Results 1 to 10 of 10

Thread: Clicking noise - aspiration pneumonia

  1. #1
    Join Date
    Mar 2019
    Location
    South
    Posts
    25
    Thanked: 11

    Default Clicking noise - aspiration pneumonia

    I have a baby flyer 7-8 weeks estimated...I’m feeding fox valley through a 3cc syringe and Henry’s blocks...she eats very well and is very active. I hear that clicking noise when she sleeps and can hear it occasionally when I hold her to my ear. She ways 34 grams. What do I need to do? I’m very worried about her! Please respond

  2. #2
    Join Date
    Sep 2011
    Location
    eastcoast
    Posts
    4,810
    Thanked: 5578

    Default Re: Clicking noise - aspiration pneumonia

    Hi Aimee, has she gotten lethargic or fussy about eating her formula? Do you have any antibiotics in case? If she has AP you WILL notice those symptoms.
    redwuff
    State Licensed
    Master Wildlife Rehabilitator

  3. #3
    Join Date
    Mar 2019
    Location
    South
    Posts
    25
    Thanked: 11

    Default Re: Clicking noise - aspiration pneumonia

    No she has been drinking anywhere from 2-3 cc of formula. She eats really well, but when she’s done she’s refuses anymore. I also give her peices if HHB and she eats those fine. I’m new to squirrels , she sleeps during the day has about a 15-20 min energy burst and then will sleep again. I have a vet that can give me the oral baytril but she is not familiar with treating squirrels. She weighs 35 grams, how do I give it? Dosage? Etc...is there anything else I can do? Thnk you so much for responding. I rescued her from a tree that had been cut down and have had her for 3 weeks now. She is pooping and peeing fine.

  4. #4
    Join Date
    Sep 2011
    Location
    eastcoast
    Posts
    4,810
    Thanked: 5578

    Default Re: Clicking noise - aspiration pneumonia

    How long has she had the on and off clicking? She sounds like she is eating the right amt of food. For a first time squirrel mom sounds you are doing awesome! Get
    The Baytril and if it seems like she needs it we can dose.
    redwuff
    State Licensed
    Master Wildlife Rehabilitator

  5. #5
    Join Date
    Mar 2019
    Location
    South
    Posts
    25
    Thanked: 11

    Default Re: Clicking noise - aspiration pneumonia

    Maybe a week? I thought is was just a content sound. Today was the first time I realized she was doing it when she was awake my husband should be here in 30 minutes with the baytril. So so worried! What dosage? Should I mix it with formula?

  6. #6
    Join Date
    Sep 2011
    Location
    eastcoast
    Posts
    4,810
    Thanked: 5578

    Default Re: Clicking noise - aspiration pneumonia

    AP acts very quickly. If she has AP for a week she would be gone by now.
    redwuff
    State Licensed
    Master Wildlife Rehabilitator

  7. #7
    Join Date
    Mar 2019
    Location
    South
    Posts
    25
    Thanked: 11

    Default Re: Clicking noise - aspiration pneumonia

    Do you think I should give her the baytril as a precaution? I definitely hear the noise when she breathes.

  8. Serious fuzzy thank you's to Aimee from:

    redwuff (03-15-2019)

  9. #8
    Join Date
    Sep 2011
    Location
    eastcoast
    Posts
    4,810
    Thanked: 5578

    Default Re: Clicking noise - aspiration pneumonia

    Yes let’s do that, is the strength of the Baytril 22.7
    redwuff
    State Licensed
    Master Wildlife Rehabilitator

  10. #9
    Join Date
    Mar 2019
    Location
    South
    Posts
    25
    Thanked: 11

    Default Re: Clicking noise - aspiration pneumonia

    The vet said it would be. I don’t have it in my possession yet. My husband has got to get it but I have her with me at work. 🤫

  11. #10
    Join Date
    Sep 2011
    Location
    eastcoast
    Posts
    4,810
    Thanked: 5578

    Default Re: Clicking noise - aspiration pneumonia

    Dosing sent
    redwuff
    State Licensed
    Master Wildlife Rehabilitator

  12. 3 TSBers pass along the fuzzy thanks to redwuff:

    Mel1959 (03-16-2019), Nancy in New York (03-15-2019), Spanky (03-15-2019)

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •