deep cut on leg and foot

[tgramsey]

Hi all,
A male squirrel I raised and released about a year ago showed up today limping with deep cut on his leg/foot. He stops by daily and today it was obvious he was in pain. He came in and I gave him some Metacam and he has been sleeping in his old bed all afternoon. I bought some "wound spray" in the cat department at PetSmart (active ingredient: Benzalkonium Chloride 0.13%) and also some regular cream Neosporin. I haven't used them yet - will in the morning. I just want him to rest right now and I know trying to get med on that foot is going to stress him out. Any advice? Are these meds good to use? And any advice for putting the medicine on the foot? How have you gone about doing this in the past to minimize the freak out? I don't have anyone to help me. Thank you!

[redwuff]

That is so cool that he came in for R&R&R.

Have you thought about an antibiotic, especially since you do not know how he became injured. (Cat) if it looks clean enough, I would keep him in and give antibiotics and let him rest up for a week. Of course if it gets an odor or turns icky then you will need a more hands on treatment :grouphug

[tgramsey]

Hi, I bought the antibiotic cream - is that what you mean? The only internal antibiotic I have is some old Baytrol. Been in the fridge for 6 mo or so. Not sure if it's even still good?

Yes, he comes by to visit several times a week and if the door is open, he will sometimes pop in for a quick visit -- basically grabs a nut out of the bowl and dashes off! He was very willing to curl up in his bed today. I'm sure he is going to be super restless staying in the house until this wound heals, but as you suggested, I'm going to keep him in and watch it. I just hope he doesn't tear my arm off when I try to put medicine on that cut:)


That is so cool that he came in for R&R&R.

Have you thought about an antibiotic, especially since you do not know how he became injured. (Cat) if it looks clean enough, I would keep him in and give antibiotics and let him rest up for a week. Of course if it gets an odor or turns icky then you will need a more hands on treatment :grouphug

[redwuff]

Does your baytril have an expiration date on it. I would watch the wound and see if you can get some oral antibiotics in a nut ball or food of some kind. Baytril is ok to use and it can be dosed one time a day. Clavamox would be better and is dosed 2 x a day.

We had a squirrel on TSB that was a wild and had a huge deep gash in her abdomen, and she had suckling babies. The person treated her with anti biotics in her food. It was stunning to watch her heal.

Can you get a picture? That area is very tendonous without much meat in that area. Curious if there is any damage other than just tissue.

[tgramsey]

Hi and thank you. The Baytril doesn't have an expiration - it's not in original package. Someone gave me a little for another squirrel - ended up not needing it so it's just been sitting in the fridge for 7 mo or so. Today, the wound looks a lot better. He isn't limping and I've been putting neosporin on it. I'm trying to upload a few photos from yesterday. I didn't get any from today and he is cuddled up asleep now. Will try to get some more later to show you the improvement/get advice. Thank you again!



Does your baytril have an expiration date on it. I would watch the wound and see if you can get some oral antibiotics in a nut ball or food of some kind. Baytril is ok to use and it can be dosed one time a day. Clavamox would be better and is dosed 2 x a day.

We had a squirrel on TSB that was a wild and had a huge deep gash in her abdomen, and she had suckling babies. The person treated her with anti biotics in her food. It was stunning to watch her heal.

Can you get a picture? That area is very tendonous without much meat in that area. Curious if there is any damage other than just tissue.

[SammysMom]

If he seems better, you can probably just keep an eye on it for now. In the meantime, ask around to friends and family to see if anyone has any Bactrim, or cipro on hand. We can then help you to break it down and dose it if you do find any.

[tgramsey]

Thanks you. What are those meds typically prescribed for? I'll ask around. They're used for humans and animals or typically just animals? Wound doesn't look much better from yesterday, but still much improved from Friday. Hasn't scabbed over, etc so still open. Going to keep him in again today and continue to medicate. He is not happy with me! He wants out! He actually learned how to turn the door knob -- smart littl guy. Hopefully can let him go tomorrow. Going to try and get some pics posted later.


If he seems better, you can probably just keep an eye on it for now. In the meantime, ask around to friends and family to see if anyone has any Bactrim, or cipro on hand. We can then help you to break it down and dose it if you do find any.