Please Help...

[Melissa2169]

My grey squirrel had a cut on his back leg. It has gotten infected and he keeps chewing on it. He has chewed almost completely through his leg down to the bone. I have called several places in my area and no one seems to be able to help. Any advice of what I can do, OR any one in the SE louisiana area that can help PLEASE. We have had him for well over a year he is a part of our family and we dont want to lose him.

[pamela lee]

:wave123 , I've PMed someone who might be able to help you.

[island rehabber]

Squirrels will do this when a limb is painful or bothering them in some way, and they will actually chew it off (self-mutilate) in an effort to be free of it. Hang in there Melissa -- let's see if we can find some help for you, either a vet or at least a rehabber.....In the meantime, go here for info on how to put an e-collar on him so he can't continue to chew...
http://thesquirrelboard.com/forums/showthread.php?p=382502#post382502

[Melissa2169]

We just called Pet-smart they have the e-collars my husband is in his way to go get it. Any ideas about how we can stop the bleeding. or what to do after applying the collar?

[Melissa2169]

http://thesquirrelboard.com/forums/showthread.php?t=16352 post #10 second picture.. my baby's leg looks a little worse than that.

[muffinsquirrel]

Melissa, I live in Texas, about 25 miles above Beaumont. I don't know what part of LA you live in, but if you want to make the trip, I have a vet here that works on my squirrels. PM me if you want more information.

muffinsquirrel

[Melissa2169]

Husband just got back from petsmart. They didnt have one small enough. I have searched through the post of mias wounds and can not seen to find where it says how to make your own collar. Does anyone else see that information?

[Melissa2169]

Thank you all for your help. We found a vet that will treat him. My husband is taking him now. I will update you all as soon as we have any more info.

[island rehabber]

Thank you all for your help. We found a vet that will treat him. My husband is taking him now. I will update you all as soon as we have any more info.

Thank God! Good luck and please let us know how he's doing....

[rippie-n-lilgirlsmom]

Just please be cautious taking him to a vet in an illegal state, if he makes any mention of keeping him ( euthanize ), grab him and run!

[merman]

Hi all and Melissa2169,

I am soo sorry you are going through the same problem i have..
It will need A LOT of time to heal and a lot of patience and also you will need to put medicine on twice a day. I am using a kind of disinfectant medicine and then applying powdered antibiotics on the wound. Most probably you will need antibiotics oral or injection as well..

Here is the link HOW TO MAKE ECOLLAR:
In Mia's thread:
http://thesquirrelboard.com/forums/showpost.php?p=360394&postcount=3
Or:
http://www.suzsugargliders.com/ecollar.htm

Just find an x-ray film and cut as it is shown in the template in the site above.
Do not trust the bandage, just wrap it tightly all around from the bottom, so it doesn't extend and he takes it off.
I use stapler for the outer (big) part of the cone and middle. and then close it with a band so Mia doesn't hurt herself.

Check Mia's pics and you will see details..

Hope it helps and also i hope he will get well soon..

Vas&Mia

[BHO]

Are you not able to make the collar yourself using the clear plastic, you know the ones that is used as pkging for tapes etc? and then stapled it together to make the collar. the edges can be sharp so you may want to use fabric piping. Giving him some Arnica homeopathy may help but he needs anti-biotics. If there is anything I can do to help, let me know

[merman]

Hi Melissa2169,
Do you have any update about your little guy ?

Hope all is better now..

[Ontario Rehabber]

Hi Melissa, how did it go at the vets? Hope he gave you meds for the little guy.

Merman can certainly tell you all about it - he's an expert now after going through months of Mias leg chewing. But it finally seems much better now. Right Merman?

[merman]

Oh thank GOD she is doing much much better..
I was very disappointed in the beginning..

Just posted the latest pics:
http://thesquirrelboard.com/forums/showpost.php?p=383010&postcount=237

Thanks OR :), and i hope Melissa's little guy is doing good..
Hope she updates us SOON..

xx






Hi Melissa, how did it go at the vets? Hope he gave you meds for the little guy.

Merman can certainly tell you all about it - he's an expert now after going through months of Mias leg chewing. But it finally seems much better now. Right Merman?

[Ontario Rehabber]

We need news! How is the little one doing?

[MiriamS]

I know, I'm hanging at the edge of my seat. She probably just drank herself silly to relieve the stress (on her)!

[merman]

i PMd her yesterday..
but there's no response..

i hope the silence is because of she's busy with the little guy, and i hope he's better..
Mia's latest wound scab is off today.. So it will get better with a proper treatment!

Looking forward to hear the news..

xx






I know, I'm hanging at the edge of my seat. She probably just drank herself silly to relieve the stress (on her)!