Baby breathing fast, clicking

[insertwittynamehere]

I found a baby squirrel yesterday - not sure how old, his eyes are open and he has fur. He was sneezing a lot but seemed okay during the night. I took him in and got him warm and hydrated.

About a half hour ago I noticed he was breathing weird - very quickly, and there's a clicking noise.

Is this pneumonia? I have the names of a couple of wildlife rehabilitators that I was planning on taking him to anyway if they'll take him, but I won't have a car until after 3:00 this afternoon.

At the moment, I have him in the bathroom with the shower on to see if the steam helps. He's sleeping and is more lethargic than he was when I found him yesterday, but he is still moving around.

Is there anything else I can do? Will he be okay until I can get him somewhere this afternoon?

Thanks!

[Jackie in Tampa]

do you have any human fresh anti biotics?
is the clicking with every breath?
can we help you find a rehabber, we will need general area of your location...

[insertwittynamehere]

I looked all over, but I don't have any antibiotics in the house.

I'm pretty sure the clicks are with every breath.

I'm in Gloucester County, south Jersey, about 20-25 minutes away from Philadelphia.

[Jackie in Tampa]

hang tight...i will ck for rehabber..:grouphug

[insertwittynamehere]

Thank you a ton!!! :thankyou :grouphug

[Jackie in Tampa]

you have disabled your pm mail box...
:sanp3
i will try to get ahold of two different peeps...hang tight

[insertwittynamehere]

Sorry, don't think my account's been activated yet

[insertwittynamehere]

Yeah, it says I'm in the moderation queue to be added :/

[Jackie in Tampa]

tsb has a wonderful rehabber not too far, are you able to drive part ways maybe? she is about 2 hours away...
I am still waiting to hear back from her
I am looking for another closer option..also.

[insertwittynamehere]

I may be able to drive halfway, but again, not til this afternoon...

I'll see about calling the ones that I found earlier to see if they can take him. I'm fairly certain that one takes squirrels, not sure about the other.

[Jackie in Tampa]

I have put out the call...and am waiting..
read you are hydrating:thumbsup
what about heat, are you using a rice buddy or a heating pad set on low half wway underr container? cover container so he is comfortable and not frightened. Dark is best, away from pets and children.:thankyou

[insertwittynamehere]

Yep, I have a heating pad under half of the box, although atm he's decided that sleeping on my arm is more comfortable :D Still breathing oddly and making the clicking noise, but he seems alright... For now, is there anything I can do for him?

[insertwittynamehere]

I got in contact with a wildlife rehabilitator, who said to take him to an animal hospital, where she'd pick him up. Hopefully he'll be okay!

Thanks for your help Jackie! :thankyou

[Jackie in Tampa]

:thumbsup
good luck to you both, thank you

[Scooterzmom]

WTG Jackie and InsertW!!!!!!:alright.gif (boy how do you abbreviate your name? :rotfl)

Nice job Jackie. That's another little one little who will have a chance thanks to you :thumbsup