Re: Squirrel back legs not moving
Originally Posted by
Betht98
I found my dog with a small squirrel in his mouth. It was still alive and he dropped it on the ground but it couldn’t run because it’s back legs were limp. I have it in a blanket in a box. Should I give it something like prednisone for swelling to see if his legs will start to work again? I’m looking for a wildlife rehabber but haven’t found one in my area yet.
How old is the baby?
Pred is an excellent choice for this type injury.
We need milligrams of pred and weight on baby to dose.
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