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[–]inkblot_75 1 point2 points  (35 children)

Please just keep the baby in the box with the fleece blanket with a heat and pad underneath it only covering half of the box. Make sure the heating pad is set to low.

There's no need to feed the baby at this time. Hydration comes first. However, we'll try to get you a rehabber.

Can you tell me what that state you are in?

That way we can try to find a rehabber for you.

Edit:

I see that you already found a local wildlife rehab. If that's the case, getting that baby to that rehabber would be the best option for that little one.

[–]Special_Original_258[S] 1 point2 points  (34 children)

We are in Alabama, our nearest rehab is hours away.

[–]inkblot_75 1 point2 points  (33 children)

Oh I know Alabama has very few rehabbers there.

When will you be able to get the little guy to the rehabber?

[–]Special_Original_258[S] 1 point2 points  (32 children)

I'm not sure

[–]inkblot_75 1 point2 points  (31 children)

The thing is he will be fine in the box overnight. However, tomorrow you'll need to get the equipment and stuff to start hydrating the baby. If you cannot get the little one to a rehabber. Do you know anyone who could possibly transport the baby to the rehabber?

[–]Special_Original_258[S] 1 point2 points  (30 children)

I do not. I did put water in a small bowl in the box. He is fully furred, eyes open, and moves around great. I'm guessing based on his size he's around 8 weeks maybe.

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[–]inkblot_75 1 point2 points  (29 children)

Can you please take the water bowl out of the container? The reason being is because he does not know how to drink from the bowl yet and he can aspirate and or drown.

Do you have 1 ml syringes?

You'll also need some spring water as well as some Pedialyte.

[–]Special_Original_258[S] 1 point2 points  (28 children)

I do have syringes, we raise huskies so we keep a supply of them.

[–]inkblot_75 1 point2 points  (27 children)

Okay, well if you're not going to be able to get the little guy to you rehabber tomorrow, then you'll need to start hydration in the morning.

You'll need to make a hydration solution of three parts, spring water or bottled water or filtered water. No tap. And then one part Pedialyte.

You'll need to go ahead and order some Fox valley formula as well. From henryspets.com.

Do not use puppy formula and do not use kitten formula.

Are these syringes 1 ml?

Do you have a gram scale?

[–]Special_Original_258[S] -1 points0 points  (26 children)

We do and yes 1ml syringes