My squirrel's arm looks broken or shoulder dislocated. PLEASE HELP!

[Walnut'sMom]

Hello everyone, I could use advice right now. To give a background, we rescued Walnut in Aug 2020. We rehabbed her and released but she has been an indoor/outdoor squirrel for over 2 years. She even had babies in Aug 2022 and they currently all live in our back yard. On Saturday night, Walnut came back to our house crawling and we knew something was wrong. To make a long story short, she has been in our closet, her bed,since then, eating a few bites of food when we try to feed her but not much. HER ARM IS VERY SWELLED BY THE SHOULDER AND SHE DOESN'T SEEM TO BE ABLE TO USE IT AT ALL. WE THINK SHE IS IN A LOT OF PAIN.

WALNUT IS PART OF OUR FAMILY AND WE REALLY WANT TO HELP HER. WE ARE IN THE SOUTH FLORIDA AREA. WHAT CAN WE DO FOR HER AND IS THERE ANYONE THAT CAN HELP US HELP HER. WE DON'T WANT ANYONE TRYING TO TAKE HER AWAY FROM US.

PLEASE HELP!!

[Diggie's Friend]

https://ravenwoodvet.net/

Ravenwood Veterinary Clinic; specifically ask for Dr. Emerson squirrel specialist.

hoping for the best outcome for your dear one. DF

[Walnut'sMom]

THANK YOU SO MUCH Diggie's Friend!! We spoke to a family friend who is a vet and wildlife rehabber and got some advice. Walnut is resting at home with us in her bed. She is eating and drinking a little every day. In the end, if her injury is permanent, she has a loving home forever. Thanks again

[stepnstone]

THANK YOU SO MUCH Diggie's Friend!! We spoke to a family friend who is a vet and wildlife rehabber and got some advice. Walnut is resting at home with us in her bed. She is eating and drinking a little every day. In the end, if her injury is permanent, she has a loving home forever. Thanks again

Is she given any pain med to reduce inflammation and swelling?
Regardless of what caused the injury or what the injury winds up to be, reducing inflammation and swelling reduces pain.
Reducing her pain will not only help her, it will also allow you to better assess her mobility.