Diarrhoea

Cause/Info

  • Could be manifestation of minimal gut contents following starvation.
  • Over feeding.

Treatment Options

  • To treat diarrhoea – oral fluids should be used primarily to address dehydration. See Rescue and collection>Rehydration.
  • Make sure the bat is warm and able to swallow. Give water every 20 to 30 minutes, gradually increasing to every two hours until bat is much brighter.
  • Control food intake if over feeding is suspected.