Birdperson
12-02-2021, 08:18 PM
The area around the ear canal looks pink and inflamed, but most of the lump on the side of the head is covered in fur. I don't know how long it's had this but a photo from yesterday shows the lump (maybe smaller?). I didn't see any ooze. Do the front paws look normal? I didn't see any other injuries and it seemed to behave normally. Unfortunately there are cats, dogs, and hawks in the area.
I'm not sure how old it is but I believe it's from a group of young ones that first appeared in mid-late summer. It's a lot smaller than most of the adults. I usually see it a few times a day.
The lump location worries me. Should I try to give it antibiotics on a nut? I'd need instructions but I have amoxicillin-clavulaunic acid (Augmentin) 500mg-125mg, sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim (Bactrim) 800mg-160mg, and enrofloxacin powder for birds* (Baytril) 2.5 grams/100 gram (2.5%).
I'm in Ohio and talks with local rehab people in the past have gone poorly even for more "wanted" animals. I want to be prepared in case it gets worse quickly. What should I watch for and at what point would I need to catch it? I know abscesses usually need to be drained, so how long is it OK to go without seeing any drainage if it is an abscess? Thanks in advance for your help with this beautiful baby!
I'll post yesterday's photo separately to avoid confusion.
*I know the bird enrofloxacin (Enrotex) is the same medication as Baytril and it only has one inactive ingredient (maltodextrin), but I don't know if it'd be OK for squirrels. Here's the product: https://morningbirdproducts.com/collections/antibiotics/products/morning-bird-antibiotic-enrotex
I'm not sure how old it is but I believe it's from a group of young ones that first appeared in mid-late summer. It's a lot smaller than most of the adults. I usually see it a few times a day.
The lump location worries me. Should I try to give it antibiotics on a nut? I'd need instructions but I have amoxicillin-clavulaunic acid (Augmentin) 500mg-125mg, sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim (Bactrim) 800mg-160mg, and enrofloxacin powder for birds* (Baytril) 2.5 grams/100 gram (2.5%).
I'm in Ohio and talks with local rehab people in the past have gone poorly even for more "wanted" animals. I want to be prepared in case it gets worse quickly. What should I watch for and at what point would I need to catch it? I know abscesses usually need to be drained, so how long is it OK to go without seeing any drainage if it is an abscess? Thanks in advance for your help with this beautiful baby!
I'll post yesterday's photo separately to avoid confusion.
*I know the bird enrofloxacin (Enrotex) is the same medication as Baytril and it only has one inactive ingredient (maltodextrin), but I don't know if it'd be OK for squirrels. Here's the product: https://morningbirdproducts.com/collections/antibiotics/products/morning-bird-antibiotic-enrotex