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- Thu Jun 12, 2014 7:45 pm
- Forum: Emergency Help Needed
- Topic: need medical advice
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1568
Re: need medical advice
Supporting him is all you can do. Keep up the good work.
- Fri Mar 07, 2014 5:14 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: bald spots
- Replies: 15
- Views: 11077
Re: bald spots
I think he is pulling/grooming the spot bald, due to some stimulation or irritation. Perhaps the moult started it. Some animals do moult weirdly but that doesnt look like moult. It may self-correctl. Try to notice if he grooms that area incessantly; if he is put some bitter apple (commercially avail...
- Thu Jan 30, 2014 8:28 pm
- Forum: Non-Emergency Help Sought
- Topic: Concerned about "freezing" behavior
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2383
Re: Concerned about "freezing" behavior
First guess is low calcium, second guess is a type of epilepsy. Blood test might help. Work on calcium intake and go from there.
- Mon Oct 14, 2013 12:19 pm
- Forum: Non-Emergency Help Sought
- Topic: feeding seems abnormal
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2947
Re: feeding seems abnormal
Not sure what to make of this or even to give you advice. I think I would just continue support for a while, making sure that she is getting enough calcium. The symptoms could be related to hypocalcemic episodes, or an idiopathic epileptiform condition.
- Tue Sep 24, 2013 3:55 pm
- Forum: Emergency Help Needed
- Topic: Seizures
- Replies: 21
- Views: 6174
Re: Seizures
Sound to me, that the anxiety of being out of his cage, is the instigator. Seizures are complex and have a variety of factors that may cause them. Calcium levels may also be involved, so be sure he is properly fed. If it is the anxiety, you can only contol by eliminating the cause, or by anti-seizur...
- Thu Feb 07, 2013 2:21 pm
- Forum: Emergency Help Needed
- Topic: help! sick flyer
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1795
Re: help! sick flyer
From the sound of it, she probably ate something that she shouldn't have and has an upset GI tract. If this is the case it may be self limiting with a day or so of diarrhea. Persistent symptoms would make me more worried, and you may need to find a vet. who does exotics. ( I have heard in some state...
- Sat Nov 10, 2012 7:34 pm
- Forum: Non-Emergency Help Sought
- Topic: broke back leg?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1762
Re: broke back leg?
Broken bones do not need to be handled as emergencies, so you so have time to react to injuries. Many breaks do heal themselves in 4-6 weeks with no intervention. An Xray will help but dont get anxious about dealing with it.
David
David
- Thu Sep 20, 2012 8:02 pm
- Forum: Non-Emergency Help Sought
- Topic: Arm Chewing! Help! I am out of ideas!
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1889
Re: Arm Chewing! Help! I am out of ideas!
Often it is just habit, self perpetuated irritation. It could also be an indication of an inflammatory process that is not visible. Benadryl MAY help. Other things that we try on dogs and cats would be impossile on a flyer. Give her lots of attention and variety in her environment in case it is a pr...
- Tue May 29, 2012 3:11 pm
- Forum: Non-Emergency Help Sought
- Topic: My flyer is vomiing
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1204
Re: My flyer is vomiing
I concur! If you can get the pepto down her, it will help. If she swallowed something indigestible, she may keep vomiting as long as it stays in the stomach; an Xray may be in order then.
- Sun Mar 11, 2012 9:18 am
- Forum: Emergency Help Needed
- Topic: Hershey kiss thief
- Replies: 2
- Views: 969
Re: Hershey kiss thief
Chocolate can be problematic, but the usual culprit is dark or baking chocolate which contains much more of the substance that can cause symptoms. Sounds like he has weathered this storm and showed you just how devious and sneaky they can be.
- Fri Feb 03, 2012 8:47 am
- Forum: FS Health
- Topic: His foot fell in hot water, and now it's not lookin' so good
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1294
Re: His foot fell in hot water, and now it's not lookin' so
It would be a stretch to think he would lose toe(s). It sounds like first and second degree burn/scald. You reacted correctly and hopefully the little bit of cold water helped cool the tissues. I would expect it to heal fine although it could be slowly in the areas of deepest burn. It is possible th...
- Mon Dec 05, 2011 4:31 pm
- Forum: Emergency Help Needed
- Topic: Help with severe neurologic issue!
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1738
Re: Help with severe neurologic issue!
I would say: head (brain) injury. Keep the nutrition good and time will, or should heal it. Even with permanent brain damage, they can usually compensate and function nearly normal with time.
- Mon Nov 28, 2011 8:43 am
- Forum: Emergency Help Needed
- Topic: seizure!
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1197
Re: seizure!
Surely, flyers can have stand-alone seizures or epileptiform seizures; but first and foremost concerns are those of hypocalcemia (aka MBD). I would try to get him seen by a veterinarian and recieve an injection of a calcium soulution under the skin. This may have to be repeaated several times. Hypoc...
- Sat Nov 26, 2011 10:30 am
- Forum: Non-Emergency Help Sought
- Topic: Diarrahea and gasping for air
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2708
Re: Diarrahea and gasping for air
Sounds likely to be dietary. A rehabber who has lots more experience at this, than I, can give you some valuable advice
- Sat Oct 22, 2011 11:50 am
- Forum: Emergency Help Needed
- Topic: My flyer has something growing on her belly.
- Replies: 2
- Views: 847
Re: My flyer has something growing on her belly.
Mastitis is not that common. Sounds like that is what you are up against, though. Antibiotics should help her out. Topically, will only help after the fact. By mouth or injection will hopefully stop further eruptions. I have seen animals slough some tissue over breast cancers too; so that is an outs...
- Wed Jul 27, 2011 8:20 am
- Forum: Emergency Help Needed
- Topic: Please Help. Hurt Leg
- Replies: 3
- Views: 997
Re: Please Help. Hurt Leg
Sounds like probable fracture. No way to keep a splint on a flyer. Fortunately most fractures will heal themselves, unless the bone ends are not aligned or there is too much movement to allow union. Best advice is to limit his activity the best you can and with some good luck, he will begin using it...
- Mon Jul 04, 2011 6:26 am
- Forum: Emergency Help Needed
- Topic: Scalisti Foot Injury
- Replies: 3
- Views: 899
Re: Scalisti Foot Injury
If he allows you to, soak in cold water several times a day. Antibiotic ointment to help prevent infection, can be applied. If the foot is already gangrenous, it won't reverse but it the tissues are still alive, it will get better.
Re: Tom Hauk
My sincere condolences to you Joan, on losing your long time friend. I wish I had been able to meet Tom, he was such a diverse and interesting man, and shared our love of flyers.
- Wed Apr 27, 2011 9:20 am
- Forum: Adult FS Diet
- Topic: What Types of Branches to Feed?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1354
Re: What Types of Branches to Feed?
Maple, oak, all fruit trees, and probably a lot more. Doesnt hurt to try different ones; if they are harmful or unpalatable they just wont chew on them. They tend to like the branches best when the sap is pushing out and the leaves are budding or fresh.
- Sat Apr 23, 2011 1:32 pm
- Forum: Non-Emergency Help Sought
- Topic: Balance Problem
- Replies: 1
- Views: 741
Re: Balance Problem
It is difficult to offer any soulution, but only to speculate. I have a feeling that the incoordination could be pre-existent to her falling from her nest. On the other hand, if she fell far, a head injury could have resulted, and not become obvious until now. I think that all you can do is give it ...
- Fri Mar 18, 2011 7:12 pm
- Forum: FS Health
- Topic: Cataracts?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2979
Re: Cataracts?
Eye cloudiness can be one of two things. Cataracts, which is clouding of the lens INSIDE the eye. The other thing is cloudy or opaque cornea which is the outer most window into the eye. Corneal opacitiy can sometimes be treated successfully. True cataracts cannot, other than surgery; Which I have ne...
- Sun Feb 27, 2011 7:48 am
- Forum: All the rest
- Topic: SHARP toenails
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3557
Re: SHARP toenails
I put two slabs of flagstone (feels like sandstone); one on each shelf of the cage. The nails get well filed this way and stay short.
- Sun Feb 20, 2011 8:04 am
- Forum: Non-Emergency Help Sought
- Topic: Hair loss on my fuzz balls tail
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1203
Re: Hair loss on my fuzz balls tail
My Pearl loses the hair along the tail bone every year..almost the entire length. It is evidently part of her moult as there is no problem associated with it. It will fill back in each fall but by late winter or early spring it thins away..only on the top line of her tail bone.
- Sat Feb 19, 2011 8:26 am
- Forum: Legalities of Owning a FS
- Topic: Travel through Canada
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1120
Re: Travel through Canada
Should be traveling northwest toward Glacier National Park, then into Canada on whatever road goes to Alaska. This is one of those once in a lifetime opportunities and I hate to miss out but Canada's "no squirrels..no exceptions" policy has thrown a wrench into my plans. I know no HOF's ot...
- Wed Feb 16, 2011 9:18 am
- Forum: Legalities of Owning a FS
- Topic: Travel through Canada
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1120
Travel through Canada
Has anyone traveled with your flyer through Canada? I am planning to go to Alaska via RV with my two brothers this summer. I was planning on taking Pearl with me, but from what I can find out, it is illegal to import ANY squirrel into Canada...no exceptions. Gerbils are ok, but I hate to risk a clos...
- Sun Jan 23, 2011 9:14 am
- Forum: Non-Emergency Help Sought
- Topic: I think Mica is going blind
- Replies: 2
- Views: 879
Re: I think Mica is going blind
Cataracts occur in the lens which is inside the eye, deeper than the cornea. Changes to the cornea (window into the eye) can look like cataracts to the untrained eye. If the cornea is clouded it can possibly be treated and reversed. If, in fact, it is true cataracts (in the lens), it is probably a p...
- Wed Dec 01, 2010 8:37 am
- Forum: All the rest
- Topic: Flying Squirrel Launching Posts on Cherohala Skyway
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1687
Re: Flying Squirrel Launching Posts on Cherohala Skyway
Well, I'll be! My question would be: Are the flyers using them? Good idea!
- Sat Nov 27, 2010 5:41 pm
- Forum: Emergency Help Needed
- Topic: Seizures
- Replies: 21
- Views: 6174
Re: Seizures
He may never have another seizure; but likely he will. Epileptiform seizures can be very hard on them. Some outgrow them; but others are haunted for a lifetime. I would recommend a veterinary checkup, and use medication if needed. Generally, we start with very low doses and only increase if indicated.
- Wed Nov 24, 2010 12:16 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Take my Flyer with me on vacation?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 948
Re: Take my Flyer with me on vacation?
I travel with Pearl a lot; 2-3 weeks at a time, often moving daily. She isnt the happiest camper but she does well, eats well, and comes out of the cage to interact some. The only time I left her home for a week, she was skinny when I returned-I think from not getting her treats each morning as she ...
- Wed Oct 27, 2010 6:11 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Cement Bird Perches
- Replies: 4
- Views: 827
Re: Cement Bird Perches
Gulp, dont know if it will harm but sounds like he is craving something dietary or to gnaw on or both. I have a couple of flagstone pieces on the shelves of Pearl's cage to keep her nails down and it works great. They may be sandstone.
- Wed Oct 27, 2010 8:06 am
- Forum: Emergency Help Needed
- Topic: Flyer Lost Front Leg
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1030
Re: Flyer Lost Front Leg
As long as there is skin areas close, the stump will heal fine. If the uncovered stump is protruding well past the skin edges, it may or may not heal itself. The stump sometimes needs to be trimmed back to approximate skin edges; in this case the skin will be closed with sutures by a veterinarian.
- Sat Oct 23, 2010 7:13 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: Squirrel eating habits
- Replies: 1
- Views: 473
Re: Squirrel eating habits
Increased appetite and weight gain are typical in the fall. This helps squirrels endure the cold winters in nature. In captive environment, the weight gain tends to stay around, so limiting the food intake and calorie density is good to do. Diabetes secondary to overweight is not that uncommon in fl...
- Mon Oct 18, 2010 1:09 pm
- Forum: Emergency Help Needed
- Topic: baby squirrel vomiting
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1838
Re: baby squirrel vomiting
You may want to "rest" the stomach for a few feedings by just feeding pedialyte or something similar. If vomiting ceases, gradually add more and more formula.
- Sat Sep 04, 2010 7:30 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: Getting Rid of Pests
- Replies: 15
- Views: 5451
Re: Getting Rid of Pests
The moths go through a larval and pupal stage in the environment (possibly on the floor of the cage or in food container). Over a period of time they emerge from the pupae and appear as flying moths. The moth traps I have tried worked well for the adults. Just remember that you will keep seeing them...
- Sat Aug 21, 2010 7:23 am
- Forum: Non-Emergency Help Sought
- Topic: loosing tail fur
- Replies: 3
- Views: 947
Re: loosing tail fur
Pearl's was just like that for over 6 months; just now filling in. Moults show huge variations among individuals.
- Fri Jun 11, 2010 6:06 am
- Forum: Emergency Help Needed
- Topic: Diarrhea
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1218
Re: Diarrhea
Joan's advice is good. Rest the G.I. tract and allow it to calm down. Next step is to feed bland diet for a day or two...use your judgement. If things get worse especially if no appetite and diarrhea persists, we may be dealing with an infection that will need an antibiotic from a vet. It just depen...
- Sun May 09, 2010 8:04 am
- Forum: Non-Emergency Help Sought
- Topic: Flyer with Possible Eye Infection - Vet is Clueless
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1400
Re: Flyer with Possible Eye Infection - Vet is Clueless
Looks like a malignant tumor from the picture. Removal of the eye and adnexa (associated tissues) could be life saving; but at this stage there is a good chance that it has metastasized.
- Tue Apr 27, 2010 8:13 am
- Forum: Raising & Feeding Pups
- Topic: Caring for my little guy
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2157
Re: Caring for my little guy
I think he would benefit from 2-4 feedings of Esbilac daily. He looks pretty young, and still could use the balanced nutrients in the formula. Continue to introduce solids like Cheerios, Oatmeal, fruits and veg's, and pecan bits.
- Wed Apr 21, 2010 7:30 am
- Forum: Emergency Help Needed
- Topic: need some advice
- Replies: 5
- Views: 997
Re: need some advice
Sounds like an infection. I would recommend you see a vet. and get some antibiotics before thngs get worse.
- Tue Apr 20, 2010 7:20 pm
- Forum: Non-Emergency Help Sought
- Topic: worried: new flyer not eating much
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1424
Re: worried: new flyer not eating much
Just a reminder. Once she starts eating regularly be sure to have her open her own pecans, hickories, etc. to help keep the teeth worn and prevent overgrowth. Doesnt sound like she was doing any of that in the pet store.