Swollen lumpy paw pads

[Paul67]

Our regular very friendly Squirrel last week suddenly developed a limp as his / her front right paw pads look slightly swollen and lumpy a week has gone by and the Squirrel visited yesterday and its still the same it has plenty of energy and looks very healthy, so any advice welcome thanks in advance.

[Diggie's Friend]

It could be broken or infected. For a wild, homeopathic remedies are a good option; especially for breeding females.


Homeopathic remedies:

The first remedy has antibacterial properties, and the second is known to reduce tissue swelling from tissue damage.

Both these were recommended by a rehabber for our female yard squirrel, who showed up one day with an injured swollen front arm.


"Gun Powder" (8x) https://www.amazon.com/Boiron-Gun-Po...s%2C120&sr=8-2

"Arnica Montana" (30 x) https://www.amazon.com/Hylands-Homeo.../dp/B006JG6TPO


Place one tablet separately into (1/4 Tsp.) of water to dissolve; then add two drops of the dilution to a walnut leave it a few minutes

for the water to evaporate and then offer it to the squirrel.

[Paul67]

Ok many thanks I'll give those a try

[Paul67]

Are both remedies roughly the same or is one better than another, thanks

[Paul67]

Are both remedies roughly the same or is one better than another,just had a look on a Amazon the gun powder seems unavailable I'm in the UK if that's makes a difference

[Diggie's Friend]

Sadly, no. The remedy is reduced down to the size of nano sized particles in water.

[The Nut Lady]

Hi. Just a suggestion to move this thread (or re-post it) in the non-life threatening section, as I think you will get more responses (than in the current, "other" category). Good luck