirrel to go potty?

To stimulate a baby flying squirrel to go potty, you will need some cotton balls, squares or soft tissue and moderately warm (not hot) water. You will also need a clean box or cage with soft bedding for the baby squirrel to rest in after feeding and eliminating.-

 

Here are the steps to follow:

 

1. Before feeding the baby flying squirrel, gently but rapidly stroke the genital area with a warm and wet cotton ball or tissue in a circular motion. This mimics the way a mother squirrel would lick the baby squirrel. The baby squirrel should produce urine within a few seconds but sometimes it takes a bit longer so be persistent. Keep stroking until the baby stops urinating. You should see a yellow staining on the material or feeel dampness.

2. After feeding the baby flying squirrel, repeat the same process but this time focus on stimulating the baby squirrel to defecate. The baby squirrel's feces (poop) should be small, oblong, mild smelling and firm. If the feces looks and smells about the same as the food that went in the front end of the baby, then the baby is not digesting the formula properly. If this occurs or at any time the infant develops diarrhea or bloating, cut back on the concentration of formula (dilute with water) until the situation clears up. You can also add a small amount of acidophilus powder (found in capsules or crushed tablets available at most stores that supply vitamins) into the fluid to help prevent and resolve looose stools.

3. Stimulate the baby flying squirrel for at least two minutes after each feeding. Clean up the bottom with a scent free baby wipe or warm water on a clean cotton ball or tissue. It is vital that the baby be kept clean, so frequently clean its bottom and be sure to clean out bedding when soiled.-

4. Place the baby flying squirrel in a clean box or cage with soft bedding and a heat source such as a heating pad or a hot bottle under a smooth cloth. The squirrel will take the heat required. Check frequently that the baby feels warm or not by touching it.-

5. Repeat this process every time you feed the baby flying squirrel until it is able to go potty on its own.

 

How often should you feed and stimulate a baby flying squirrel?

 

The frequency of feeding and stimulating a baby flying squirrel depends on its age and weight. Generally speaking, you should feed and stimulate a baby flying squirrel every 2 to 4 hours during the day and once at night until it is 6 we-eks old. After that, you can gradually reduce the number of feedings and stimulations as the baby flying squirrel starts eating solid foods and going potty on its own.