PooR Simon MEDS MEDS &More MEDS

[Sweet Simon's Mommy]

I have finally come to the conclusion Simon can not :nono have acorns.
They cause terrible scalding skin burns that are a b**** to heal.
10 days ago he went to DR E she put him on clavamox .1cc twice day and muricin ointment twice aday, which is fine because he get a bath twice a day.
He went back today because he is no better.
Today he came home with azithromycin 500mg give .06 cc once a day fro 14 days
AND prednisolone .03 cc twice a day for 3 days then once a day for 7.:shakehead

He has been on antibiotics for 1/3 of his life it seems like, plus his vertebra are starting to fuze together now from lack of use, because of his paralysis. His little behind is smaller than his front. And his legs are harder to move for the same reason.
My poor Simon
BUT he is happy and plays and eats like he has no clue, we just love him !!

Any experts out there have any words about all these meds or do you think it is normal protocol because he is so compromised.

[djarenspace9]

:grouphug Hugs to Simon and his Mommy :grouphug

[Anne]

There is no denying the paraplegic squirrels have different needs than their 4-legged counterparts. I think it all depends on the injury site, type of injury, etc. All individual problems, then there are the problems with just being different squirrels- Chicklett has thyroid trouble and is a diabetic- just her chemical makeup! None of us know what the future holds for any or our precious babies. Poor Doc Martin went through the surgery to have his leg removed and then dies of a twisted stomach!
Paraplegic squirrels are going to have bone changes and possibly continuing muscle atrophy all their lives. Wear and tear on the skin and tissues is a major concern and pretty much unavoidable. Damage will have to be treated, causing us to use meds, not all meds treat all conditions and may have to be changed, adjusted and/or stacked. Blood flow patterns change, internal organs are possibly stressed-all this different because our little disabled guys have been altered forever.:grouphug
More meds, more vet visits, more worry, all these come with the territory: human or animal.

[Sweet Simon's Mommy]

Yes Anne I hear you..... his longevity possibilities are dwindling.
But we will not do anything to accelerate the inevitable.
his poor little kidneys may just give up some day.

[Anne]

Oh please don't take my post as a doomsday warning., it wasn't ment that way.:shakehead I too have a para baby-my precious Jude! He and our stroke squirrel, Nibbler, share a cage. It is so endearing to watch them groom each other.:grouphug Neither one will be with us for the 15 years or so captive squirrels can live, but the love never diminishes :Love_Icon :Love_Icon :Love_Icon All we want is the best for them and hope that our vets feel that way too and fight with us.:thumbsup

[Sweet Simon's Mommy]

No I didnt take it that way.....I was just saying I know his days are shorter than some and we are going to enjoy everyone of them.!!!

[Kristin Ward]

:grouphug Simon:grouphug

[JLM27]

Have you tried a little cart strapped under his back end? Someone here did that a few years ago.

[Jackie in Tampa]

Simon is a gift:Love_Icon

[Sweet Simon's Mommy]

no carts J ...I tried a diaper and it really scared him.
he is afraid of many things, but not of his momma.
Thank you Jackie, yes he is a gift in so many ways, because of him I found the board and support and friends I never would of had, he also brought out a new found love between Tony and myself, Simon is our child .

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[Chickenlegs]

Ask Dr E about physical therapy. Don't want to do anything to hurt--and yeah, it takes even more time but pt sure helps people--even people who can't do anything on their own. Helps mobility, prevents atrophy, helps control pain from having to use other body parts to get around--GOOD stuff! Love you Simon :Love_Icon

[Sweet Simon's Mommy]

Hi CL

Yes I have talked to her and yes I do twice a day , depending on his tolerance of me messing with him that day depends on how long:D

[Chickenlegs]

You're a GOOD mommy!!!! And of course you have to take it at Simon's pace. Wonder if one of our brilliant TSB folks could invent cage gear that provides little guys like Simon with extra exercises to help them move better. By the way--I understand fur is a frictionless surface for paraplegic animals. Have any use for fur?

[Sweet Simon's Mommy]

Fur?? I dont know , it might be hard to wash, he dribbles every where and his cage is changed out twice a day and washed , I use the fake sheep skin on the bottom, then the Jackie hidey hole bottom on top of that, he has numerous shelves covered with flannel, which is more absorbent than Fleece, his cage is 36" long x 22" high and 22" wide and small 1/4 " squares so he can get a good grip.

[Jackie in Tampa]

laurie, should I make him another mat?
thinking if you had at least two , he would always have one clean.
does he really like it? do you, is it a pain to dry?
I know it's good padding, it's so thick...
:poke I got the fleece...pick a print or solid...
I am jonesin to sew..:thumbsup
I hope the carrier works well for you...:grouphug
I loved the red one..:highfive
just an idea...put it in his playpen area with a baby bag inside of it, maybe cover it, let him like it first before taking him to the vet in it..
:poke we'll need pics!
:jump I was so happy to finally meet you..:D

[Anne]

I could just kiss this face until all his fur falls out!!:grouphug :grouphug :grouphug

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[Sweet Simon's Mommy]

I could just kiss this face until all his fur falls out!!:grouphug :grouphug :grouphug

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Thank you Anne, there may just be a line for that though:rotfl

[stosh2010]

Your Love for Simon is soooooo complete............He's a Lucky Guy to be in your care.

[Sweet Simon's Mommy]

Thanks Stosh, that means alot!!:grouphug

[pappy1264]

God bless his little heart! I know there is someone on the glider boards that make absorbent cage liners (with fleece, safe) that are completely washable. I can see if I can find a link for her if you would like, might help to keep his cage cleaner? He is very lucky to have you (but I know you feel you guys are the lucky ones.....you all are very lucky!)

[Sweet Simon's Mommy]

Thanks Pappy but I'm good, he dribbles all day long so his cage has spots every where all the time, we are so used to it now , when the girls wizz on me it surprises me :jump

[Kristin Ward]

Simon is so lucky to have you! Such a sweet, adorable little guy!:grouphug

[Busysqrl]

Hi Simon's Mom, I too have a little disabled squirrel. They really are special. Mine dribbles all day long too. I try to express his bladder first thing in the morning to try and get it empty at least once a day. Mine isn't paralyzed, but he has a back injury that doesn't allow him to jump, so he has a modified cage. He recently took a fall and his right side was dragging instead of walking and he is on meds and I'm always scared his kidneys are going to be compromised, but there's just no getting around it. These little guys with disabilities will always have to have more meds as they are more prone to injury and infection if they're kidneys and bladders don't work perfectly. I'm always in a constant state of worry over my little guy, but I love him to bits. The little disabled ones always have a very special place in our hearts don't they? Their little spirits and will to live is so strong, it's very inspiring. I hope little Simon makes a complete recovery from his current condition. :grouphug :Love_Icon :grouphug

[Sweet Simon's Mommy]

Hi BG:wave123
he will get over it, he always does eventually, I need preventative meds instead of fix it meds

[Busysqrl]

Hi BG:wave123
he will get over it, he always does eventually, I need preventative meds instead of fix it meds

Have you ever tried Ultra Neuro Recovery? You can get it on Amazon and I've used it several times on Magnus. I give Magnus 1/4 capsule per day. Here's a link to it:

http://americanbiologics.com/specialty_products-neurorecovery-29.shtml

I don't know if it was this product or just the better nutrition and rest, but he improved dramatically after I started using this product. I had him on it for about 6 weeks. :grouphug