Charleston WV HELP! 4-5 weekold squirrel got bit by rat

[thekennybufu]

Rescued a orphaned squirrel two weeks ago was doing great untill my pet ball python didn't eat his rat the rat got out Of his holding tank in the middle of the night and I woke up to my little bit (squirrels name) Screaming I then turn on the light and blood was pouring out of his back.. I'll spare you the details on what happened to that rat.. the bleeding from little bit was slow but steady for two hours he's 90 grams today Iv got infant ibuprofen how much does he need?!?! And how often? Also have equate first aid antiseptic topical solution 10% povidone solution. Took little bit to the vet for antibiotics they wouldn't give me any nor see little bit unless I gave him away and I'm to attached to just give him away so they sent me away please help..

[thekennybufu]

Help please???!!!?!

[SammysMom]

I am here. Can you send a pic of the bitten area to me at 203 214-7427?

[SammysMom]

We can dose infant ibuprofen, but you MUST be sure he is good and hydrated before giving it to him.

[thekennybufu]

have Had him for two weeks also gave him pedialyte when bleeding slowed down he is hydrated

[thekennybufu]

Just seen the other msg you posted you can't see the bites but it's on both sides of him towards his sholder blades I cleaned him up really good and bleeding stoped hours ago but he is in pain and I can't even see the puncture wounds

[Nancy in New York]

What is the weight on him? That is how we dose meds.
by their weight.

[thekennybufu]

90 grams

[stosh2010]

Rescued a orphaned squirrel two weeks ago was doing great untill my pet ball python didn't eat his rat the rat got out Of his holding tank in the middle of the night and I woke up to my little bit (squirrels name) Screaming I then turn on the light and blood was pouring out of his back.. I'll spare you the details on what happened to that rat.. the bleeding from little bit was slow but steady for two hours he's 90 grams today Iv got infant ibuprofen how much does he need?!?! And how often? Also have equate first aid antiseptic topical solution 10% povidone solution. Took little bit to the vet for antibiotics they wouldn't give me any nor see little bit unless I gave him away and I'm to attached to just give him away so they sent me away please help..

Such Compassion....(I know it's probably their local laws) but if they took " little bit" they might euthanize, as well.
Keep him warm, quiet and in the dark...until you get him dosed...according to his accurate gram weight.

[thekennybufu]

also have 4 sugar gliders and got one neutered and has pain meds for him will they work with little bit?

[Nancy in New York]

90 grams

I will send you dosing in a pm.

[thekennybufu]

ok thanks you and about the sugar glider pain medication will it work?

[Nancy in New York]

ok thanks you and about the sugar glider pain medication will it work?

Probably but it depends on what you have and the strength. What do you have?
Was there a photo posted of your squirrel?

[thekennybufu]

254070254070 can only see a little indent right behind his elbow

[thekennybufu]

i cleaned him really well

[SammysMom]

He said 90g. Here is a pic...

[SammysMom]

I am so sorry it took me so long! I had someone come with a squirrel...:tap

[TubeDriver]

Bite area looks clean and he is showing no issues? If so, I would probably just keep it clean and watch the area carefully. The risk with a rodent, puncture type bite is mainly infection and/or tetanus. Do you have any idea how deep the bite was?

If he is not limping or crying or showing tears, then he may not even need any pain meds? But if you do give Ibuprofin, make sure he is well hydrated.

[thekennybufu]

it bleed for two hours i didnt post a picture of the other side cause you cant see it but he was bleeding bad and cried for a while and whimpered all day until i gave him the meds i couldnt tell how deep but i know it had to be to bleed enough to turn a cup of water red i know he was in pain he seems to be better now i put triple antibiotic ointment on it but it dried and got crusty so i cleaned it off

[thekennybufu]

and he is limping shows signs it hurts to try to walk but when its feeding time hes full of life just his front legs seem weak and he acts as if it hurts bad

[SammysMom]

Did you give the infant ibuprofen?

[Nancy in New York]

If we can find a rehabber with a safe vet would you be willing to take him.
How old is this little one?
What part of WV do you live in?

[thekennybufu]

:Squirrel

[thekennybufu]

i live in Charleston wv and yes i gave him meds but when i went to the vet they said to get a permit so they could treat him and so i could keep him or hand him over and not see him again and i cant do that we have put to much time and nurture into him just to give him away

[thekennybufu]

hes about 4-5 weeks old

[thekennybufu]

how often should i clean the wound with the first aid antiseptic and should i apply triple antibiotic ointment

[thekennybufu]

um he stopped peeing and pooing..???254099254100

[SammysMom]

How long has it been since he peed and pooped?

[Kristi S]

Geez, two hours is a long time to bleed. The bites must have gone deep. The pee/poop thing could be stress, dehydration, nerve damage, or internal organ damage (kidneys, for instance). I would say oral ABs are vital in this case.

I have a ball python, too (so sweet and gorgeous! Great with kids; most docile snake I've had). Do you always feed it live rats? That can be very dangerous to the snake, too, when it doesn't eat the prey. I feed mine frozen (and thawed and warmed) jumbo mice.

[SammysMom]

How is the baby this morning? Has he peed and/or pooped? Are you still giving him fluids? What antibiotics do you have on hand either for humans or for other pets? DO NOT give anything without being sure it is safe for a babay squirrel as well as dosing help