Dramamine/Meclizine?

[mainemargaret]

Hi All - Any experience using dramamine/meclizine with squirrels who have tilty/wobbly issues? And what would be the correct dose for an adult gray, about 1.5 lbs? This was suggested as maybe worth a try on a wild boy who became wobbly for unknown reasons and appears to be in good shape otherwise. Thanks!

[island rehabber]

I have only used it once briefly, but know other rehabbers who have used it with some success for exactly the situation you described. The dose my vet prescribed for an adult grey squirrel was:

0.1ml two or three times daily (every 8 to 12 hours).

[Jackie in Tampa]

my vet also advises Meclizine for wobbley heads, she said it will help with their appetite too.

[mainemargaret]

Thanks IR and JIT! IR, do you know the strength/dilution for the 0.1 ml? I have 25 mg tablets.

[island rehabber]

Thanks IR and JIT! IR, do you know the strength/dilution for the 0.1 ml? I have 25 mg tablets.

Easy for a change: mine is a 25 mg/ml suspension.

[mainemargaret]

Thank you!