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A feeding seizure is when the baby stops swallowing and is in an epileptic-like seizure. Immediately stop feeding and gently pull the syringe out of the mouth. Gently tapping the chin or top of the head with syringe end usually brings the baby out of the seizure. He/She may look like they are in pain with the mouth dropped open, but not so. This occurs in maybe one of every four baby squirrels and usually goes away by the time they are 8 weeks old. It is very important to watch his/hers throat when you are feeding to make sure they are swallowing and have not gone into a seizure. Usually if you slow down how fast you are giving the formula, this lessens the chance of feeding seizures. You never want formula snorting back through the nose. This increases the chance of aspiration ( formula in the lungs ). This will lead to pnumonia and death. See Common Problems . |
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