Originally Posted by
island rehabber
Off the top of my head, here are a few Rx drugs that people often have, and if you can score just a few tablets you can make enough doses to head off anything that comes your squirrel's way:
PRESCRIPTION Drugs:
CIPRO - often given to women for UTI. Is similar to Baytril, a broad spectrum antibiotic and extremely useful for aspiration pneumonia or cat -caused injuries in squirrels, as well as UTI's
VALTREX (acyclovir) - prescribed for humans with any type of herpes infection especially shingles; can cure squirrel pox if given in its early stages
PREDNISONE - for head trauma or anything where inflammation is life-threatening; must be VERY carefully dosed
Over-the-counter drugs:
CAPSTAR - can be ordered online. Get cats & kittens 5 lbs and under size; this miracle drug kills maggots both ON and INSIDE your squirrel. Can be dosed over and over to get rid of fleas, too.
Benedryl.....for allergic reactions
Infant Motrim or ibuprophen for pain
Ivermectin -- in the form of horse paste, available at feed stores, can be carefully dosed on a walnut half to cure mange
I know there are more, so folks feel free to chime in!