My squirrel is weak, not eating, and losing fur. What should I do?

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My 6 months old male squirrel is barely eating foods, his furr is missing from stomach and he is very weak..what should i do? Pet's info: Small Animal | Unknown - Small Animal | Male | 6 months old

Jessica Keay, DVM · Accepted Answer

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.

My squirrel is weak, not eating, and losing fur. What should I do?

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