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    Last night Knothead was only shoulder while I was sweeping his mess and the broom accidently hit the cage...Well he freaked and jumped clear off my shoulder onto the tile floor. He started going around in circles swatting at his mouth. I finally got him calmed down and he started me biting me again so I think he is going to be fine but anything I should be looking for. He hit really hard I checked his teeth and they looked fine, no blood either.

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    How is he this morning? Any changes? Poor Knotty! He always has such a hard time!

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    test his mouth this morning...
    watch him chew...if he's sore...give a wee bit of metacam...
    and monitor him for three weeks! watch those teeth!!!!
    poor little monkey man

    i do not want to scare you...but impact can destroy tooth roots...permanently.
    of course i have a story to back this up...
    same thing happened to rocky many years ago...but we won't go there....
    hoping knothead is ok...

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    Watch for swelling on his head. Hopefully, he just got a little 'scrambled' between getting scared & falling, but if you see/feel any swelling at all, you'll need to get him to a vet & possibly get him some steroids. Keep us posted.
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    He is eating well and still biting maybe not as hard because I only have 2 bandaids from last nights play. But yes I will watch him closely. (JLM27) yes if it's going to happen it 's going to happen to Knothead. I thought Squirrels landed on their feet like cats. (Jackie) what am I looking for as far as his teeth?

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    unusual eating...or lack of.

    If he is cracking nuts...I would think he's ok...and that may take a day or two if he's sore...if he continues to rub snout etc...
    I do not believe in steroids for head trama...Metacam has anti inflamatory properties as well as pain aide...JMO!
    Steroids can and should be given for spinal injuries or if a sq is unconscious....
    but I am just throwing out my opinion and others will disagree...I am cool with it! {took years for me to understand what my vets were teaching me}{ a very contraversial subject...dex and pred}

    you can freeze some apple juice and offer that as a pain reliever too...
    a sweet ice pack!
    but yes...watch for swelling too!
    edit:
    pain signs
    poofed out fur, standing on end, similar to dehydration.....and pinched/folded/or pleated ears...
    again, I am not a rehabber.

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    Jackie Knothead has never been able to crack a nut and he is 8 months old.
    Frozen Apple Juice is a excellent idea...Never thought of that.

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    poor knotty...one eyed and not a nut cracker...shees...you sound like me!
    I always get the sq with issues, but they do make great lovers!
    I have a house full of issues with long tails!
    lots of wrinkles and grey hair too!

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    Sweet Knotty, I hope he pulls through (again), poor little guy.

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    Seems like I am always begging for help for the poor little Knotty...What a butthead.

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    How's Knotty, is he doing OK? Auntie Jill is worrying.

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