Baby Deer

[Kimmiebear]

Hiya
I seem to have inherited a 9lb baby deer. It is eating puppy formula milk right now with some added electrolytes. Isn't eating all that much. (100mls over 4 hours) It has an accute injury on its right hind hock. Looks like a dislocation or perhaps a fracture. Non weight bearing on that leg. Mum left it in my neighbours drive for 5 hours this morning before we agreed that she had left for good. I am not sure how much it should be eating and how often it should be peeing. It hasn't yet peed but it was in shock when I got it. I am taking it to the vets with me tomorrow, and have called the wildlife shelter but they weren't all that helpful. Any advice would be great.
Cheers
Kim

PS it is 8:00 PM here in Canada when I posted this.

[SaxyJag]

I would, if you can, change to goats' or sheeps' milk. Meantime, can you phone the vet to speak to them for advice before tomorrow - at least to put your mind at rest.

[spudqueen]

If you have an animal feeds firm near you they will be able to supply you with a sheep milk formula (or cow or horse!). Hope that the dear (deer!) little thing is okay.