Hello ,
I have an adult squirrel who is injured (front paw possibly broken) and he seems to be in a lot of pain. He does not stand straight, can't hold food with his injured paw, his arm is swollen, he is limping and his tail stays down. The front leg is the worst, but it is obvious there is more going on. He is also missing a patch of fur. I suspect a possible fight or attack.
Pretty Boy is a squirrel we released 2 years ago. Right now, he is back in the nest box where he was released. The box is sitting on top of the release cage. At the moment, I would rather not trap him and cause him any unnecessary stress. He can rest in the box and I provide food and water. What I need help with is pain relief. I have Prednisolone at home (5 mg) and if need be, I have a friend who could give me Tramadol and Metacam.
What is the best course of action and what dosage would he need? I estimate his weight at around 600 gr. Ideally, once a day med would be the most practical, since he is not in captivity.
Please help if you can.