Help Needed for Adult squirrel with large lump on nose

[Shellbee]

Hi I am helping care for an adult squirrel that has a large lump on nose. Lots of swelling, looks to be infected! Its a ladys squirrel that reached out to me to see if I would be able to help.. She noticed a little swelling two days ago and has gradually got worse. She doesnt look good! She said she only took a few bites of food last night and then she wouldnt come out of her bed today for dinner. She doesnt have a clue on how it happened. She has a large indoor cage for her, doesnt look like there is anything that she could have hurt herself on.. Maybe a bite of some sort? Her name is Big Girl and she is about 3 years old. Im gonna try to get a picture to post but til then what should I do. Im really worried that she isnt doing well. Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated!

[TomahawkFlyers]

Shellbee,

Get that picture posted ASAP. With luck, an admin will see it tonight and get you started on treatment.

Jamie

[island rehabber]

Does the lump have a hole on top or an opening of any kind? We need to see if this is an injury that has abscessed or a parasite like a bot fly.
Also, what part of PA are you in?