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    Default 5-10 day old squirrel has Pneumonia

    Is there anything I can do to help? I had 2 baby squirrels and one didn’t make it. I’m trying to save the last one.

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    Default Re: 5-10 year old squirrel has Pneumonia

    Quote Originally Posted by Mikailamg View Post
    Is there anything I can do to help? I had 2 baby squirrels and one didn’t make it. I’m trying to save the last one.
    I'm assuming your "5-10 year old" is an error??

    Anti biotics are the only thing that can help with pneumonia, depending on Ab human meds can be used.
    Check what you can come up with and we can tell you if it can be used and how to dose.
    We will need a weight on baby to dose meds and type plus ml/mg of med asked to be dosed.
    You will need a 1cc syringe for dosing.
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    Default 5-10 day old squirrel has Pneumonia

    Is there anything I can do to help? I had 2 baby squirrels and one didn’t make it. I’m trying to save the last one.

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    Default Re: 5-10 year old squirrel has Pneumonia

    We have Doxycycline and Amoxicillin capsules. He weighs 0.7 ounces.

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    Default Re: 5-10 year old squirrel has Pneumonia

    The amoxicillin is 500mg capsules and the doxycycline is 100mg

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    You will need to treat with Antibiotics. Check the cabinets, call family and friends, ask neighbors. You will need only 1 pill to treat the baby.

    Some of the more effective antibiotics are Augmentin (animal version is Clavamox), Cipro (animal version is Baytril), Bactrim / Septra (SMZ/TMP).

    If you find any antibiotics at all, post the name here and the weight of the squirrel and someone will advise if the antibiotic would be effective and on dosing.

    Edit: I merged the multiple threads, Ugh.

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    Default Re: 5-10 year old squirrel has Pneumonia

    Quote Originally Posted by Mikailamg View Post
    The amoxicillin is 500mg capsules and the doxycycline is 100mg

    Is the doxycycline expired?

    Does the Amoxicillin include "clavulanate" by any chance?

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    Default Re: 5-10 year old squirrel has Pneumonia

    No I don’t believe it’s expired, it’s a recent bottle. And no I can’t find that ingredient listed anywhere.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mikailamg View Post
    No I don’t believe it’s expired, it’s a recent bottle. And no I can’t find that ingredient listed anywhere.
    We need to KNOW if the doxycycline is expired. Old doxycycline will cause kidney damage, and it would be a better choice than the plain amoxicillin. There should be a date on the doxycycline bottle.

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    Default Re: 5-10 day old squirrel has Pneumonia

    The expiration date is not present on the bottle, after “Exp:” it’s empty. It was administered on 4-07-21 for a dog. We will call a family member and check for more antibiotics they may have.

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    Default Re: 5-10 day old squirrel has Pneumonia

    She doesn’t have any antibiotics. Should I give him pedialyte in the meantime?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mikailamg View Post
    The expiration date is not present on the bottle, after “Exp:” it’s empty. It was administered on 4-07-21 for a dog. We will call a family member and check for more antibiotics they may have.
    Ok, this makes me confident enough this is still okay to use that I am going to send the doxycycline dosing. Doxy works for AP, but it is slow to work so keep trying to find augmentin (clavamox = animal version), Cipro (animal version is Baytril) or Bactrim / Septra (SMZ/TMP).

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    Default Re: 5-10 day old squirrel has Pneumonia

    Doxycycline dosing sent in a Private Message (PM).

    Let us know if there are any questions...

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mikailamg View Post
    She doesn’t have any antibiotics. Should I give him pedialyte in the meantime?

    Hydration is always good, but pedialyte has a lot of salt for a baby squirrel. If he is not dehydrated, use plain water or water with just a bit of molasses or honey added.

    If you have not read this 6 page primer on baby squirrel care, please read it:
    https://www.henryspets.com/1-baby-squirrel-care-guide/

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    Default Re: 5-10 day old squirrel has Pneumonia

    What should I do if he’s not swallowing? The antibiotics or his food?

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    Default Re: 5-10 day old squirrel has Pneumonia

    Quote Originally Posted by Mikailamg View Post
    What should I do if he’s not swallowing? The antibiotics or his food?
    Is he warm? Never given anything by mouth to a cool (or cold) baby squirrel.

    If warm, the medication... hopefully it is not too late.

    If he is dehydrated, hydration fluid. If hydrated, formula.... never feed a dehydrated baby formula.

    https://www.henryspets.com/1-baby-squirrel-care-guide/

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    Default Re: 5-10 day old squirrel has Pneumonia

    I’ve been keeping him warm constantly. Ever since I tried to give him medicine he started to breathe out of his mouth. Is there anything i can do for him?

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