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[paws4life321@gmail.com]

Good morning my name is Linda. i join months ago and enjoy reading the post that are on this . i am new to on line posting . i am the a mom to many many squirrels . i have raised and released a lot of them .
i do have one that has not wanted to go anywhere .so she has become a member of the family. She is so so special to me.
i would like to learn how to use your site.
i need your help .

[CritterMom]

You can stay right here. At the bottom of your post is a button that says "Reply to Thread." Click it and ask your question! And welcome!

[paws4life321@gmail.com]

My little girl is 1.5 yrs old. is seems to be straining to urinate. this problem started last night. all my years dealing with squirrels i never have had this issue. i need help.

[Mel1959]

It could be a UTI. I see you’re located in Florida. I am also in FL just south of Cocoa Beach on the east coast. If I’m close to you I’d be happy to help with antibiotics if they’re needed. Also, we have one of the best squirrel vets in the country located in Port Orange, FL if you need vet assistance.

[paws4life321@gmail.com]

i am also located in the same area. i am just south of the Melbourne causeway. i would appreciate any help you could give me with this .

[Mel1959]

Absolutely. Let’s see what the other folks on here think about treating your girl. The meds I have on hand are: Clavamox 250mg, Baytril 22.7mg, Clindamycin 150mg and Doxycycline 100mg (exp. 9/20). If medication is required we will need a weight on your girl.

[CritterMom]

I would go for, in order, Baytril and then Clavamox.

Also, Linda, if you have any Cipro in the house, you can begin treating now - it is the human version (MORE OR LESS) of Baytril. If you have ever had a urinary tract infection, it is nearly certain that you were prescribed Cipro for it.

Regardless of what you get, we will need the weight of your squirrel and YOU will need a 1cc syringe. If you don't have one perhaps Mel1959 can throw one in??

[Mel1959]

I can meet you this morning and I will bring a dosing syringe as well as a 1cc syringe. CM once she states the weight will you dose it for her, please? I am only about 10 mins. from her.

[CritterMom]

Yup. Lets hope she has Cipro and both of you can stay home. Is your Baytril pill or suspension?

[HRT4SQRLS]

I can help with dosing but I wanted to throw out a possibility. Is it possible she is in heat? They do the straining/squatting thing when in heat. Of course, treating might be safer than assuming she is in heat.

[Mel1959]

Yup. Lets hope she has Cipro and both of you can stay home. Is your Baytril pill or suspension?

Baytril is pill. I will be out anyhow....HAVE to pick up stuff from the store.

I don’t know where she went?

[CritterMom]

Mel, have you heard from her? Looks like her screen name is her email addy - maybe that will work?

[Mel1959]

I have not heard from her. I didn’t send a pm with my phone number or anything so I don’t have a way to contact her.

[CritterMom]

I just sent a message to the email in her screen name - let's see if it works...

[paws4life321@gmail.com]

sorry i miss your messages . i was out side , she is +/- 329g . she hates going on the scale .

[paws4life321@gmail.com]

i have amoxicillin 500 and vibramycin Name brand for doxycycline) 100mg. Yes i have syringes.
i also have orbax 30mg/ml which i am treating a duck with for an infection.
hope i am not too late.

[Mel1959]

Sent an email to Paws with my cell number.

[paws4life321@gmail.com]

you can email me and i will give you my contact info.

[Mel1959]

Waiting to hear back from HRT4SQRLS about your other med choices to see what she recommends.

[CritterMom]

Orbax will work - very close drug to baytril. HRT is on it and will dose and get info to poster. :w00t

[HRT4SQRLS]

Dosing sent!

[paws4life321@gmail.com]

Thank you for all your help!!!!!
I will keep you updated on her progress.
This little girl is so very very special to me. She just does not want to leave . Her sibling come to visit as well as the the other I have raised . She just wants me .
Are UTI's something i have to be concerned with her getting.
Is the type of litter that she uses something i have to worry about like a cat?
Thanks again
please everyone stay safe and healthy !!

[HRT4SQRLS]

What type of litter is she using?