ST PETE's FL area - Injured baby squirrel

[djarenspace9]

These pics are of a baby squirrel brought in to a rehabber friend in the St. Pete area asking for advice or help.
His eyes appear swollen.
I'm thinking maybe due to head trauma.
Any ideas? Anyone in the area can help or advise them on how to treat?

[djarenspace9]

Thinking aloud, or while I type, it could be swelling due to head trauma and maybe Dex (Dexamethasone) or something similar can help. Waiting to see other recommendations. If its some kind of infection oral antibiotic (SMZ-TMP) since we cant do it by drops with eyes being closed. Doing both is the route I'd probably go to cover all bases, because untreated both can cause lifetime disability.

*** Editing myself, going to recommend Metacam instead. Has already been started on AB's.

[island rehabber]

Good thought with the AB's and metacam. I know I have heard of babies getting infections behind eyes that are still shut.....this may be the case so the ABs should do the trick. Poor sweety.....he looks a little skinny too :(

[sage4dylan]

poor little thing! I can sympathize... when I was young, I had a sinus infection behind my eyes that DID swell them shut. I know his has never been opened but I am sure its painful just the same!

[kastillo]

I hope the AB's do the trick and he doesn't lose his eyesight. Poor thing, he should be opening them soon right? what is he about 4-5 weeks?

[Loopy Squirrel]

Conjunctivitis...poke a small hole in the lid w/ a clean sharp needle and drain the puss out. It can damage the eyes if you wait until they open.

[djarenspace9]

Thanks Loopy! I passed on the info. I learned something new today. :thumbsup

[Kelly Brady]

Wow, I just got this message guys. Who has the little tike now?

I have not read any other thread. May I still help? Sorry I had a weekend and a half and only signed on to get a number of members attending the gathering.

[djarenspace9]

I was just posting an update.
They are asking for a squirrel-experienced rehabber to take the little one.
If you can help Kelly that would be awesome.
I was sitting here trying to figure out how to get him over here.

[sid'smommy]

I would try to open the eyes with a warm compress before the needle. You could end up with the pinhole infecting the tissue surrounding the eye.... just a thought. Eyes look like they should open any day now anyway....

[Jackie in Tampa]

I would have already offered... no vet funds, limited FV....
I have sassy here and she absolutely needs a vet... trying to figure how I can get her seen.
If no one comes forward and if someone will bring me the little, or meet me part ways..... I will do what I can,
and if I have to keep him til the weekend then maybe djar can take him...
any thoughts or volunteers otherwise or to help?
Kelly, if you can take him to vet, cool...
if you can help get him to me cool..
or anyone in StPete. I will do what ever I can...as long as it doesn't cost money...:hidechair let me know.
thanks karen

[djarenspace9]

Jackie, please make arrangements to get them in both today.
SSM and me are heading your way and will get the little one so both can go.
We will figure out the bill next.
I will request help and we can bring them back here for care.
It's just really necessary for both to be seen at a vet today.
My vet is not in til tomorrow and I don't think either should wait.

[Gina]

:Love_Icon Prayers for the little one.

[Jackie in Tampa]

i will meet the howells so you don't need to drive way over here..:thumbsup
will make sure sq gets to orlando to you this weekend.:thankyou

[Kelly Brady]

I am not going to get away from work all day today through 6:00 pm tonight. Senior meeting for my daughter after that. My vet would cost $140.00 to walk in the door. But I am more than happy to help with your vets bill.

I so wish someone would have called me this weekend. I want to publish my number for the calling. Many have it already. I do not look at a computer on the weekends. Sorry everyone.

Jackie, you should have my number and I can give vet a card number over the phone. Your vet is much more reasonable than mine. MUCH:D

Kisses little fuzzers. I am also happy to take baby this weekend from the gathering. Twist my arm.

[djarenspace9]

Thank you Kelly, I am definitely collecting numbers this week! :thumbsup

[Jackie in Tampa]

I have taken baby sq to vet...
oral smz-tmp and Rx eye drops...
hot compresses..
she is a cutie patootie...
on my way to get meds...:wave123

[Nana3]

Jackie you have 5 lbs of FV on it's way to you. :grouphug :grouphug

[Nancy in New York]

I have taken baby sq to vet...
oral smz-tmp and Rx eye drops...
hot compresses..
she is a cutie patootie...
on my way to get meds...:wave123

What was the problem Jackie? Did you get two little ones?
:dono
Again, great save goes out yet again, to the Florida members!!!!!!!:bowdown :Love_Icon :bowdown

[Nancy in New York]

Jackie you have 5 lbs of FV on it's way to you. :grouphug :grouphug

Awe, that is so nice of you!!!!!!
See, it takes a village to raise a squirrel........:grouphug

[djarenspace9]

Jackie is getting meds right now.
Both squirrels have been seen at the vet.
The little one on this thread needs antibiotics oral and to the eyes.
Sassy I am sure she will write a full update on her thread later,
but just to mention she is still with us but no clarity on what is ailing her.
And yes, thank you TSB village for coming together!
Jackie is running around and taking care of these matters but the
help is much needed to cover the costs and care of these squirrels.

[SammysMom]

Did you get my email DJ?

[djarenspace9]

Did you get my email DJ?
Looking at it now. :thumbsup

[Jackie in Tampa]

baby sq went to vet.. eye drops and hot compresses, oral ABs..
thank you nana3 sooo soo much..
gotta chop veggies and feed babies....
team work is great!!:alright.gif :bowdown

[Kristin Ward]

That poor baby.:shakehead I'm so glad she got to you.:grouphug.

[Jackie in Tampa]

eyes look better...will update more soon... ty

[Kelly Brady]

Baby watch.

So glad to hear eyes look better. :grouphug

[Jackie in Tampa]

thank you KB for offering to catch this little one and ty nana3 for FV, you are an angel, you really don't know!!
thanks John Howell and djar for coordinating.. thank you TSBers for the fund help...
her eyes look much better and we have only applied drops twice... eve after one app, they looked better... and two doses of oral ABs.. very pleased with her appetite too... she s a cute little monster.
thanks everyone for all the prayers and good vibes...:Love_Icon

PS... is that okay mom?

[MJS]

AWESOME JOB!!! :thumbsup :thumbsup :thumbsup

[Jackie in Tampa]

one eye looks perfect.. the other is just barely pink and slighty swollen... I like th e tobermycin drops.. sheis also on SMZ-TMP.. also putting on grams well... she's ;looking so much better..
I have no experience with the eye issue so hoping we caught it in time.. hers are still closed...
she has a large head..hehehe she maybe abig sq!
Djar are you still taking this one? I think the meds are doing well... :thumbsup
maybe a followup after she opens them.:dono
She's orlando Bound!:D

[djarenspace9]

I will take this little one if he needs me but I think Kelly is jonesing for a baby! :D
(If possible prefer to keep my hands free a little longer so I can build me a big ole cage!)

[djarenspace9]

How's little :Love_Icon Pandora :Love_Icon doing this morning? :poke

Pics please!!!! :flash

[Jackie in Tampa]

Pandora is great!!!!!give me 30 for a pic...she's about to have brunch.:multi

[Kelly Brady]

Oh wow love the name:thumbsup Where is her box?

Kelly is perfectly willing to take this baby girl. Can't wait to see her in Orlando:D

[Jackie in Tampa]

milk moustache:D
Pandora...
Pandora will open her eyes today... she peeked at me!:multi
Pandora wiggles while she eats... alot!:D

note emma wtaching outta the corner of her eye... she is ready to pounce on that syringe... she loves them...it's a chase everytime I forget and walk away... emma is naughty!:nono

note her appearing Innocent {not} on the counter.....:shakehead
and I was molested by fat Boy when I went out to the shop...:tilt
what IS sqless???
and why would anyone want to be sqless!!!!:jump
Winken and Hope and Wilie and Emma are trashin' the house as I type.
maybe sqless would be okay:thinking ...
no... nope.. the sqs have it... I have a bissell!:thumbsup

[djarenspace9]

Eyes look great! Did the vet say it was conjunctivitis? I have never had a baby with both eyes affected at the same time so curious.

Sqless would be boring.
I have 3 outside imps (Poppy, Sonny and Fuzzy) in my house all day long looking for nuts and biting my toes. :wave123

[Jackie in Tampa]

Eyes look great! Did the vet say it was conjunctivitis? I have never had a baby with both eyes affected at the same time so curious.

Sqless would be boring.
I have 3 outside imps (Poppy, Sonny and Fuzzy) in my house all day long looking for nuts and biting my toes. :wave123yep, that's what it was.
Tobermycin drops....$4{SP} and SMz_TMP:thumbsup
I have toe biters too... surprisingly{ouch} sweet:crazy

[Kristin Ward]

What a cute baby butt. :) Can't wait to meet the wee one.:)

[Kelly Brady]

OMG I have yet to see a squirrel that didn't make my heart do flip flops but oh how adorable is she??????

She looks great! You are da bomb JIT:thumbsup

[Kristin Ward]

Poor Emma gets blamed for everything.:sanp3
I love that girl. Although she did make herself at home in Honey's carrier munching on everything in sight.:jump
Who's the squirrel hanging out in Fred's workshop?
Emma, do you know Honey's coming over tomorrow. Will you have the munchies Emma?:D

[stepnstone]

Glad to hear (and see) all is going well. :thumbsup
Yes, you are da bomb! :grouphug
Great pictures, love the pancake on the counter! :Love_Icon