Re: Chip injured his back leg
Originally Posted by
Onlyme4220
My rescue buddy took a dive off the kitchen table and is now limping. His back left leg is apparently hurt. He can walk but holds the leg up and he seems sad! There are no local vets who can look at him for me and I haven't been able to find a local rehabber. How much and what type of baby meds should I give him? He adopted me in early May..fell from the roof next door and mom never came back for him. After two days we brought him in and he has been doing great! I estimate his age now at around twenty weeks or close to it. He is a fat little guy compared to the other squirrels in my yard. Any advice will be much appreciated!
Something for pain and inflammation would help a lot. Meloxicam would be a good one if available.
You could also give liquid infant ibuprofen. We would need a weight to properly dose.
Injuries can happen from falls but sometimes are related to weak bones due to inadequate diet,
what all is your baby fed and eats on an average day?
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