found a squirrel crawling w/only 2 front legs

[cl.cobb]

I found an adult squirrel crawling w/ only two front legs. After reading posts, I'm going to try to catch it in a shoe box and try to rehab.

CL

[astra]

I found an adult squirrel crawling w/ only two front legs. After reading posts, I'm going to try to catch it in a shoe box and try to rehab.

CL
Hi and welcome!
if you email me, I could give you a phone number of someone in TX who might be able to answer your questions and help you
my email is ad_astra81@hotmail.com

[cl.cobb]

I did manage to catch it! It wasn't hard at all because it's not fast right now. I have it in a big box with a towel, three small pieces of apple, and some water in a little bowl that I dissolved a tiny piece of advil in for the pain. I can tell it is hurting. I also managed to squirt a small amount of sugar water from a syringe into its mouth before it bit me through the gloves I was wearing. It's just in the box now, nose to the corner. I'm letting it rest.

I'd appreciate any help or advice. I don't want it to suffer and I'd like to think I was helping.

Thanks,

CL

[lilidukes]

NO ADVIL! NO NO NO

[cl.cobb]

yikes...okay...let me take the water solution out.

[cl.cobb]

The advil water solution is out. I don't think he drank any from the bowl. He hasn't moved from the position from when I put the little bowl in there. What I shot in his mouth earlier was sugar-water that I read about on this board earlier...

[astra]

just sent you an email

[cl.cobb]

Z,

I got your email. She and I have made contact. I was going to upload a couple of photos of him, but I don't see the right button on here. Maybe I can't yet being a newbie.

I emailed them to you.

[cl.cobb]

Christal,

Thanks for talking to me on the phone. I have the photos like you asked about, but it won't let me post them on here.

[Jackie in Tampa]

lookmomchickens is in Katy...
she may have vet access:thinking
it's best to have the sq seen asap..
if steroids are able to be given early enough, the chances for a better outcome are greater
good luck baby squirrel
thank you for rescueing

[lookmomchickens]

I'm here!! I'm in school until 2:40 this afternoon. As far as vet access goes, they've tightened down here quite a bit. I'll have to look and see what meds I have on hand when I get home... Can someone tell me what meds we'll need? How old is this little guy?

[Jackie in Tampa]

I'm here!! I'm in school until 2:40 this afternoon. As far as vet access goes, they've tightened down here quite a bit. I'll have to look and see what meds I have on hand when I get home... Can someone tell me what meds we'll need? How old is this little guy?
If you get this sq Jessica...
I have meds in Texas on stand by for you:thumbsup

[Mrs Skul]

:morning Jackie
I just got off the phone with Jessica. She can go look at this little guy after School. What ever med. we need, she said she might have at home. She will check about Metacam. I have sent Emails to a few Foxer Rehabbers who do have some NR.
I will call Cl and see if this little fellow made it threw the night. CL said he can bring him to me unless we find some one closer. Muffin Squirrel was my NR go to Home. My Vet will see him if we need to.
Is their some one SET UP for LONG TERM NR Squirrels in the Houston area? :dono
This Foxer has a few scratches on his face. He has dragged the skin on both Knees Raw. He also has little feeling in one foot. He did drink a little water last night. Then Berried his head and fell asleep. :Love_Icon
PS
I have some Pictures I forwarded to Astra last night. I am going to Email them to you Jackie. Can you post them?

[cl.cobb]

Good morning. I really didn't sleep last night. I was checking on him and doing laundry.

He ate two little apple triangles I cut up for him last night. I also got a little more water in his mouth via a syringe. He's sleeping now here in my "office" (except for the noise from the typing of my keyboard).

The heating pad has his little crate cozy and it's dark in here.

I can meet up with her in Katy when she's available after 2:30pm. I want to do what's best for him.

He's trying to sleep now.

[Jackie in Tampa]

:morning Jackie
I just got off the phone with Jessica. She can go look at this little guy after School. What ever med. we need, she said she might have at home. She will check about Metacam. I have sent Emails to a few Foxer Rehabbers who do have some NR.
I will call Cl and see if this little fellow made it threw the night. CL said he can bring him to me unless we find some one closer. Muffin Squirrel was my NR go to Home. My Vet will see him if we need to.
Is their some one SET UP for LONG TERM NR Squirrels in the Houston area? :dono
This Foxer has a few scratches on his face. He has dragged the skin on both Knees Raw. He also has little feeling in one foot. He did drink a little water last night. Then Berried his head and fell asleep. :Love_Icon




PS
I have some Pictures I forwarded to Astra last night. I am going to Email them to you Jackie. Can you post them?

Cristol, I can try..I am from the stone age..:dono
:poke why not steroids if this is spinal??????
(STEROIDS AND NSAIDS {metacam} DO NOT GO TOGETHER and will kill a sq if used)
That would be my choice and would have done so as soon as it were possible. Still would..:thumbsup
Cristol are you in driving distance to this sq?

[cl.cobb]

PS: I don't know how old he is, but he's pretty big. Christal has the photos. I don't know if testicle size reflects age, but if they do, he's an adult.

[Jackie in Tampa]

let's see if I can post the pics.

[cl.cobb]

yep. That's him. I'm calling him "Jeff" because I have a friend who was hit by a car last year (friend is okay).

[Nancy in New York]

Poor baby, thank you for helping him, you are fantastic!
That's a little Fox Squirrel.....love those!:grouphug
His little ears are pinned back, that could be from pain, or fear.

[lilidukes]

That pic looks like the swelling is really high on the spine. I would go with a steroid myself.

Good luck Jeff :grouphug :grouphug

[Mrs Skul]

:alright.gif All Right The Rehabber Friend V. is going to take Jeff in. :wahoo
I just need to get a holed of Cl Coob and Put him in contact with a Friend Rehabber in Katy. She has the Steroids,Antibiotic, and Vet if needed.
Then V the Rehabber will get him tomorrow. She has several NR and Has room for Jeff to Rest, Relax, and Heal. OH Take his Medicine. :D
Cl Call me soon. I need a address and to also give you the Phone Number. :thumbsup3

[Mrs Skul]

:morning CL
I have some Medicine and a Trustworthy Rehabber 15 min from you. :Phone2 Call me. We need to start him on some Medication Soon. :Phone
It is wonderful News he made it threw the night, and he ate for you..:wahoo That is a really good sine. LookMomChickens can't take him in. So we will go with this friend who is In Katy.
She will treat and Care for Jeff until he is stable and can be transported 1 1/2 hr to Rehabber V. She lives in Montgomery. She is a Guardian Angels of Squirrels. :bowdown

[Mrs Skul]

Good News Cl is making arrangements to get Little Big Jeff the Foxer to the Katy Rehabber who has Steroids, Antibiotic, a Toasty Warm Comffy Bed Ready and Waiting. :alright.gif
:thankyou :grouphug Thank You CL & Sandra for Opening your harts, and House to Little Jeff The Squirrel. :grouphug
:bowdown

[Nancy in New York]

Good News Cl is making arrangements to get Little Big Jeff the Foxer to the Katy Rehabber who has Steroids, Antibiotic, a Toasty Warm Comffy Bed Ready and Waiting. :alright.gif
:thankyou :grouphug Thank You CL & Sandra for Opening your harts, and House to Little Jeff The Squirrel. :grouphug
:bowdown

What a team of wonderful people.....:bowdown
I just can't say it enough....it does take a village...and we
have the best support right here for these little squirrels.
Thank you Cl for finding the little one and for getting him help,
and Mrs Skul.....
for again opening your heart and sharing your connections...
what a team pulling for little Jeff....:Love_Icon

[astra]

What a team of wonderful people.....:bowdown
I just can't say it enough....it does take a village...and we
have the best support right here for these little squirrels.
Thank you Cl for finding the little one and for getting him help,
and Mrs Skul.....
for again opening your heart and sharing your connections...
what a team pulling for little Jeff....:Love_Icon
:thumbsup :bowdown so happy it all worked out (i know, once someone has Mrs Skul's phone number, everything will be under control ;))

[cl.cobb]

Jeff is now at "Rehabber M's" place.

It's been quite a day! (my wife's car battery died, too and I had to rescue her!)

He has eaten three apple wedges. M is going to get him to a specialist. Updates as they come!

Thanks for all the advice.

[astra]

Jeff is now at "Rehabber M's" place.

It's been quite a day! (my wife's car battery died, too and I had to rescue her!)

He has eaten three apple wedges. M is going to get him to a specialist. Updates as they come!

Thanks for all the advice.
:thumbsup yes, please - updates as they come!

Two rescues in a row.
Do you need help with finding a rehabber for your second rescue? ;)
Just make sure your wife is well hydrated (stress dehydrates), has lots of blankies to snuggle in, is in a warm and quiet environment, with some fresh apple wedges and other good food.:D

[cl.cobb]

haha. Very funny! I am working on rehabbing her now, too! :crazy

[Jackie in Tampa]

:bowdown

[astra]

haha. Very funny! I am working on rehabbing her now, too! :crazy
:thumbsup and you know - you can always call Mrs Skul for any help with that:D

[Mrs Skul]

:wave123
I have a short update on Jeff.
The Katy Rehabber is going to have the Vet do some X-Rays Monday or Tuesday.
She does think Jeff was hit by a car. He is still swollen below his shoulders, on his Spine area. He is Battered and Bruised. :nurse
GOOD New is He has feeling in his back feet and tail. :alright.gif He is picking, and eating little bites of food, water drinking is good. :thumbsup3
We will let you know what the X-Ray & Vet has to say.

[Nancy in New York]

:wave123
I have a short update on Jeff.
The Katy Rehabber is going to have the Vet do some X-Rays Monday or Tuesday.
She does think Jeff was hit by a car. He is still swollen below his shoulders, on his Spine area. He is Battered and Bruised. :nurse
GOOD New is He has feeling in his back feet and tail. :alright.gif He is picking, and eating little bites of food, water drinking is good. :thumbsup3
We will let you know what the X-Ray & Vet has to say.


Thank you for the update....:thumbsup
Prayers for little Jeff...:Love_Icon