ok i just found him and he looks kinda like sumthings wrong with him. hes not hurt but i dont know wat to do. do i nurse it? i cant tell whats wrong with it but i need all the help i can get thanks!!
2007-09-23 15:38:53 · 7 answers · asked by dirtrider 1 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
http://www.squirrel-rehab.org/faq.html
2007-09-23 15:47:40 · answer #1 · answered by Mumbles 4 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Do not take the squirrel to a vet - vets are for pets and most do not have the expertise needed to care for wild animals, nor do they ahve the proper licenses that allow them to keep a recouperating wild animal.
Contact a licensed wildlife rehabilitator immediately - you can find one here: http://www.tc.umn.edu/~devo0028/contact.htm
These people have the specialized training that allows them to care for sick, injured and orphaned wild animals. They also have the required state and federal licneses that allow them to keep the wild animals until they are healthy enough to be released back into the wild where they belong.
It is illegal in most places to keep wildlife unless you have the proper permits, and since you admit you don't know what is wrong with the squirrel, get him to someone who will be able to diagnose and treat him properly.
2007-09-24 03:04:24 · answer #2 · answered by margecutter 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
whether you won't be in a position to get ahold of them this night, call animal administration right this moment!!! they are going to help the toddler animals and don't kill them Dont save them on your place! a storage or shed or porch may well be the closest you ought to placed them to you and your loved ones. I comprehend they're beautiful and its unhappy their mom is gon yet they additionally are imfamous for deadly ailment. you ought to possibility your familys well being for the convenience of a few beautiful squirells!!! i propose leaving them in the container with an previous sheet or t shirt till u can get them to animal administration.
2016-11-06 05:26:41 · answer #3 · answered by prottsman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a small hand towel or a washcloth, wrap the squirrel gently in it, put that inside of an open box to transport it. Go to your local vet or ASPCA office immediately!!!!
2007-09-23 15:48:50 · answer #4 · answered by SnowQueen 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋
More good info:
http://www.squirrelworld.com/
http://www.arfsc.homestead.com/Squirrels.html
Just keep him warm, try to give him a few drops of water by mouth if he wants (and eyes are open). Get him to a rehabber tomorrow morning--most vets have numbers to rehabbers.
2007-09-23 16:28:21 · answer #5 · answered by KimbeeJ 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Get that little critter to a wildlife rehabitor. Depending on where you are, it's illegal to keep wildlife.
2007-09-23 16:14:26 · answer #6 · answered by marycontrary9 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
go to the vet immediately.
2007-09-23 16:14:43 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋