Bad News for the squirrel

[Amber]

Esbilac, a puppy milk replacer is the best milk to be feeding him.

Thanks, I was telling my dad this morning that we need to get puppy formula and he was like no we got stuff for wildlife blah blah blah, But i dont care what he has to say. me and my mom will get Esbilac puppy milk!
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Since we think he has a "defect" what should we do?

[CamCamPup33]

what does it look like to you? (the defect)

[luckies4me]

I posted another link on the last page, right when you replied lol. Here it is again just in case.

http://www.stfranciswildlife.org/squirrels.html

Well it depends. If you really think there is something wrong, take him to the vets and see what they think. Who knows, he may be able to get through this. Perhaps he has a concussion or something, I really do not know. But if you are worried a vet should be able to tell you what to do. I know it could be hard hearing something is wrong, but at least you will know, and then can make the right decision for the baby. Good luck!


But I would maybe give it a little more time? You say he is eating allright.

[Amber]

well, yesterday when I put him on the ground he was walking in circles with his head dragging, today he doesnt want to walk. and he also twitches alot. he just lays their, poor baby

[Amber]

But I would maybe give it a little more time? You say he is eating allright.

Yes he is eating fine. The only thing is he doesnt want to walk or lift his head.

[luckies4me]

Well it really sounds like he needs to see a vet. If it is something neurological there really isn't anything you can do, and euthanasia might be the best thing. Poor guy.


Are you sure his legs are not broken or anything? Have you done a thorough (sp?) exam of his body?

[Amber]

I check him all over for cuts and stuff like that, but the weird thing is when we found him that morning he was running around fast. so I dont think he has any broken legs, uhhg! this is stressing!

[luckies4me]

Maybe he's constipated. I don't know if that would make him walk in circles but you never know! Like I said, get him to the vet asap and see what they can do.

[Amber]

will try!

[KYS]

Amber,

I hope the baby squirrel will be ok.
You have gotten such wonderful advice
from people.
You have a good heart and I am rooting for you.

Karen

[Amber]

Thankyou so much kys! That made my day! Everyone is giving so much great advice! i apreciate this. Thankyou all!!

[kingrattus]

How's he doing, now??

[Amber]

It's not good, I told my mom I cant stand to see him anymore, He is dying we think. My mom is taking care of him, My mom told me the he is skipping breathe. I feel terrible.

pray for him please! If only he had his momma..

[luckies4me]

Those "sores" on the squireels body are botfly larvae, and that is NO reason to just shoot a squirrel, especially if it took 12 shots????!!!!!!!!

[whitewolf]

Im prayin for ya