In the winter, as squirrels sleep long hours like bears, they need water once only which they warm up snow and use as water. Baby squirrels do not need water and drink the milk of her mother which is 87% water.
Do baby squirrels need water?
Initially, the baby can have as much hydration fluid as she will take. With severely dehydrated babies, offer fluids every half hour--in between formula feedings. Very weak baby squirrels may only be able to take a few drops at a time, given every 15 minutes.
Why can't you give a baby squirrel water?
If the squirrel is injured and having trouble standing, or if it panics trying to get out, it could fall into the water dish. This can cause hypothermia, or even drowning. Once you get the baby squirrel to a wildlife rehabilitator, they will need to assess its condition and maybe run some medical tests.
Can a baby squirrel drink?
Other types of formula or milk, such as human baby formula, cows' milk, soy milk and goats' milk, are harmful. Between 7 and 9 weeks of age, baby squirrels drink between 6 and 8 cubic centimeters (one-tenth to three-tenths fluid ounce) of formula three times a day.
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