Hello, I was recently called about a baby found by a young boy under the tree late at night.
When I took the squirrel in, she appeared to have a few bites and scratches around the lower part of her belly.. over the course of the last 48 hours, the 'bites' have appeared to multiple. I've asked a few knowledgeable people but its only based on photos and they said its ant bites, which is better then Originally thought, which that it might be the early onset of squirrel pox. What concerns me is looks like its spreading, for instance to her lip (only 2 dots, picture included) and her back and upper arms (only a couple here and there) but you can see its gotten worse on her belly, esp her lower belly.
She is a good eater and pooper.
I thought it might be a urine/skin issue, but I evacuate her after every meal. I wonder if its an allergy, Which is why I just started her on Benadry (also suggested by a knowledgable rehabber), who also says it MIGHT be staph, if it so that.. is there any medicine I can obtain without going to a vet, to give her.
I've never heard of ant bits getting worse and thought I would try the knowledge collective over here as well and see if anyone has seen this before so I can start nipping it in the bud or getting her to the write person or getting her the right medicine. Thank you..
Things Ive done.
Changed her bedding, I had her in CLEAN pink flannel but now (I use unscented laundry detergent)
put neosporin (Started today)
childrens benadryl (Just started today)
Her formula is Esbilac/Heavy whipping cream and water which she has been on for a day and a half since I re hydrated.
she is approx 55g
Thank you for any advice.