Swollen Toe

[Melody_S]

My baby has a swollen toe, I first noticed it about 4 days ago. I thought it could have been just caught on something or it had been hurt from when I found him. What should I do? Is there anything I can do? He is about 3 weeks old and is healthy other wise. I am nervous this could actually be something minorly serious? I appricate any advice or actual medical knowlege of what this could be or how I could treat him. I have included a few pictures. It is the "club" looking toe before the pinky toe.

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[Melody_S]

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I realize the pictures didnt come out, thats a hyper link ( hopefully thats good) if not thats the actual link

[NaturesGift]

it says its a private account. Can you post the IMG code?

[Melody_S]

I un blocked it, it should be visable now I hope

[Rhapsody]

Here is the best PIC of the swollen toe............... Maybe a bite or a nail problem? - hard to say
I would suggest some Warm Compress & Neosporin atm (lets see what the others say)

http://i1215.photobucket.com/albums/cc515/melody_s/143.jpg

[Melody_S]

I put a little antibiotic cream on it, however I am nervous what if he licks it? My Squirrels like to put there paws in there mouth somethimes and I dont want to hurt his stomach. I out a VERY thin layer just around the toe, I am hoping it will pass though the skin membranes and help with the swelling. It hasnt gone down but it isnt getting bigger. I am hoping this wont affect any other part of him. :(

[Rhapsody]

The 1st squirrel I ever had "MAX" had a toe that was swollen (from a cage accident) and it took about three weeks for it to heal and I had to place Neosporin on it every day (x3 a day) and washed it occasionally ---but the good news it that it HEALED and never it never required a vet visit. :thumbsup :thumbsup

[Melody_S]

I really hope so, it makes me nervous. He seems completely fine, it doesnt seem to bother him at all. I have a ointment called bactraban its a antibiotic that was perscibed by a Dermatologist to me, is that okay? or is neosporin the appropriate ointment for a small animal? I am going to do it 3x a day as well I hope it gets better soon ! any other treatments you may consider?

[CritterMom]

Neosporin is okay BUT read the ingredients and avoid products with zinc. Some triple antibiotic ointments have zinc and some do not. Find one that doesn't.:thumbsup

[Melody_S]

http://www.medicinenet.com/mupirocin-topical_ointment/article.htm

that is the general discription of the medicine I have, I have put a SMALL bit on the toe 2x today and it does not seem to iritate him. Do you think this is ok? I am certainly okay with just going out and getting neosporin. However this has no zinc in it and is a good antibiotic. What do you think ?

[Mrs Skul]

:wave123 Hi Melody
I would try boosting there Immune system a little! :thumbsup3 I use Echinaces Extract, you can get it from GNC! (""Please don't use the Wal-Mart bran or generic."") GNC ECHINACEA EXTRACT is the only one that work for Squirrel Pox. ""I'm Not saying this baby has that!"" :nono BUT I would try boosting the immune system. GS1 Has a picture of the bottle. I just can't find it. :D It is 1 capsule to 1 gal of water. I would give drinks throughout the day.
It will not hurt any of them. :thumbsup5 You can use the rest on the outside critters, or if you have older Squirrels at home.
I am sure Their Immune System is stressed out bad. I know they are in good hands. :grouphug
I can't Waite to see them if 2 weeks or so. You will be unrecognizable! They are so cutie.:Love_Icon

PS
By the way. :thinking
Is their any swelling on the other toes, around the eyes, or the mouth and genital area? :dono
Watch for more swelling to appear.
If this happens let use know Quickly.
If you back up a little when taking the picture.
It will focus better.