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newmotherofthree?
09-18-2014, 02:46 PM
I have a Chipmuck that seems to be very young that was found on the side of the road, alone and just hiding. Was able to pick him right up. He had a bot fly in him took to vet had it taken out. It had burrowed into his intestine. vet said give him ab's and he sould be fine. Just need info on how to geuss age. I will weigh him and post that. would pictures help? I have the bot fly also. BTW his name is Alvin.

newmotherofthree?
09-18-2014, 02:54 PM
weight is 30 grams

newmotherofthree?
09-18-2014, 03:52 PM
I need a chipmunk expert to help dose cipro for him while he recovers from the botfly being in his intestines. The vet he saw has no idea doesnt do wildlife but was willing to help me out. Please someone answer soon don't want to feed or anything until i have the right info. Awaiting answers......

CritterMom
09-18-2014, 04:18 PM
Need to know the size in milligrams of the cipro.

newmotherofthree?
09-18-2014, 04:19 PM
250mg.

farrelli
09-18-2014, 05:02 PM
Did you get the dose? Btw, didn't I dose Cipro for you the other day? And wasn't it 500mg? Just want to make sure.

Nancy in New York
09-18-2014, 05:25 PM
Did you get the dose? Btw, didn't I dose Cipro for you the other day? And wasn't it 500mg? Just want to make sure.

She got the dosing instructions farrelli. :thumbsup

farrelli
09-18-2014, 05:35 PM
Thanks Nancy.