Squirrel rehab in Tampa Bay Area?

[Tater]

Can’t figure out how to post picture..but I think I have a 5 week old Eastern Grey Squirrel. Found her covered in fleas and flies while walking my dog on Saturday. I don’t have any background in this, but I’ve been scouring the internet for help. What I have done so far is: got her cleaned up and bathed, still see some fleas on her though. I went out and got a syringe (trying to be super careful! I know, I’m terrified of hurting the poor thing). Did plain pedialyte. Then got Ebsilac and I’ve been doing that for her. Tried a few fruits and she hated them. Gave her a pecan and she loved it. So it’s been half pecan and half liquid today. Also, have her in a safe container, away from pets, quiet, heated blanket, little nest of blankets.

The thing is-I think she is paralyzed. Doesn’t seem to move back legs or tail. Only stays curled up and uncurls for feeding. Doesn’t explore. She is fully fured, eyes open, tail fluffy, maybe 5 inches long? She fits in my palm. Really not sure what to do. Is there any recovery from where she is at?

What should I do? If she is that hurt..do I need to take her somewhere to be humanely put to sleep? Breaks my heart, but if that’s what’s best I want to know what I can do to make her as comfortable as possible in the mean time. I know it’s Mother Nature, but it just pulls at my heart strings...Really appreciate any help and input. If there is anyone reading this that lives on this side of Florida-would you be willing to take her on?

[Tater]

Figured it out! This is the little one.

[stepnstone]

Thank you for wanting to help this baby, hopefully we can find help for this little.
I'm moving into Emergency LT for more eyes on this situation.
In the meantime:
Go to this link this is a HUGE help.
It's 6 pages long with the next button on the top right corner.
http://www.henryspets.com/baby-squirrel-care/

[stepnstone]

The esbilac your feeding, is it liquid or powder?

[Tater]

The esbilac your feeding, is it liquid or powder?

It is powder form, been adding water. I’m making it more diluted than the recommended 1:2. I’m doing more like 1:3-4.

[stepnstone]

It is powder form, been adding water. I’m making it more diluted than the recommended 1:2. I’m doing more like 1:3-4.

Baby needs the nutrition, I would mix as directed 1-2 and give water in between feedings if you feel she needs more hydration.
Do you have a weight to know how much you should be feeding?

[Tater]

Thank you for wanting to help this baby, hopefully we can find help for this little.
I'm moving into Emergency LT for more eyes on this situation.
In the meantime:
Go to this link this is a HUGE help.
It's 6 pages long with the next button on the top right corner.
http://www.henryspets.com/baby-squirrel-care/

Thank you, I read all. Making adjustments to the feeding regimen. Ordered some blocks. Lots of good information.

[KKATT5]

Hi Tater,

I just left you a Private message, check your messages.

I am in Tampa and can pick up this little one. Please call me.

[Mel1959]

Thank you crzy4sqrls and KKatt!