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Rock Monkey
Call friends and family to see if they have the antibiotics that Spanky mentioned. Usually only one or two pills will be required. In most instances, it is okay if they are a little past date. If you acquire some an Administrator can provide you with proper dosing and technique for administering the antibiotic. In this process you will provide the admin all of the info on the antibiotic that you have acquired.
It is better to have these on hand, if possible, since AP can progress very, very fast in squirrels and is the number one cause of death of young squirrels cared for by novice caretakers.
At this age a squirrel requires supplemental heat. There fur is thinner and biologically their systems do not provide all of the necessary heat. They spend most of the day snuggling, sharing heat, with mom and siblings.
If they AP or at risk for AP this supplemental heat becomes even more critical. If they are struggling to stay warm and struggling to fight off an infection their chances decline substantially.
See the basic care guide at Henry's regarding the proper use of the heating pad under half of their enclosure.
Alternatively, some people tuck the animal between layers of clothing on their torso. Thus, becoming a human heating pad and provides constant feedback on the squirrel's state of well being. This mimics their snuggling in the nest. At this age, they are wonderful snugglers and doing so profoundly strengthens the bond between the two.