HELP PLEASE

[cuteascnb]

So I have about a 8-10 wk old flyer...my sis is a vet tech and she had been cartying for him all day....I gave it some water...he's not dehydrated....I also gave him esbilac earlier....he ate a little, slowly...after I gave him water he started breathing a little funny...lasted about 1 minute then stopped curled up in a ball and went to sleep...I went out to check on him and he was up and going fine then started the breathing thing again....I dont think he aspirsyed the water....but wasn't sure if this was a normal nightly type of behavior...there's also some chirping like noises that go along with it....if he did aspirsye water what can i do...should I continue go feed him? HELP PLEASE! Is it normal for an older squirrel like this to aspirate? He only had water dripped on his lips...same with the formula

[Mavrycs Mommy]

i hope someone will be along to help you soon :help

[stepnstone]

So I have about a 8-10 wk old flyer...my sis is a vet tech and she had been cartying for him all day....I gave it some water...he's not dehydrated....I also gave him esbilac earlier....he ate a little, slowly...after I gave him water he started breathing a little funny...lasted about 1 minute then stopped curled up in a ball and went to sleep...I went out to check on him and he was up and going fine then started the breathing thing again....I dont think he aspirsyed the water....but wasn't sure if this was a normal nightly type of behavior...there's also some chirping like noises that go along with it....if he did aspirsye water what can i do...should I continue go feed him? HELP PLEASE! Is it normal for an older squirrel like this to aspirate? He only had water dripped on his lips...same with the formula

Keep checking back, more then a few "flyer" members on board. It does sound like there may be a problem, you should be getting more replies soon.
I can tell you from the start that esbilac will not be reccomended for a stable formula. Also, any squirrel that is hand fed regardless of age can be/get aspirated.

[Jackie in Tampa]

where are you in Central florida?
thinking someone may be able to share their sq friendly vet info..
or if close enough, take a look at your little one...
If you are near Tampa...I will.

Here is some info from a rehabber here on TSB...the HOW TO's




http://thesquirrelboard.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif I FOUND A BABY SQUIRREL... NOW WHAT?
This thread will assist you in dealing with the first few hours of finding an injured or orphaned baby squirrel. In most cases we would urge you to find a qualified wildlife rehabilitator ASAP, but please follow these guidelines to stabilize and keep the squirrel safe:

Emergency Care for Baby Squirrels

Don’ts
Don’t try to feed the squirrel.
Don’t handle him more than you have to.
No loud voices, TV, music, or bright lights.
No children or pets in the same room!

1. Warm the Baby (never feed a cold squirrel!)
Quick Methods:
-Cup the baby in your hands or under your shirt next to your skin.
-Fill a plastic bottle with very warm water. Wrap in a cloth, place next to baby, and cover him. Reheat every 2 hours.
-“Rice Buddy”: Fill a sock with 1 cup of rice or dried beans and microwave for 30 seconds. Place next to baby and cover him. Reheat every 2 hours.

2. [b] Find a Box or Container[b]
A shoebox will do for small babies. A baby that can walk will need a larger box with a lid (with holes). Put a clean baby blanket, flannel shirt, or piece of fleece in the bottom of the box. No towels or terrycloth. Squirrels can get tangled in the loops. Place baby on the material and cover him with one flap. If you have a heating pad, turn it on low and place it under half of the box (not IN the box!) so baby can move away if he gets too warm. You can use the plastic bottle or rice buddy described above, but these are only temporary methods until you get a heating pad, since they must be reheated every 2 hours and won't keep baby warm all night.
NOTE: Monitor his temperature so he doesn’t chill or overheat. His feet should feel warm to the touch.

Note: If the baby is injured, is having trouble breathing, has fly eggs on his fur, or is very skinny or dehydrated, he needs emergency care by an experienced rehabber or vet.

3. Rehydrate the Baby

Most babies are dehydrated when you find them and must be rehydrated before you can feed them. Never feed formula or food of any kind to a dehydrated baby!

How to Check for Dehydration
Pinch the skin on the back of his neck. If it doesn’t spring back immediately, the baby is dehydrated. If the pinched skin stays up like a tent for more than a second, the baby is badly dehydrated. Other signs of dehydration: pale grayish gums, dry mouth, sunken eyes, whites around eyes showing, rough spiky fur, dry scaly skin.
NOTE: If baby is badly dehydrated, he will need subcutaneous fluids, which can only be given by a rehabber or vet.

[b] Supplies You Will Need: [b]
--Pedialyte (any flavor)*
--Plastic syringes (1 cc size; no needles. Ask the pharmacist to get these for you) An eyedropper can also work.
These are available at most drugstores.

*If you can’t find Pedialyte at the store, here is a recipe for homemade Pedialyte:

1 tsp salt (teaspoon)
3 Tbsp sugar (tablespoon)
1 quart warm water
Mix all ingredients in warm water. Store in refrigerator.

How to Prepare the Pedialyte
Use a plastic syringe (with or without a nipple). Never use pet nursers or doll bottles. They will choke the baby. Fill a coffee mug with hot water. Fill the syringe with Pedialyte and place it in the mug for a couple of minutes. Squirt a drop on the inside of your wrist to make sure the liquid isn’t too hot. It should feel barely warm on your skin.

Proper Position
A tiny baby should be held upright in your hand. A baby with fur can lie on a flat surface on his stomach. A baby that can walk can be held upright or he can drink sitting up. Hold the syringe so the tip points UP to the baby’s mouth and the handle is down. Don’t let the baby get cold. Keep him wrapped up while he eats.

How to Feed Fluids
Place the syringe tip on the baby’s lips (from the side) and squeeze out one drop for him to taste. Don’t squirt a steady stream. Let him swallow one drop before squeezing more. GO SLOW! It sometimes takes a feeding or two for them to catch on. Hairless babies are fed drop by drop. With older babies (once they catch on) you can squeeze slowly for one second, wait for him to swallow, then squeeze more.

If fluids dribble out his mouth or come out his nose, you are going too fast. Stop and tilt the baby’s head down so the fluid drains out (support his head and neck like you would a human baby). Then wipe his nose and mouth with toilet paper. Start over, slower. NOTE: There is now a chance your baby will develop aspiration pneumonia from inhaling fluid in his lungs. This is fatal. Please contact a rehabber or vet, or the people at The Squirrel Board, for assistance.
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[Jackie in Tampa]

If the baby flyer HAS aspirated ...you WILL need antibiotics.
Florida is a legal state and therefore many vets will see wildlife/squirrels...
let us know where you are and we will help you find help.

[spocks mom]

the chirping sounds you are talking about sounds normal to me, both of the flyers i had made a sound similiar to a cricket chirping, in fact i named the first flyer Cricket because of the chirping sounds. Not sure about the breathing. i am sure they will be more members respond soon.

[Junior]

With any of my guys that I suspect may have aspirated I get them on Baytril ASAP......A respiratory infection (upper or lower) in these little guys sets up pretty quickly.
Can you hear any noises coming from his nasal cavity or his chest? Clicking or wheezing?

[gs1]

as soon as possible contact jackie in tampa ..she's already posted here ..she knows the vets in florida.... he needs an experienced vet...flyers are very delicate ......:grouphug (feeding him is not as important as getting him to an experienced flyer vet )

[momma2boo]

Central Florida? If you are close to Port Orange (Volusia County) then there is Ravenwood Vets. Dr. Alecia Emerson is a wildlife vet who specializes in little critters (flyers, greys, hedgehogs, ground squirrels, rats, ferrets, ... the list goes on and on)

386-788-1550

Julie

[djarenspace9]

We have a lot of Central FL members, it would help if you specify the city or area.
I can recommend vets or rehabbers nearby, or help you myself.

:wave123

[fire-eyez]

I am around the central Florida area ....I can help I have extra Foxvalley and some antibioticssuch as amoxicillin and metronidozal ( sp?) I also have flyers soi could take.a look .......Dr Diaz at lake Howell animal hospital works with wildlife and exotics it Is were i bring all my pets ....let me know what else I can do

[cuteascnb]

Sadie is going great :-) i live in belleview

[fire-eyez]

if she exhibited signs of pneumonia chances are she can still be battling it I would still give antibiotics (correct me if I am wrong) because they can go down hill really fast.

[cuteascnb]

No cracking or wheezing sounds....so I didn't want to give it to her....she's acting Luke her self!