During the first 4 weeks of like the stomach can be visualized during feeding as a cream colored band across the abdomen. The abdomen should bulge slightly on each side of the body, but not balloon out or feel tight. Squirrels will over eat and over feeding will lead to diarrhea. Baby squirrels generally do not eat solid food until they are 8 weeks old because they do not have their molars. One week after their eyes open, small amounts of Cheerios, wheat cereal flakes, Purina adult dog chow, or rodent block can be fed.
Rodent block is the best.
At approximately 12 weeks of age the diet can be supplemented with 2-3 pieces of raw vegetable and fruits per day. Sometimes a squirrel will engage in an activity known as a feeding seizure. The baby will open and close its mouth without swallowing and will sometimes push away the syringe. This is normal behavior. Stop feeding let the remaining milk drain out of the mouth, and lightly tap the squirrel on the nose, or tap the syringe on the squirrels lower lip.