Raven it's SO great to hear good news about Lewis!! We just released my five babies and it's 1:00am but let me be the first to say YAYYY Lewis on Thursday morning!!!
Raven it's SO great to hear good news about Lewis!! We just released my five babies and it's 1:00am but let me be the first to say YAYYY Lewis on Thursday morning!!!
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That's great news about Lewis. I'm still praying for him over here.
That is wonderful news! I am glad to hear that Lewis is improving and that his skin condition is able to be treated.I am hoping that the fungal culture end result will be negative.I like your doctor!He would not have been a good doctor if he did not do a fungal culture to rule out ringworm.Sounds very thorough and competent .And a doctor that is in the profession out of a true love for animals instead of dollars is a rare gem nowadays.That Tresaderm is some good stuff.The Tresaderm and the ivermectin injections together is a tough combination to beat when it comes to ridding critters of mites.I also want to let you know that if you do happen to get the mites...they will will not live long on your skin...they are species specific meaning that you are a human and you are not the preferred host.But while they are living on your skin even though it will be for a short time (they eventually will die off) can make one pretty miserable.I also am glad that Lewis seems to not be having anymore seizures.Which makes me suspect even more that Lewis was experiencing hypoglycemic seizures.Keep up the fantastic care that you have been bestowig upon Lewis!
i wish they made a damn shampoo for these mites, the little bottle i got from vet ,he said use sparingly ,but everyday we notice that whatever it is mite or what not are moving grrrrr, now he is crusty under his chin ,ears are fine .its kinda hard to use sparingly when you see someone you trying to help then you like maybe use to much ,but we are not gonna give up, his whole tail under the hairs is crusty. i dont think this litttle bottle will last . but he goes back next week for second shot.
yeah doc myers is a good doc and loving vet. he was really mad when i told him the night lewis was paralyzed we drove him a palce in raliegh 60 miles one way only to be told well its just a squirrel .he got really mad and wanted the name of place lol, i told him they said just a ssquirrel so what ,and he said so what?? so what ? he is living breathing animals like us . he was mad .he is also the ONLY vet in our area that will allow you to make payments if the costs is hurting you . oh and i saw him yesterday again lol china my little chihuhua was sick and first thing he asked me wss hows lewis ? he is not old so i hope he stays a vet along time. he knows hw much i love animals and rehabb and he really does only cats and dogs ,but told me when and if any other non cats or dogs are in need to come in , and lewis has his own file there . out of the 4 other vets he is the only one to say its just a squirrel .
im shocked there is no shampoo for mites. i wonder if this is curable ? he has his own room but im worried for our other pets . hopefully these shots will do the trick .
Yeah.I know the feeling.I've been there too.Originally Posted by ravenlaws32
Anyway my vet said the Front Line spray sometimes can be used for the mites.Can any rehabber second this.
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lewis is better daily , he looks like he has a mohawk but hopefully the hair will come back . he has doc appointment next wednesday for second shot . thankfully he has not had another seizure since the last one days ago . im battling some anxiety and depression issues atm . but will post updates when i can . thanks
Glad to hear Lewis is on the recovery journey, please keep us posted. Our thoughts are with you and Lewis Not to make light of your anxiety and depression issues but you aren't alone, in this day and world I think all of us have to deal with it on a daily basis, some days are just worse than others. Can't wait to retire and get to the mountains, all phones and cell phones, tv's will be turned off for good!!!!
Lewis is in our prayer and you too with the depression you are having.
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SC Wildlife Rehabilitator
I'm a squirrel watcher, I'm a squirrel watcher, watching squirrels go by, my my my!
Hang in there Ravenslaws - thinking about the two of you down here in GA.
Keep it up ravenlaws.I wish luck to both Lewis and you.Keep us updated.