Baby Caught by Cat

[Elise]

A women just emailed me saying that her cat brought in a baby today. There are no visible puncture wounds but I believe that I read that cat's saliva is poisonous to squirrels...? Is this correct? Just in case, I have advised her to bathe the baby in warm water with 1-2 drops of dawn soap. Can I have her do anything else?

Advice please!

[CritterMom]

Yes, cats saliva is a big issue, but what the baby needs are antibiotics. The problem is if the saliva enters any openings in the skin - from the teeth - even a scratch...

[Elise]

Yes, cats saliva is a big issue, but what the baby needs are antibiotics. The problem is if the saliva enters any openings in the skin - from the teeth - even a scratch...

Whew, I'm sure glad I found a vet that's going to take him. I've warned her that he was brought in by a cat and may need antibiotics.

Thanks CritterMom!

[CritterMom]

BEG her to put the baby on Baytril. She should not worry that he is too small, etc. It is the safest, fastest way around a pasturella infection that could kill him.