Mycoplasmosis

[critterlvr]

Hi all...new here,

Are squirrels suseptible to mycoplasmosis?

[Jackie in Tampa]

:Welcome
i have dealt with mycos in sqs, so yes.

[critterlvr]

Thanks Jackie...how did you treat it?

[Jackie in Tampa]

combo of ABs
baytril and metronidazole....vaporizer and nuebulizer{saline}
what syptoms are being presented?

also used doxy in a wicked case

[critterlvr]

combo of ABs
baytril and metronidazole....vaporizer and nuebulizer{saline}
what syptoms are being presented?

also used doxy in a wicked case

Five yr old male, rescued at 16 wks, excellent health until recently. Suddenly prefers to spend most time in nest box (until now has always been very active,) doesn't want to be bothered. Eats, but mostly fresh fruit & veggies with little interest in nuts, seedballs, or rodent biscuit. Urinating, defecating O.K., weight good & no other outward symptoms. Rat room-mate died appx. 3 mos. ago, not sure if it was myco but can't rule it out. What symptoms did your squirrels present with?

[Jackie in Tampa]

respitory distress and lethargy..appetite loss, some with nasal drainage, but not all..
have had several cases..
weeks and months of recovery.

[critterlvr]

respitory distress and lethargy..appetite loss, some with nasal drainage, but not all..
have had several cases..
weeks and months of recovery.

Just lost my 13 year old (squirrel) to cancer last mo. sure hate the thought of loosing this guy too. The vets here try to help but theyr'e not real familiar with squirrel diagnosis. Will continue to monitor Eddie for any further change. Thanks so much for the info.:thankyou

[island rehabber]

critterlvr, 13 years is an amazingly long life for a squirrel. When you have a minute, PLEASE share with us this squirrel's diet and daily routine. Wow. :bowdown

[Jackie in Tampa]

Let us know if we can help with anything..:thumbsup
Also want to share that Metabolic Bone Disease may be an issue with eddie. Many threads and stickys on it Specific ailiments and nutrition, well actually all over the forum...

So sorry you lost your buddy:grouphug