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    Default Domesticated Squirrel injury

    We have had our pet grey eastern squirrel for 6 years since a baby. He got out and went up a tree and somehow got the left side of his nose taken off. He is Having trouble breathing and eating and drinking. What can we do for him. He also has drainage coming out both eyes. How hard will it be for him to heal.Name:  20190401_134528.jpg
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    Can you post a picture?

    If the drainage from the eyes is milky white, that is a sign of pain.

    Do you have a vet that will see him?

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    I uploaded a pic. He is drinking koolaid that is causing the red around his mouth. He has been seen by a vet one time a couple of years ago. Planning on checking with the vet Wednesday when we get disability check but need helpin what to do for him before then.

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    I can see you added a picture... poor bub looks like he is not feeling well at all.

    When did this injury occur?

    The top of his snout appears quite swollen, is it? I am worried about a head injury / trauma. If you can get a clearer picture that would be a big help.

    If you can apply some antibiotic ointment to the wounds, that is a start. But make sure not to impair his breathing... if he is still breathing through his nose you do not want to make that any more difficult for him.

    He is going to need some pain medication but it is important to know if this injury includes a head trauma, that changes the course of treatment.

    I would not give him kool-aid too much processed sugar. This would be better for him:
    Homemade Rehydration Fluid


    • 1/4 teaspoon salt
    • 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar, honey or apple juice
    • 2 cups warm water
    • Store in refrigerator. Discard after 24 hours.

    Note: If he refuses this, try leaving out the salt.

    How far can you travel to see a vet tomorrow?



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    He's climbing up and down shade to his drink which is sugar free crystal light. He didn't take a fall. It happened up in a tree because his nose was covered in blood when he came down. It happened Sunday morning. We won't have money for a vet until Wednesday or a day off until then. We will do the cream and fluid mix. Name:  20190401_134514.jpg
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    No crystal light!!! That has artificial sweeteners and can cause seizures.
    Give the the hydration fluid recipe that Spanky posted.
    Squirrels, squirrels and more squirrels....
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    Aspartame is also known to cause cancer in rodents... Just say no to giving Crystal Light to your squirrel.



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    Address his pain and inflammation!
    The "discharge" is a squirrel's tears, this squirrel is crying with pain and his injury is
    obviously swollen making it even more difficult to breathe.
    Surely you can purchase some infant ibuprofen if you have no other options to meds.
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