Please help Bonnie sick W/Feaver!!

[ladyofmgd]

My sweet Bon-Bon is so sick, I got her the day she was born her mother got killed and she is 3 years old now! I had to go to a new state for a job and then had to leave her for a day and a half when I got back she was wheezing and coughing with a fever!! I do not have a Vet here and someone told me if I get caught with her here they will take her and put her down!! And I can't get back home, and I can't let that happen, so I have been giving her benadryl and breathing treatments. What can I give her for the feaver? I love her so much and can't loose her please help!!!

[Rhapsody]

I am assuming Bonnie is a squirrel...... you can give her children's Motrin for pain or fever....... 1-2 drops depending on weight. How much does she weigh?

It sounds like your Bonnie might have pneumonia and will need some medication for it........ hopefully one of the licensed rehabbers that can dose the medication for you will be along shortly..... in the mean time keep Bonnie warm and well hydrated.

[ladyofmgd]

She is I am sorry I am just so worried about her she is my baby girl!! I am scared that's what she has. And she weights about 2-3 Lds I will try to get a true weight! And thank you so much!!

[Rhapsody]

I see she is a Foxer........ I would go with 2 drops of Childrens Motrin, as they are bigger than our Grey Squirrels down here in Florida.

[ladyofmgd]

Thank you!

[Rhapsody]

I have 2 licensed rehabbers that are usually up late at night..... I will PM their phone # to you --call one of them and let them know that you posted on the TSB and "Carolyn/Rhapsody" suggested you call them for medication and dose amount.

[Rhapsody]

- - - - -> INFO SENT / Check Your PM!!

[island rehabber]

:thankyou Carolyn -- :thumbsup

[Rhapsody]

You are Welcome IR........ I did my best. :)

[jbtartell]

how do you know she is a foxer? lol I was assuming she was a gray. if she has nemonia she will need antibiotics. what do you have I cant dose it but we can get a jump on what you have so when the experts come they will know right away and have a faster answer.do you know is she is a fox or gray squirrel?I can help some but yes make sure she is drinking plenty of water and keep her warm. heating pad unde half of her carrier on low.. Sorry your baby is sick I have been in ur shoes feeling desprate and scared and heart sick.. just listen to what you are told here..:Love_Icon

[Skul]

how do you know she is a foxer? >snip<Love_Icon
Lower fur color is the give-away. :)

[CritterMom]

Do we have any news on this baby?

[jbtartell]

oh I did not know this.. see I learn more every time I am here. soo has any one heard anything els?

[stepnstone]

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[ladyofmgd]

Thank all of you so much!! She is finally getting some well needed rest, she will drink and eat a couple of bites of food if I hold her, so she's in my arms. I have not had any luck with the Vets around here, I have found a Rebilator that I am trying to get a hold of. And I saw something about a light she need if she doesn't go outside. Will a black light work?

[CritterMom]

No, no black light (unless she has some Jimi Hendrix posters in her cage).

The ONLY light that actually emits UV, which is what you are looking for as far as processing vitamin D, are Zoomed Repti-sun 10.0, and you want the long fluorescent tubes, not the screw in compact fluorescents. The best prices by far on these are at www.petmountain.com. Reptiles need them too and that is what they are designed for. They require a T8 fluorescent fixture.

What is her diet? Is she getting a rodent block of any kind?

[jbtartell]

I got sam one of those lights all I did was tell them I wanted a vitomine D light not a heat lamp and it helped.. and remember not to put it up close to her cage the light will work in the whole area..:D

[Mrs Skul]

I never got a Phone call???
I have a Vet and antibiotic. Where are you located exactly???:dono
Does any one know what is going on? Did she get to a Vet?:thinking

[jbtartell]

Not sure I think she may be working.. and can post at certain times.. not soo sure.. :dono

[Mrs Skul]

:thankyou :thankyou :thankyou

[Rhapsody]

I sent her your name and # (mrs skul) along with Jackie's phone # --maybe she got a hold of Jackie first? :dono

[ladyofmgd]

I want to think you all!! I found this rehabber here in Shreveport, La and got her some Baytril. She is still very sick and I am giving her the breathing treatments they are helping her. Again y'all have all helped so much!! I will keep all up to date with how she is doing. And any opinions on how to make sure she stays healthy I welcome them. :thankyou

[ladyofmgd]

My Bonnie is doing better she is still sick but she is eating a little now!!! And moving around it is such a big improvement from Monday, thanks again!! :thankyou

[Skul]

Almost time for a new picture. :poke

[ladyofmgd]

She still not feeling well, as soon as she back to her hipper fun loving self I will post a new one.