Re: Help! Northern Virginia Rehabber needed!
Originally Posted by
BarbieJean
Groucho is doing better today with the calcium supplements. He ate about 7ccs of formula his morning feeding, about 8 am and 6 his 11:30 feeding. He is sleeping a lot though, I have to wake him up each time. His output is good, he peed a good sized puddle on my leg lol, and his bm's look normal, a little lighter and softer from the goat's milk. I have read that the formula can change the color to a yellowish, so I suspect this is what's happening. My shipment from Henry's is on it's way. How long will it take once he starts the calcium powder and blocks for his legs to be completely functional? I can already see a difference with the calcium tabs I've given him today and yesterday but I'm just wondering how long recovery usually takes. He has not been squealing today so I haven't given him the children's ibuprofen today, should I give it to him anyway just to be safe? Thank you all for your help. I am truly blessed finding this board! :-) :-)
Squirrels mask pain, I wouldn't just let his squealing be your indicator.
As stated mbd is painful, I would still allow him pain management a while longer.
Not only for his comfort level, managing pain promotes faster healing.
Step-N-Stone
State Licensed
Wildlife Master Rehabilitator