Taken from a cat....

[Irishgal59]

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I just got this little girl this evening about an hour ago. (7 pm?)
I've gotten her to take 2 cc, and am getting her warm.
She said that this little squirrel came down the tree and chattered at the cat,
then the cat ran up the tree and grabbed her.
The lady's cat had grabbed her around the shoulders, and took off.
The lady managed to make the cat drop the baby. She said she could tell the squirrel was hurt.
She took it inside, gave it a little bit of water with 2%. (not good).
But she sucked it down with gusto.
Then she had to go to work.
That was this morning, and they just brought her to me tonight.
The baby is not using her front legs at all.
I moved her front legs and of course she bit me.
There are no puncture wounds.
I felt around on her shoulders, and everything seemed ok.
I will check her later tonight
on her next feeding.
I'm hoping that her front legs are just tender and she's not moving them.
She did push herself with her hind legs.
I'm not sure how old she is, but as you can see by the photo that she's a big girl.
She's about 7 inches long. (Nose to butt).
Anyone got an idea of how old she might be?
I'm calling her "Lucky" Lucy.
My concern is, should I be worried about her being lethargic, and not moving much,
and not using her front legs?
I'm hoping that in the morning she will be better.
I thought I'd post this tonight so that in the morning I could have some feedback.
Yes, she already has my heart...:Love_Icon
Thanks in advance for any help I can get....:thankyou

[kaatybird]

What a pretty little 'lucky' girl! Good luck with her and we're sending good vibes to you guys! I know some senior members will be on soon to give you advice. Just wanted to wish you luck and good thoughts!! :grouphug

[lilidukes]

I would push push hydration.
I'd start an antibiotic and a steroid. This is very
likely nerve damage but could be head trauma
from being shaken.
Watch for seizures. Molasses, corn syrup, maple
syrup to the gums if she seizes.
A vet visit is very needed here.

Best wishes

:grouphug:Love_Icon:grouphug

[Irishgal59]

What a pretty little 'lucky' girl! Good luck with her and we're sending good vibes to you guys! I know some senior members will be on soon to give you advice. Just wanted to wish you luck and good thoughts!! :grouphug

THANK YOU!!!!! :thankyou
I'm glad someone else is here right now....
I need all the "Good Vibes" right now for her....

[lilidukes]

7-8 weeks

[SammysMom]

Definitely need to get antibiotics into the girl. Loads of prayers coming your way...:Love_Icon:Love_Icon:Love_Icon

[sqrlmum]

There are squirrel-friendly vets in Gainesville - West End Animal Hospital is the one that Mochi&Mocha recommended:

15318 W Newberry Rd
Newberry, FL 32669
(352) 472-7626

Definitely need abs ASAP! Maybe some steroids/Dex are in order if it's spinal?

[ques96]

I am in Inverness and have Cipro if you need it. Just pm me.

[SammysMom]

:thankyouQues!!!

[Nancy in New York]

I am in Inverness and have Cipro if you need it. Just pm me.

Thank you for the offer, I just sent Irishgal59 an email telling her to please come back on the board. :grouphug

[ques96]

Think nothing of it. If I have it and someone needs it it is theirs. Pay it forward. :grin3

[Nancy in New York]

Think nothing of it. If I have it and someone needs it it is theirs. Pay it forward. :grin3

That's wonderful! :bowdown:Love_Icon

[ques96]

Logging off to go feed littles. Irishgal I will pm my phone number.

[Mochi&Mocha]

I'm in Gainesville, I have Cipro if needed. Someone else will need to dose it for you though.

[Irishgal59]

I am in Inverness and have Cipro if you need it. Just pm me.

It's 11pm, and I just fed her. She took 3 cc's of formula.
She's eating and pooping. So that's good.
The way she's acting, she may have brain damage. Not sure.
I'm going to see how she's doing in the morning. If you think I need the antibiotics, then yes I will take it.
I'll try and get ahold of you tomorrow morning or so when I know more of how she does through the night.

Thank You so much for your help...

[SammysMom]

Can't tell you how important it is to start the ABs as soon as you possibly can. This is a dire situation.:grouphug

[Nancy in New York]

It's 11pm, and I just fed her. She took 3 cc's of formula.
She's eating and pooping. So that's good.
The way she's acting, she may have brain damage. Not sure.
I'm going to see how she's doing in the morning. If you think I need the antibiotics, then yes I will take it.
I'll try and get ahold of you tomorrow morning or so when I know more of how she does through the night.

Thank You so much for your help...

Absolutely cat saliva is deadly to squirrels.

[Mochi&Mocha]

It's 11pm, and I just fed her. She took 3 cc's of formula.
She's eating and pooping. So that's good.
The way she's acting, she may have brain damage. Not sure.
I'm going to see how she's doing in the morning. If you think I need the antibiotics, then yes I will take it.
I'll try and get ahold of you tomorrow morning or so when I know more of how she does through the night.

Thank You so much for your help...

I can give you abs TONIGHT! I am in Gainesville....

I sent you a pm with my number.

[Nancy in New York]

I can give you abs TONIGHT! I am in Gainesville....

This is fantastic, this little one needs them asap.
Thank you for the offer....I hope you can get together with Irishgal59.
Please keep us posted.

[Mochi&Mocha]

I have seen too many squirrels die overnight because of cat saliva :shakehead... and this baby needed them this morning. I can even help out tonight by staying up with the little guy and making sure he stays hydrated and eats well (I'm a night owl). Whatever Irishgal would like I can help with.

[Mochi&Mocha]

In case I am able to help out and bring meds, can we get a dosing? I know we still need weight but I have Ciprofloxacn 250MG Tablets

[Nancy in New York]

I have seen too many squirrels die overnight because of cat saliva :shakehead... and this baby needed them this morning. I can even help out tonight by staying up with the little guy and making sure he stays hydrated and eats well (I'm a night owl). Whatever Irishgal would like I can help with.

Your offer is very kind.
I sure hope that she comes back on, this little
one needs what you are offering.
Thank you again, you're fantastic! :grouphug

[Mochi&Mocha]

Your offer is very kind.
I sure hope that she comes back on, this little
one needs what you are offering.
Thank you again, you're fantastic! :grouphug


On my way to go get Lucky Lucy. It's about an hour drive. Will get a weight when I get there!

[Nancy in New York]

On my way to go get Lucky Lucy. It's about an hour drive. Will get a weight when I get there!

Do you have a pill that you need to break down or anything I can help you with while I'm awake?
Thank you for getting this baby. You are a Godsend.:Love_Icon

edit, never mind I see that you have Cipro 250mg. I will send you a pm and Irishgal59 the same pm with dosing instructions, and how to break it down.
I have to type it up first.

[SammysMom]

In case I am able to help out and bring meds, can we get a dosing? I know we still need weight but I have Ciprofloxacn 250MG Tablets

This is what she has

[Irishgal59]

I just called ques96 and she is on her way to come and take Lucky Lucy and take care of her.
She has more contacts where she lives including a vet. She should be here within the hour.
I am so grateful for all of you.
Again, I just want what is best for this little girl.
This is all the info I can say for now.
Thank you all!!!

[SammysMom]

:thankyouso much for thinking of the baby first! It is so hard to give them up once they find their way to you. This is such a generous thing you are doing for her...:grouphug:Love_Icon:grouphug

[Irishgal59]

I just called ques96 and she is on her way to come and take Lucky Lucy and take care of her.
She has more contacts where she lives including a vet. She should be here within the hour.
I am so grateful for all of you.
Again, I just want what is best for this little girl.
This is all the info I can say for now.
Thank you all!!!

I'm sorry, its Mochi&Mocha whose coming!!!!

[Nancy in New York]

I just called ques96 and she is on her way to come and take Lucky Lucy and take care of her.
She has more contacts where she lives including a vet. She should be here within the hour.
I am so grateful for all of you.
Again, I just want what is best for this little girl.
This is all the info I can say for now.
Thank you all!!!

OK I thought that Mochi was getting the little one.
I sent you dosing instructions for Baytril but if ques96
has the baytril, she probably won't need what I sent.

edit: I just saw your correction. I sent the dosing info to Mochi also.

[ALittleNutty]

Best wishes on this little one. :grouphug

[Irishgal59]

:thankyouso much for thinking of the baby first! It is so hard to give them up once they find their way to you. This is such a generous thing you are doing for her...:grouphug:Love_Icon:grouphug

Well this is another one that I need to give up for the baby's sake, not mine.
I just love them so much, and do all of you. And I just want what is best for them.
It's so wonderful to get the help I need for these babies.

Mochi&Mocha should be here shortly.

[sdreamcatcher]

Prayers and good vibes for this sweet baby; I have had two little girls die in my hands because of cats. Jazzy was lucky and survived without any issues. I pray this baby is as lucky as Jazzy.....:Love_Icon:Love_Icon

[Mochi&Mocha]

Baby Lucy is home with me now. It was great to meet you Irishgal! I just gave your little one her first dose of meds (thank you Nancy! Amazing instructions). She happily gulped down 5ccs of FV (I diluted it some because she had goats milk earlier). She is now snuggled up in some fleece. I'm going to stay up with her tonight and feed her every 3 hours. She is going potty on her own, poop looks good. She is not using her front legs though. She is not in the best shape but I'm going to try and do my best to turn her around.

[stepnstone]

Baby Lucy is home with me now. It was great to meet you Irishgal! I just gave your little one her first dose of meds (thank you Nancy! Amazing instructions). She happily gulped down 5ccs of FV (I diluted it some because she had goats milk earlier). She is now snuggled up in some fleece. I'm going to stay up with her tonight and feed her every 3 hours. She is going potty on her own, poop looks good. She is not using her front legs though. She is not in the best shape but I'm going to try and do my best to turn her around.

Prayers for little girl and big :grouphug to you.
I hope she'll do well...

[SammysMom]

:grouphug:Love_Icon:grouphug

[Nancy in New York]

I can't wait for an update.
You are just amazing.....thank you! :grouphug

[Mochi&Mocha]

I don't want to get anyone's hopes up because its still touch and go... But I THINK we may have some front arm movement going on. Also, I started her on Prednisone a couple of hours ago per JIT's advice. She is still very lethargic but is taking 6ccs of formula every feeding now. She's still with us fighting! I'm off to take a nap, but will keep everyone updated.

[Nancy in New York]

I don't want to get anyone's hopes up because its still touch and go... But I THINK we may have some front arm movement going on. Also, I started her on Prednisone a couple of hours ago per JIT's advice. She is still very lethargic but is taking 6ccs of formula every feeding now. She's still with us fighting! I'm off to take a nap, but will keep everyone updated.

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!
She knows you are fighting for her.
Thank you yet again, Jackie! :grouphug

Just curious what is her weight?

[Mochi&Mocha]

103 grams as of last night. And thank you guys for the kind words <3. I'm just glad I could help!

[SammysMom]

What a guardedly optimistic update! Thank you both for caring for this little girl. Pred can do some pretty magical things, let's hope it works some magic on her!:Love_Icon

[Irishgal59]

I am just so grateful for TSB & for Mochi&Mocha!!!
This beautiful little girl could have died in my care, and after Buster,
I knew I had to get her in someone's care that has dealt with special care.
I'm not ashamed to say when I am out of my element when it comes to these
precious little ones, when it comes special needs like this.
It was wonderful meeting Mochi&Mocha!!!
Here's a young woman whose heart belongs to the squirrels!!!
Lucy is in great hands!!!!

Oh Mochi&Mocha, I am so very happy to hear how vastly Lucy is improving!!!
:thankyou Jesus!!! & Mochi&Mocha!!!
(I cried and prayed over this little girl after her last feeding that I did as I held her and petted her).
And :thankyou TSB!!!
I :Love_Icon you all!!! Especially you Nancy in New York!!!!

[stepnstone]

I'm not ashamed to say when I am out of my element when it comes to these precious little ones,

Certainly nothing to be "ashamed" about, your unselfish decision shows wisdom.
We could only hope that other's would acknowledge their limitations as quickly
as you did to save a life. :thankyou You rock! :grouphug

[MJS]

Certainly nothing to be "ashamed" about, your unselfish decision shows wisdom.
We could only hope that other's would acknowledge their limitations as quickly
as you did to save a life. :thankyou You rock! :grouphug

DITTO!!! :grouphug :grouphug :grouphug

[Nancy in New York]

Certainly nothing to be "ashamed" about, your unselfish decision shows wisdom.
We could only hope that other's would acknowledge their limitations as quickly
as you did to save a life. :thankyou You rock! :grouphug

And I second that Ditto!
If we all admitted our limitations, we would have many
more success stories.
Believe me, we all have limits, you acknowledged yours. :thumbsup

[Mochi&Mocha]

I have a few minutes for a quick update. Little Lucy isn't better or worse. She rests until feeding time and then uses all of her strength to eat. She finally latched onto the syringe this last time though! Normally she lets me put it in her mouth and she has a good lapping/swallowing technique. So I'm hoping that's a sign of strength. I did check her over more now that she's settled in. There are red marks under her chin, I'm thinking the cat actually had her by the head. Her head does look a little lumpy as well, so possibly some swelling there. I just gave her a little bath with a washcloth, poor thing pees on herself :/. She's all cuddled up again. I'm going to call MsOakley later today and see if she wants to take a look and possibly come up with some more ideas.

[Mochi&Mocha]

This is probably huge, I can't reSize on my phone. Also, I don't normally use wash clothes but the clean fleece I have is too big to use for when I feed her. She is in Fleece while she sleeps though!

[Irishgal59]

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I resized and lightened a bit for you.
I am so glad that she is eating so well. At least she is getting nourishment.
I am hopeful that your friend will have some good news once they check her over.

My heart is breaking, (& I'm crying), but now I KNOW that I placed her in the right hands.
Thank you so much for your continued care of Lucy.
You are a dear angel!!!!

[MJS]

:grouphug :Love_Icon LUCY :Love_Icon :grouphug

[Mochi&Mocha]

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I resized and lightened a bit for you.
I am so glad that she is eating so well. At least she is getting nourishment.
I am hopeful that your friend will have some good news once they check her over.

My heart is breaking, (& I'm crying), but now I KNOW that I placed her in the right hands.
Thank you so much for your continued care of Lucy.
You are a dear angel!!!!

Thank you! :Love_Icon. And don't cry! Hopefully we can get her back in your hands soon. We just need to get her well again and get you a cage :). What you did was selfless and brave. And I'm sure she felt the love you gave when you held her.

[Mochi&Mocha]

There hasn't been much change other than 1 thing. She had weird diarrhea last time I checked on her. It looked like (human) baby poop...I wonder if its from the 2% milk she was given yesterday?? Or maybe abs??? Either way I added benebac and am watching closely. She's still eating well and seems to have a LITTLE more strength.

[Nancy in New York]

There hasn't been much change other than 1 thing. She had weird diarrhea last time I checked on her. It looked like (human) baby poop...I wonder if its from the 2% milk she was given yesterday?? Or maybe abs??? Either way I added benebac and am watching closely. She's still eating well and seems to have a LITTLE more strength.

Benebac is good. What formula do you have her on?
Sounds like she is at least holding her own....and that is a good
sign. With cat bites and scratches, it really is a waiting game to
see if the abs got into her soon enough.
Bless you for ALL that you are doing for this little angel. :Love_Icon

[Mochi&Mocha]

Benebac is good. What formula do you have her on?
Sounds like she is at least holding her own....and that is a good
sign. With cat bites and scratches, it really is a waiting game to
see if the abs got into her soon enough.
Bless you for ALL that you are doing for this little angel. :Love_Icon

She's on FV 20/50 with Ultraboost added in. We're deff playing the waiting game!

[Mochi&Mocha]

Here's some picture updates, probably large again.. Sorry. Computer is dead. The second one is of her eye.,, it had a tiny bit of white goop in it...? Any idea why?

[ques96]

Is the white only the one eye? White tears in squirrels are usually a sign of pain. She may need some infant motrin. If only the one eye I would think that possibly that eye took the most of the cat saliva and may need antibiotic eye drops. Just a few thoughts. Hopefully some others with ideas on this will be along shortly. Prayers your way.

[Mochi&Mocha]

Is the white only the one eye? White tears in squirrels are usually a sign of pain. She may need some infant motrin. If only the one eye I would think that possibly that eye took the most of the cat saliva and may need antibiotic eye drops. Just a few thoughts. Hopefully some others with ideas on this will be along shortly. Prayers your way.

I have only noticed it in one eye. Can infant motrin be given with Cipro and Prednisone? I have an eye ointment from a previous squirrel...not sure if it is expired.

[Monipenny]

No, as I understand it, do not give pain meds with prednisone. At least hold off until someone chimes in.

[Monipenny]

Hang in there sweet little one. So many are rooting for you. This breaks my heart, yet warms my heart to see such awesome teamwork here. TSB rocks, you all are the best. :Love_Icon:grouphug

[Mochi&Mocha]

No, as I understand it, do not give pain meds with prednisone. At least hold off until someone chimes in.

I didn't think so either lol

[ques96]

Missed the part where prednisone was started. Thought only med so far was Cipro.

[Mochi&Mocha]

I don't want to get anyone's hopes up because its still touch and go... But I THINK we may have some front arm movement going on. Also, I started her on Prednisone a couple of hours ago per JIT's advice. She is still very lethargic but is taking 6ccs of formula every feeding now. She's still with us fighting! I'm off to take a nap, but will keep everyone updated.

This is where Pred was started. JIT thought it might be a good idea.

[Mochi&Mocha]

Update: she has movement in one of her front legs, not sure about the other yet. I think the cat got her on the other side.

[Nancy in New York]

Update: she has movement in one of her front legs, not sure about the other yet. I think the cat got her on the other side.

WOW that's fantastic.
You are doing good there mama, hang
in there. I know you are fighting just as
hard as she is. :Love_Icon

[Mochi&Mocha]

WOW that's fantastic.
You are doing good there mama, hang
in there. I know you are fighting just as
hard as she is. :Love_Icon

Thank you :Love_Icon. She lifted her leg so I could scratch under her arm :Love_Icon:Love_Icon:Love_Icon:Love_Icon. Keeping an eye on her eye to see if anymore gunk comes back. Latest poop was a tad soft but had shape so there's some improvement there as well.

[Irishgal59]

[QUOTE=Mochi&Mocha;929075] She lifted her leg so I could scratch under her arm :Love_Icon:Love_Icon:Love_Icon:Love_Icon.

Mochi&Mocha
I told you she loved being scratched!!!! I loved it when you get her ticklish spot....:)
That little back leg goes a mile an minute!!!
She has a red spot on her nose, do you think that's from the cat as well?
Bless her heart. This poor little creature has suffered so much, but I'm so proud that she's a fighter!!!
Thank you again so much for your continued help with Lucy.
You are truly a God-Send!!!!

[Mochi&Mocha]

[QUOTE=Mochi&Mocha;929075] She lifted her leg so I could scratch under her arm :Love_Icon:Love_Icon:Love_Icon:Love_Icon.

Mochi&Mocha
I told you she loved being scratched!!!! I loved it when you get her ticklish spot....:)
That little back leg goes a mile an minute!!!
She has a red spot on her nose, do you think that's from the cat as well?
Bless her heart. This poor little creature has suffered so much, but I'm so proud that she's a fighter!!!
Thank you again so much for your continued help with Lucy.
You are truly a God-Send!!!!

We also have some movement in the other leg now too! And yes, she loves her scratches! :) She still doesn't use them very much, but she can now at least so that's good. The bad news: she was a tad cold this morning. Not deathly cold, just not her warm self. She's warm now though and ate with a lot more movement. The other thing is the white gunk, I think it's in both eyes? I couldn't tell if what I was seeing was the same thing because it was such a tiny amount. I'm going to look around for some type of eye drops.

[Mochi&Mocha]

[QUOTE=Mochi&Mocha;929075] She lifted her leg so I could scratch under her arm :Love_Icon:Love_Icon:Love_Icon:Love_Icon.

Mochi&Mocha
I told you she loved being scratched!!!! I loved it when you get her ticklish spot....:)
That little back leg goes a mile an minute!!!
She has a red spot on her nose, do you think that's from the cat as well?
Bless her heart. This poor little creature has suffered so much, but I'm so proud that she's a fighter!!!
Thank you again so much for your continued help with Lucy.
You are truly a God-Send!!!!

Oh and yes, I believe the mark on her nose is from the cat. She also has some marks behind her ear and there was redness under her chin. So think the cat had her by her head...which makes sense on why she has so many problems.

[SammysMom]

You guys are helping this little one so much! Giving her every chance that she would never have had. God bless all who are helping. Prayer for healing and strength for sure...:grouphug:Love_Icon:grouphug

[Mochi&Mocha]

I've got some bad news :(. She's chewing....I went to check on her and their was blood everywhere :(. She chewed on her fingers..they are all still attached but she did a number on them. I cleaned her and put a gauze pad on the hand/arm and also made it to where she can't reach her hands (I cut a hole in a sock and put her in it for now). Guessing she does have brain damage?? :/

[SammysMom]

No necessarily! She may be experiencing the "tingle" of nerve regeneration. I thik that is what causes Precious to chew and it may be the same for this little girl. It will stop when the nerves are healed.

[Mochi&Mocha]

No necessarily! She may be experiencing the "tingle" of nerve regeneration. I thik that is what causes Precious to chew and it may be the same for this little girl. It will stop when the nerves are healed.

Okay that is so good to hear! I've only dealt with chewing during seizures or heard of it with brain damage. I have her wrapped up so hopefully she will stop soon. She is currently chewing on her fleece instead.

[Nancy in New York]

Okay that is so good to hear! I've only dealt with chewing during seizures or heard of it with brain damage. I have her wrapped up so hopefully she will stop soon. She is currently chewing on her fleece instead.

Could this be a sign of pain?

[Mochi&Mocha]

Could this be a sign of pain?

That's what djarenspace9 said as well. I'm trying to find Tramadol but no luck yet..

[Mochi&Mocha]

I found Tramadol! Just waiting for it to arrive.

[SammysMom]

I found Tramadol! Just waiting for it to arrive.

Thank goodness! You are really doing a great job with this sweet little one...:Love_Icon:Love_Icon:Love_Icon

[Mochi&Mocha]

Thank goodness! You are really doing a great job with this sweet little one...:Love_Icon:Love_Icon:Love_Icon

Thank you :Love_Icon:Love_Icon:Love_Icon:Love_Icon I am doing my best!

[Mochi&Mocha]

Here some updated pictures. Other than the chewing she seems to be doing better. She has a lot more energy. She can pick up her head on her own and she will kind of scoot if she wants to move. She hasn't started using her front legs to walk but I'm guessing they are still sore. I didn't feel right about keeping her wrapped up (after all I want her to be able to use her front legs) so I attempted to make an e-collar. How's it look?? I also put a tad bit of eye ointment on her eyes just in case there is any type of infection. And the diarrhea is gone so I'm super happy about that lol.

[TubeDriver]

It sounds like the cat had her head completely in its mouth. :( This little one really tugs on the heart strings. I hope she continues to get better. I wish I could offer some advice or help but you seem to be doing everything possible. She has two great people in her corner between the original finder and the current caregiver. Keep getting stronger and no chewing, little girl!

[Irishgal59]

The E-Collar looks great!!!
You are doing such a fantastic job with Lucy!!!
I am so grateful for all you are doing for her.
I know that she is in good hands, and she is loved.
She truly is a "Lucky" Lucy.
I just wish I could have gotten her sooner, and given to you sooner.
But we have to settle for the hand that we are dealt, and make the most of it....
on a fast pace from there though...and it looks like a favorable hand so far.
We've got two main factors, Lucy is getting all the right care now, and she's a fighter.
Two winning hands!!!!
And those hands are yours Mochi&Mocha!!!! :thankyou

:Love_Icon:Love_Icon:Love_Icon:Love_Icon:Love_Icon :Love_Icon:Love_Icon
for every day of the week for you and Lucy....

[Mochi&Mocha]

I took the e-collar off for now. Only because 1. She's hanging out with me on the couch (so i can watch her) and 2. She's trying to prop herself up and walk :) she's doing pretty good! She can't quite use her front legs to stand but she managed to get herself in an upright position a few times! She's gaining more and more strength by the hour. The chewing has subsided :). She still chews a tad but she hasn't gone after her hand and its a lot less often. I'm guessing the Tramadol is helping with that. She has developed what I think is a little rash. Since she's not quite walking yet, she pees on herself often. I always stimulate her after a feeding to try and prevent this and also give her a washcloth bath at every feeding but I am seeing a couple of red spots, any ideas on how to further prevent this or treat it?

[ques96]

I had one that got pretty bad rash.I used A&D diaper rash cream on it prevented the urine from coming in contact with the skin and soothed the irritation as well and it worked great.Might want to see what others think due to meds she is on.

[Mochi&Mocha]

I had one that got pretty bad rash.I used A&D diaper rash cream on it prevented the urine from coming in contact with the skin and soothed the irritation as well and it worked great.Might want to see what others think due to meds she is on.

Okay, I'll hold off on getting something till others chime in. Lucy is also eating HHB's now too!

[sdreamcatcher]

so glad to hear Lucy is getting better :Love_Icon:Love_Icon

[Mochi&Mocha]

This is where she's at right now. Can't quite stand but she's getting there. Excuse her wet butt lol

[lilidukes]

SSD/Silvadene Silver Sulfadiazine Cream will start
clearing it up in the first few hours. A must have,
amazing stuff. Many rehabbers have it as it's Rx.

[Nancy in New York]

Stay away from anything with zinc oxide in it.
I agree about the Silvadene cream, I persoanally would go with that.
OMG now I am totally in love, look at this little girl, is there anything cuter than this picture? :Love_Icon:Love_Icon:Love_Icon

[Mochi&Mocha]

Right now I am using an antibiotic ointment (I made sure there is no zinc first). I should be getting SSD tomorrow though from another rehabber :). She seems to not be chewing anymore. I didn't have to put her e-collar on once. I'll put it on at night just in case though. I looked at where she got her finger before and it's not bad. It's only one and its still attached. She is using her front legs some but when she walks (or tries to i should say) she kind of bends her wrists? Hoping its just because she's still getting her strength back in them. I'm off to bed soon but everything seems to be going pretty well.

[ques96]

Stay away from anything with zinc oxide in it.
I agree about the Silvadene cream, I persoanally would go with that.
OMG now I am totally in love, look at this little girl, is there anything cuter than this picture? :Love_Icon:Love_Icon:Love_Icon


The A&D I have does not contain zinc oxide..

IngredientsActive Ingredients: Lanolin (15.5%), Petrolatum (53.4%) Inactive Ingredients: Cod Liver Oil (Contains Vitamin A & Vitamin D), Fragrance, Light Mineral Oil, Microcrystalline Wax, Beeswax (Apis Mellifera)

[SammysMom]

This is where she's at right now. Can't quite stand but she's getting there. Excuse her wet butt lol
How did I miss this pic? OMG, she is adorable!!!:Love_Icon:Love_Icon:Love_Icon:Love_Ico n

[Mochi&Mocha]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDvqn-TPbKc


OMG LOOK LOOK!!!! I'm sorry this video has such terrible quality, but you get the point!!! I'm crying tears of joy right now.

[kastillo]

Oh wow! She hopped a little bit. Good for her. Hopefully she can regain the feeling use of everything 100% Just keep going, looks like you two are making progress.

[Mochi&Mocha]

Oh wow! She hopped a little bit. Good for her. Hopefully she can regain the feeling use of everything 100% Just keep going, looks like you two are making progress.

She's actually started hopping and walking a lot :)! The video was the end of it and I think she got a bit tired. I thought something was different when I went to go check on her and she was sitting up right lol. I decided to see what she would do if I put her on the carpet and she started hop hop hopping! And she was really curious of the other squirrels :).

Edit: she only seems to have a problem with one of her arms and that one is getting better too :)

[Nancy in New York]

The A&D I have does not contain zinc oxide..

IngredientsActive Ingredients: Lanolin (15.5%), Petrolatum (53.4%) Inactive Ingredients: Cod Liver Oil (Contains Vitamin A & Vitamin D), Fragrance, Light Mineral Oil, Microcrystalline Wax, Beeswax (Apis Mellifera)

Right, some of the ointments contain the zinc and some don't.:thumbsup

[Nancy in New York]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDvqn-TPbKc


OMG LOOK LOOK!!!! I'm sorry this video has such terrible quality, but you get the point!!! I'm crying tears of joy right now.

Are you kidding me.
If you were to tell me that this little squirrel that you got
just 4 days ago would be doing this tonight......I would say
not a shot.
But look at this little stinker go.
I dare say, your quick intervention saved her life. You
wouldn't let her wait until tomorrow.....you got her that night.
This is one amazing story for sure.

The night you got her.
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And tonight a video of her hopping. :bowdown:fireworks
Tears of joy for sure.
Wait until Irishgal59 sees this!

[sdreamcatcher]

How awesome!! Lol I wonder though what she thinks of the other squirrels; she ended up in a very alien yet cool new world :grin

[Mochi&Mocha]

Are you kidding me.
If you were to tell me that this little squirrel that you got
just 4 days ago would be doing this tonight......I would say
not a shot.
But look at this little stinker go.
I dare say, your quick intervention saved her life. You
wouldn't let her wait until tomorrow.....you got her that night.
This is one amazing story for sure.

The night you got her.
214846

And tonight a video of her hopping. :bowdown:fireworks
Tears of joy for sure.
Wait until Irishgal59 sees this!

I sent Irishgal an email just in case she doesn't check in here! I almost called but its a bit late and I didn't want to wake her. I am so proud of Lucy. She keeps fighting everyday! This wasn't just me! This was her, Irishgal, you, djarenspace9, Jackie in Tampa, MsOakley, a few family members/friends who provided meds, and everyone else on this thread! Every single person contributed to this little girls well being. I couldn't have done this without everyone!!! :Love_Icon

[Irishgal59]

Mochi&Mocha,
I'm speechless!!! And in tears!!!
I am so happy that she is doing so well!!!! :)
You have done an amazing job with her!!! :thumbsup
This was all you my dear. Your constant care and dedication to her.
You are her true Squammy!!!
:thankyou so much!!!

[MJS]

WONDERFUL NEWS!!! :thumbsup :thumbsup

[SammysMom]

Oh my goodness. I went to bed early last night and missed this miracle video. I will have to reapply my mascara this morning as this one was a 2 tissue video. :grin Thank-you for sharing and for everyone who gave her a chance. That is one special girl and so are all of YOU!

[Mochi&Mocha]

Mochi&Mocha,
I'm speechless!!! And in tears!!!
I am so happy that she is doing so well!!!! :)
You have done an amazing job with her!!! :thumbsup
This was all you my dear. Your constant care and dedication to her.
You are her true Squammy!!!
:thankyou so much!!!

I'm glad your happy!! It really wasn't all me though, I deff had help! She's been as cute as can be today :). We just need to take care of this rash (just applied SSD cream) and make sure she keeps taking her formula. Now that she's feeling better she would rather eat HHB'S or veggies. But I've been mking sure she takes her formula! Ryan actually has the magic hands with her. When I can't get her to eat I ask him to come in, and viola! This is a picture of the two of them hanging out :)

[Nancy in New York]

Well it sure looks like someone is falling in love. :Love_Icon
This is really starting to be a feel good thread, that will
have a happy ending......:grin2
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[Mochi&Mocha]

Well it sure looks like someone is falling in love. :Love_Icon
This is really starting to be a feel good thread, that will
have a happy ending......:grin2
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Thanks for fixing that! haha
She sure is loved :Love_Icon:Love_Icon:Love_Icon!

[SammysMom]

Having just lost a cat-caught baby, the title of this thread always scares me. Then I see how wonderfully she is shaping up and I could just cry with relief. I am so happy that she is getting such a wonderful new chance at life after such a scary experience. :grouphug:Love_Icon:grouphug

[Mochi&Mocha]

Having just lost a cat-caught baby, the title of this thread always scares me. Then I see how wonderfully she is shaping up and I could just cry with relief. I am so happy that she is getting such a wonderful new chance at life after such a scary experience. :grouphug:Love_Icon:grouphug

My heart goes out to you, it's never easy to lose a baby :(. I am so relieved Lucy fought so hard. It was amazing watching her go from almost no movement, to hopping around! She is a miracle :Love_Icon:Love_Icon:Love_Icon!

[Nancy in New York]

My heart goes out to you, it's never easy to lose a baby :(. I am so relieved Lucy fought so hard. It was amazing watching her go from almost no movement, to hopping around! She is a miracle :Love_Icon:Love_Icon:Love_Icon!

Well we have YOU and Irishgal59 to thank for all of this.
No doubt in my mind. :Love_Icon
You never gave up on her.
I can't wait until she makes the success thread. :grin2

[Irishgal59]

I am so delighted that she is doing so well!!!
She looks fantastic!!!! I am so glad that you took her!!! :wott
Looks like Ryan has a new girl....
This is her Daddy now, she's his baby.
I believe this is where she belongs.
Mochi&Mocha you & Ryan have done miracles with her.
You have fought the fight with her her.
A sign of a true Squammy!!!
As much as I would love to have her back, she belongs with your & Ryan.
You're her Squammy & Daddy.
She loves you (looks like she loves Ryan)!!! :grin
You just don't know how delighted I am that she's doing so much better!!!
Tears of Joy!!!!

:thankyou :thankyou :thankyou

[SammysMom]

Irish...you show us all what love truly is. :Love_Icon:Love_Icon:Love_Icon:thankyou

[TubeDriver]

What a courageous little baby girl! Keep getting stronger little one! :Love_Icon

[sdreamcatcher]

How is Lucy?

[Irishgal59]

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Dear Sweet Mochi&Mocha who has been taking care of Lucy,

just shared with me these updated photos. (Taken today) :thumbsup

She has done a Wonderful job with "Lucky" Lucy...:bowdown

Doesn't she look great!!!??? :wott

She's not 100%, but Lucy is definitely on the mend!!!

A big hearty felt Thank You!!! :thankyou

:jump

[Mochi&Mocha]

She's doing good :). She is best friends with Sugar, a little girl I got just a few days before Lucy. Here's some pics of them.

[TubeDriver]

:crazy:Love_Icon:thumbsup

[Irishgal59]

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Here is "Lucky" Lucy...
As you can see she is doing great.
Mochi&Mocha has been fantastic in caring for her. I just got this photo today, and
thought I'd share...I believe another happy ending!!!!

:jump

[Nancy in New York]

:Cry this is just what I needed to see today.
Thank YOU so much for posting this picture.
Bless all of you involved in saving this little girl.
What a fantastic update.
This is what I look like now. :grin2:grin:grin2

[Mochi&Mocha]

:Love_Icon she's doing great :). She's got a release pal for when she's ready as well! I don't see any reason she can't be released. She's a happy and healthy little girl!