Possible aspiration pneumonia

[melobryan]

A friend found a baby squirrel about 5-6 weeks old and had been feeding it and called me to come look at him. He is making a clicking noise and breathing rapidly. I have amoxicillin 875/125 pill form. The squirrel weighs 207 grams. Can someone please tell me how to figure out dosage for this little guy.

[HRT4SQRLS]

Are you sure it’s amoxicillin? It sounds like amoxicillin/ Clavulanic acid (Clavamox) with the concentration 875/125. I can dose it for you but let’s clarify what it is.

[melobryan]

[ATTACH]316280[/ATTACH It is the amoxicillin and clavulanate. It just started tonight (the clicking)

[stepnstone]

melobryan (https://thesquirrelboard.com/forums/member.php?32756-melobryan), have you received dosing for the Amox-Clav?

[HRT4SQRLS]

Give me just a minute and I will dose this.

[HRT4SQRLS]

Dosing sent.

[melobryan]

Thank you! How many days do I give the antibiotic?

[Nancy in New York]

Thank you! How many days do I give the antibiotic?

I would dose this twice daily for 5-7 days.
Always keep the squirrel well hydrated when on any meds.
and give a probiotic 2 hours prior to or after giving antibiotics.
Claxamox can be very hard on their little tummies.

I use this one.
Pull it apart, and use the size of a capital O in
a little formula or water. Some will even lick it off
your finger as it has a sweet taste.
Or you can find Bene-Bac at most pet stores.

316283

[Renea]

Give me just a minute and I will dose this.

Is there anyone who can help me dose cipro to a 1 1/2 week old southern flying squirrel. He has the clicking sound when he eats and it last for a little while after he eats. But it does go away. But comes back when he eats. Please help

[Rock Monkey]

Is there anyone who can help me dose cipro to a 1 1/2 week old southern flying squirrel. He has the clicking sound when he eats and it last for a little while after he eats. But it does go away. But comes back when he eats. Please help

Renea. You should start a new thread to be sure that it will get noticed.

[melobryan]

I would dose this twice daily for 5-7 days.
Always keep the squirrel well hydrated when on any meds.
and give a probiotic 2 hours prior to or after giving antibiotics.
Claxamox can be very hard on their little tummies.

I use this one.
Pull it apart, and use the size of a capital O in
a little formula or water. Some will even lick it off
your finger as it has a sweet taste.
Or you can find Bene-Bac at most pet stores.

316283


Thank you, the clicking has decreased, I couldn’t hear it today. He still doesn’t have much of an appetite but I have been feeding him drop by drop until he swallows it. He has only lost a few grams of weight. Hopefully his appetite will come back with his next feeding. He has had 4 doses of antibiotic so far..

[melobryan]

He started eating on Friday night, he is doing great. Thank you for everything!

[HRT4SQRLS]

Awesome news! :grin2