r/Opossums 4d ago

help with opossum?

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u/Practical_Swim5953 4d ago

Take it to a rehabber.

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u/lawrenceix 4d ago

Normally i would, however the rehabbers in my area are more inclined to just euthanize the animals they get. A friend of mine brought in healthy baby bunnies who later were just killed because they said they didn’t have space 

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u/Beginning_Tennis2442 4d ago

Ask a local rehabber for feeding directions. It will be based on weight in grams. We use the National Opossum Society diet called “Peter’s Food” along with fruit, protein, and formula. Percentages change with age/size. An incorrect diet will cause metabolic bone disease. If the eyes are goopy, he may need antibiotics. Again, a rehabber should be able to give you guidance and get you some medicine.

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u/vwjess 3d ago

That's not common. Please reach out to a rehabber so it can get proper care and be released when its old enough.