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danang
10-11-2012, 04:08 PM
I have a baby girl squirrel.She weighs 75 grams.She eats 5cc every 3 1/2 -4 hours. Today one of her eyes opened so I believe that she is almost 5 weeks old. Last night she aspirated.Today she is not acting right.She is hardly moving.She is still eating good and peeing and pooping.I hear no clicking but she just isn't moving around like she usually does.Do you think that she possibly has pneumonia? I have Bactrim DS (800-160mg). I have read on here to dissolve 1/4 tablet into 5 ml of water and the dosage is .01 per 25 grams of body weight which means that she would get .03. I just want to make sure that this dosage sounds right and if you think that I should give her the medicine? Please, I don't want to lose my precious girl.
SammysMom
10-11-2012, 04:14 PM
:Welcome
Can you tell us a bit more about your baby? How long have you had her and where did you get her? Was she injured etc.?
I am directing an expert here to help with dosing.
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danang
10-11-2012, 04:19 PM
We have had her for almost 2 weeks.She was not injured.She and her sister were given to us because the mother was killed.Not sure how long she was without her mother but they both have been doing great up til now.She just lays there and hardly moves.She did come looking for us whenever we moved the blanket when it came to feeding time until today.I am very worried.
SammysMom
10-11-2012, 04:22 PM
What has she been eating?
danang
10-11-2012, 04:25 PM
They have been eating Fox Valley
SammysMom
10-11-2012, 04:27 PM
Okay any chance of getting Baytril AB for cats and dogs?
danang
10-11-2012, 04:28 PM
They were on a different puppy formula until I read on here about FV.I finally received it in the mail.It took a little bit since it was a holiday here on Monday and the mail did not run.We weaned them slowly from the old to the FV like I have read on here to do and they are now on the full FV.
danang
10-11-2012, 04:30 PM
Do you get that from a vet? I haven't had much luck around this area with vets wanting to help with squirrels.
SammysMom
10-11-2012, 04:32 PM
What part of Ill are you in? Maybe we can get a member's help.
danang
10-11-2012, 04:34 PM
South Central part. Around Mt.vernon area. Jefferson county.
danang
10-11-2012, 04:42 PM
Found some Baytril. They have pill and liquid.Which one would I need?
pappy1264
10-11-2012, 04:44 PM
At 75 grams, your baby is the size of a three week old. What where you feeding prior to this? Did the milk come back out her nose? Will she still eat? Has she been going potty normally?
danang
10-11-2012, 04:46 PM
Was feeding her a puppy formula found at walmart.They have been gaining 5 grams per day.
danang
10-11-2012, 04:47 PM
Yes the milk came out of her nose.She still eats and is going potty.
SammysMom
10-11-2012, 04:47 PM
Is it from a vet?
Milo's Mom
10-11-2012, 04:49 PM
Liquid is easier. Get the injectable kind (you will NOT be injecting it) The strength of the Baytril you need is 22.7mg/kg.

Do you have the babies on a heat source? Like a heating pad set on LOW under 1/2 of their cage.
danang
10-11-2012, 04:49 PM
Yes.Finally found a vet that would give it up.They close in about 30 minutes.Which one do I need to get? Pill or liquid?
danang
10-11-2012, 04:50 PM
She said the liquid is 20ml per cc solution.
SammysMom
10-11-2012, 04:50 PM
Welcome experts! Thank goodness we have help here now. I also sent a PM to 2ndhandranch. Not sure where she is in IL though.:shakehead
Milo's Mom
10-11-2012, 04:50 PM
Hold the baby's chest up to your ear and listen to her breathing. If she has aspiration pneumonia you will hear a clicking with every inhale and exhale.
danang
10-11-2012, 04:52 PM
They have a heating pad that does not have auto shut off under half their box and lots of blankets to burrow into.
Milo's Mom
10-11-2012, 04:52 PM
Yes.Finally found a vet that would give it up.They close in about 30 minutes.Which one do I need to get? Pill or liquid?

LIQUID!!
danang
10-11-2012, 04:54 PM
I hold her up my my ear and it is real hard to tell if there is clicking or just her little noises that she makes.Sorry.I know this isn't helping any.
Milo's Mom
10-11-2012, 04:56 PM
If you've only got 30 minutes till the vet closes, go get the Baytril. DO NOT take the squirrel with you. Leave her at home on heat.

Just get Baytril in any form you can and when you get home tell us EXACTLY what the label says and if it is liquid or tablet.
danang
10-11-2012, 04:56 PM
I will be back in a few minutes.I am going to run and get the medicine before they close to be on the safe side incase I need it.Thank you all so much.I sure do appreciate it.
danang
10-11-2012, 05:53 PM
Ok.I am back. I got the liquid.It says 22.7 mg/n(15ml)
Nancy in New York
10-11-2012, 05:56 PM
Ok.I am back. I got the liquid.It says 22.7 mg/n(15ml)

Hold on, I will give you full access to the board in one minute, and then I will pm you the dose.
danang
10-11-2012, 05:59 PM
Thank you so much.
Nancy in New York
10-11-2012, 06:04 PM
Thank you so much.


I just sent you a pm.:thumbsup
Milo's Mom
10-11-2012, 06:30 PM
I just sent you a pm.:thumbsup

Thank you Nancy...I was down in the basement digging for class reunion memorabilia...
danang
10-11-2012, 06:34 PM
I want to thank every on here so much.My baby girl has been given her meds. Thank you,Nancy, for the dosage and answering all of my questions.You ALL are angels.I sure do appreciate it.I am most certain that Peanut and Butter appreciate you all too.Thanks again.I will keep you updated on how things are going.
SammysMom
10-11-2012, 07:49 PM
So glad to see you got all of the help you needed! :grouphug Peanut & Butter:grouphug
2ndHandRanchRescue
10-11-2012, 09:40 PM
Hi there - I'm in Illinois but far - I have a list of rehabbers in Illinois on my website www.2ndhandranch.com if you want some help locally. I'm located in Bureau County. North Central - how is the baby???
danang
10-11-2012, 10:28 PM
Hi there - I'm in Illinois but far - I have a list of rehabbers in Illinois on my website www.2ndhandranch.com if you want some help locally. I'm located in Bureau County. North Central - how is the baby???
Thank you. I looked at your list and did find 2 fairly close to me. She seems to be moving around better.She ate good at her last feeding and both of her eyes are open now.It is about time for her next feeding.I am praying that we caught it early enough. I have put your website on my favorites so I can have it handy.Thank you again. All the help is so appreciated.
danang
10-12-2012, 09:13 AM
My precious girl is moving around so much better.Not fully herself yet but she is getting there.Both eyes are open now.She ate all of her formula for her late night feeding and her early morning feeding and has gotten her meds this morning.She now weighs 80 grams.Her sisters has one eye open now. YAY!!! Thank you all again!!!:thankyou
Nancy in New York
10-12-2012, 09:40 AM
My precious girl is moving around so much better.Not fully herself yet but she is getting there.Both eyes are open now.She ate all of her formula for her late night feeding and her early morning feeding and has gotten her meds this morning.She now weighs 80 grams.Her sisters has one eye open now. YAY!!! Thank you all again!!!:thankyou


Fantastic update.......I really needed to read THIS today, I think you have just made my day....:alright.gif
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