Possible pneumonia?

[lizardking7750]

My 5.5 week old, Rocky, has been "clicking" off and on today and last night. He aspirated feeding last night a small amount. The clicking doesn't happen when he sleeps or all the time. He can be not clicking then after a few minutes its loud and frequent. He kind of shakes/shivers when he clicks loud. He still eats 10ccs of FV every feeding. Poops look normal, don't know about pees. He weighs 80 grams and his house in half on a heating pad. I have Ciprofloxacin 500mg HCL ABs. I don't know dosing, if need be, or any signs to start giving it to him.

[CritterMom]

Is the sound coming from his chest or his mouth? They make all kinds of odd mouth noises, but pneumonia clicking is in the lungs.

[lizardking7750]

It defiantly sounds like lungs, he is starting to get lethargic though, not near as playful.

[Pierre]

Does sound like pneumonia. Well done getting a cipro tablet. Great for pneumonia.

I'm sure one of the rehabbers will be on soon to help with the dosing. I left a PM for a couple.

Keep him warm and quiet. Movement increases his oxygen requirement and it is easier on him to be quiet or sleeping. :grouphug

[Jackie in Tampa]

:wave123 ...let me put my math hat on...be right back!:)
Dancing santagirls and Pierre :thumbsup

[Jackie in Tampa]

ok...will send a pm with instructions and dose info...
I am not diagnosing your sq, I am giving the dose for a 80 gram sq using cipro 500mg!:thumbsup
However..I am sending good vibes and hugs...:Love_Icon

[CritterMom]

Hang in Lizardking - Jackie can do this for you.:thumbsup

[lizardking7750]

Thanks guys! He is my first and I've have him for 3 weeks. I actually.......used.......to....be......a......squ irrel hunter......
I could never shoot one again. This guy has me sooooooo worried.:dono

[Pierre]

ok...will send a pm with instructions and dose info...
I am not diagnosing your sq, I am giving the dose for a 80 gram sq using cipro 500mg!:thumbsup
However..I am sending good vibes and hugs...:Love_Icon


:thumbsup

Thank you, Jackie!

:thankyou

[lizardking7750]

:thankyou
I was reading some other things you wrote on other peoples threads Jackie, not a stalker or anything, you said one of the humidifiers is good too? I can get one if it will help him.

[Jackie in Tampa]

only if nose is stopped up etc...

can someone splain probotics and the need yada yada..I gotta run...
good luck LK...and baby squirrel!

[lizardking7750]

I got the whole probiotics. I guess plain organic baby yogurt would be the best?

[CritterMom]

You can use yogurt; if you have a Petco nearby, they sell Bene-bac for mammals in powdered form - foil packets - hanging in the aisle that has all the food and treats for their mice and hamsters. I prefer it to yogurt because it is pretty high quality and has a lot of the beneficial bacteria you need - also it has literally no flavor so you can hide it in anything, including the formula. Regardless of which you choose, do not heat it any warmer than formula temperature - I usually get the formula to the right warmth and then add it. Too much heat will kill the bacteria.

[lizardking7750]

Do I need to warm the ABs before I give him any, like a water bath or.....

[Jackie in Tampa]

:poke it's barely a swallow:D
PS, common acidopholis is cheapest ...I use yogurt...
6 of one, half dozen the other...
as long as you understand the need!...cool!

[lizardking7750]

Wait before/after feeding?

[Pierre]

Give it now. Cipro can be taken with or without food. :thumbsup

Shake the solution well first before drawing up the amount. Maybe dip the syringe tip in karo syrup or something if needed--it takes quite bitter so once the tip is in her mouth, gently squeeze the whole contents in straight away.