Is it normal for one eye to be more bulging?

[terry1]

May be a silly question but i never raised a pinkie or any other squirrel. I'm just noticing my new little man's one eye is a little bigeer then the other he is onlyat the most 2 1/2 wks old. I think i didnt notice b4 cuz he was pink & now he's getting color to him so you can see it. Just wondering if this is normal or something i should watch & be concerned about.:dono

[Rhapsody]

Can we see a pic please...... :thankyou

[island rehabber]

Not really normal...but can't really say without a pic.

[Milo's Mom]

Can you take a pic and e-mail it to me so I can post it for you? You may or may not have pic posting abilities yet...not sure.

My e-mail address is milosmom041610@gmail.com.

I also responded in your other thread.

[terry1]

Was first only worried about the eye but this morning, woke up to bruising on his back around his abdomen. He was found on a playground so don't know if he was dropped by a bird or could have been been stepped on by a small child. Up to now he had no marks on him but a few splinters when we first got him. He still seems perky to eat then back to sleep as normal:) Any help you can give I would greatly appreciate, as i've already fallen in love w/the little guy!!! can i send you an e-mail with pics & video? wont let me attach to big. Just let me know where to send thanks.

[Jackie in Tampa]

research
you can start with proptosis
hyperthyroid syptoms
ocular hypertension

sometimes there is a tumor in the eyeball or BEHIND it..
sometimes it is simple birth defect..

keeping him healthy healthy and careful monitoring..
I would take pics everyday to chronical changes
:grouphug

[Milo's Mom]

Was first only worried about the eye but this morning, woke up to bruising on his back around his abdomen. He was found on a playground so don't know if he was dropped by a bird or could have been been stepped on by a small child. Up to now he had no marks on him but a few splinters when we first got him. He still seems perky to eat then back to sleep as normal:) Any help you can give I would greatly appreciate, as i've already fallen in love w/the little guy!!! can i send you an e-mail with pics & video? wont let me attach to big. Just let me know where to send thanks.

Send me what you've got. My email address is milosmom041610@gmail.com.

Gmail only allows 25mg per e-mail so you may need to zip the file or send separate e-mails.

[Jackie in Tampa]

bruising on back is much better than bruising on belly..
would indicate a pressure wound, not blood pooling...
so would appear to be NOT internal injury.
Not meaning he is out of the woods and okay, but would indicate not as bad as internal injury, a pic woul;d help.
thinking ibuprophen for pain and keeping him warm and hydrated a must.
are all limb working?

[Milo's Mom]

Here are the pics...

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[Jackie in Tampa]

metacam Rx /meloxicam or OTC ibuprofen suggested for bruising/swelling.
someone will help dose childrens or infants ibuprofen for you.

The eye...???
I am guessing time will tell more.

[terry1]

Yes all his limbs work fine he's quite a strong little guy after every feeding he loves to climb up my chest & nestle himself in my neck & shoulder:) It's so sweet he's just started doing that the last 2 -3 days it's become his favorite spot after eating. can anyone help me with dosing pain med for him i do have infant drops as i have g-kids!!! not sure of his weight, I will have my husband bring home a scale 2day.:thankyou for all your help!!

[Milo's Mom]

In order to dose meds, we really need a weight. I, personally will not dose without a weight...just not comfortable with it. Others here may take an educated guess due to their level/years of experience.

I can dose the INFANT MOTRIN for you if you have a weight.

What makes you think he is in pain and needs pain meds?

[terry1]

Someone just suggested that for bruising & swelling. He doesn't seem to be in any pain. Searching the forum I've found some other squirrels that had the same issue some say put warm compresses on his eye or tea bags (wet) to see if any puss comes out. I'll keep you posted. So far he is doing fine & acting like a hungry little boy with lots of energy till he gets his belly full:D lol.....

[terry1]

Just an update for all Bearls doing fine, the bruising looks a little better today. If you all don't know he came down w/ a bruise on his back on Sat morning looks a tad bit better:) He's still eating, peeing & pooing just fine. He does seem to be little guy only 48gr not a fatty but we are getting over some diahrea from b4 we got on the right track w/formula. So lets see home fast he grows now!!!! Trying to put a few pics from 2day on hope it works.... Again thank you all for kindness & help with my little dude. We really appreciate it:thankyou

[CrazySquirrelLady]

Go BEARLS go!


what a cutie pie....

Lots of Luck to ya....

CSL

[terry1]

Just an update: Bearl's doing fine growing bigger stronger & hungrier every day:D His eyes are still closed but I figure we have about another week or so before they open. putting a pic on he looks like he saying "NOT ANOTHER PICTURE!!!!" LOL....