how to care for a sick baby squirrel

Provide a soft bed an old shirt will do Keep the squirrel warm. Then go to the Locate A Wildlife Rehabilitator page and contact the rehabber closest to you.

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This information will help you through the first 12 hours or so until you can reach a wildlife rehabilitator.

. Place and keep the baby squirrel in a warm dark place away from any pets or small children. The virus is transmitted between squirrels via insect bites and causes tumors on the squirrels skin. Be sure to dribble the liquid on the babys tongue and make it lap at the liquid to avoid fluid.

In addition you can crush 12 tablet in 2 ml water and apply externally anywhere maggotseggs are visible especially ears nose eyes or anus. Initially you should feed the squirrel cold formula from a syringe. If the skin doesnt spring back but remains tented the baby needs fluids immediately.

Emergency Care Information. Caused by starvation or feeding too little too infrequently. The first step is to check the baby squirrel for injuries.

If a baby squirrel is active and almost adult-sized and is following people and even trying to climb them this behavior indicates a hungry juvenile who has lost hisher mother. Either take him directly to a wildlife rehabilitator or emergency vet for treatment for dehydration. Dont hold or pet the squirrel.

It is possible to capture squirrels in animal cages with removable bases similar to what you would do to catch an insect in a cup and slide something underneath it. Ad Browse Discover Thousands of Medical Book Titles for Less. Squirrels rarely make good pets and in many jurisdictions it is illegal.

Check the babys face. If they are spread to the lungs or other organs. Place the boxcage in a quiet area away from other animals.

Keep the baby in a quiet and dark location so they do not get stressed. Allow the baby squirrel to drink the formula from the syringe for about 30 to. However you can also fill a bucket with warm water.

The best outcome for any baby squirrel is to be raised by its mother and barring that to be reared in the company of other squirrels in a setting that best prepares it for a successful life in the wild. Crush 14 tablet dissolve in 1 ml water and give orally by syringe once a day for two days. Human sounds such as TV radio voices dogs barking etc can be harmful.

To test for signs of dehydration lightly pinch the skin over the squirrels shoulders -- and dont forget to don thick gloves first. By using a cloth gently pick up the baby and carry it indoors to a well-lit room with a sink. A single squirrel reared by humans is at a huge disadvantage for.

Always assume any orphan infant squirrel is dehydrated to some degree. Initial Care Of A Baby Squirrel. They can be small or large and may be localized on the head neck limbs or even the mouth.

Stir it before feeding each time. To do this simply mix some powdered formula with a bit of warm water and store it in the refrigerator overnight. To hydrate an infant squirrel you can use Pedialyte and a 1cc to 3cc syringe.

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