I found it in my backyard, and it's two other siblings were both dead. It's all pink and naked and fits in the palm of my hand. I've been feeding it baby milk with a dropper. Is this the correct thing to do?? Help me!
2006-08-12 08:23:33 · 17 answers · asked by just me 2 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
Thanks everyone. I called Animals In Distress and took it to their center. I'll pick a best answer tomorrow.
2006-08-12 08:47:28 · update #1
Thanks everyone. I called Animals In Distress and took it to their center. I'll pick a best answer tomorrow.
2006-08-12 08:47:32 · update #2
It is worth a try to keep him alive. Make sure you keep him really really warm though. They need to be "nested". I have raised a squirrel from that age in the past and he seemed to do very well(until he ran away). I bought powdered kitten formula from the pet store(which "Peanut" seemed to love) and bought the smallest bottles and nipples that i could find. From the age he is right now I would say that you have about 6 more weeks of bottle feeding. But keep in mind that in most states it is illegal to keep a squirrel. You would probably be better off calling your local vet and letting him/her handle it. Good Luck though-it can be done!!
2006-08-12 08:30:30 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most vets don't know how to care for animals such a squirrels. You can call but they will probably tell you to contact a local Game Warden or Animal Control.
You can also try to find a vet that deals with exotic animals and they might be able to help.
For the time being keep it in a quiet warm spot where it won't be bothered by noise.
2006-08-12 16:12:56 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just call the animal center.
2006-08-12 15:30:51 · answer #3 · answered by coolchik41097 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would take it to an animals shelter.
Really I would get it there, it could be diseased or anything.
It is good to try and save it, I know you mean well. But whew it could have anything, it bro and sis died of something.
2006-08-12 15:30:55 · answer #4 · answered by Eeyore 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DO NOT FEED the baby squirrels anything, especially cows milk.
check this out
2006-08-12 15:29:35 · answer #5 · answered by Shaana 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
NO NO NO, hurry and get it to a vet, it will probably need an incubator and different formula for rodents, give it to a wildlife rescue if you cannot get it to a vet that will give it the right care!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2006-08-12 15:29:44 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, also check online or a wildlife center near you for more on what to do.my cousins had some in their trailer at family property once.
2006-08-12 15:28:39 · answer #7 · answered by travellinghotty 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you are not sure on what you should do call your local docoter today..I'm mean animal controll it's best not to feed the squirrel becuase you might over feed it or kill it
2006-08-12 15:28:21 · answer #8 · answered by Jesehn 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should research or the best way is to bring the baby squirrel to the vet and ask questions...
2006-08-12 15:28:54 · answer #9 · answered by Nhi P 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well that baby squirl was abandoned or the parents died, what u can do is take it to an animal care thing where they can handle that thing, what you can do is raise it and send it back to the wild
2006-08-12 15:28:23 · answer #10 · answered by burning ice 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋