My cat brought me a flying squirrel tonight. Its still alive but may have a hurt leg. I gave it some walnuts and pecans (unsalted) and smashed banana. What do I do for its bedding? Any other tips or advise for flying squirrels?
2007-12-24 14:24:18 · 6 answers · asked by FL Sunshine 5 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
It ate some walnuts and is walking around in the 10 gal. aquarium. I put some shredded paper in and its hiding underneath. My best friend is a squirrel rehabber (ground and flying) and I'm waiting for her to call me back. My cat is outside and squirrel is all safe. It doesn't look hurt.
2007-12-24 14:40:50 · update #1
You can try an apple slice too, they eat fruits and veggies, and sometimes insects so if there is a pet store nearby and they have mealworms or crickets you can try a few.
2007-12-25 06:53:15 · answer #1 · answered by Elaine M 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Umm... you could just tear up some cardboard
paper.. It doesn't need a mansion bed to sleep in.
The chances are is that it is going
to die.. ( i know sad, hu? ) but you should
really just take it to the vet...
If you are really poor then you could try and take
care of the squirrel.So ya just tear up some card
board paper for the bedding
Also make sure you put it in a cage
or something to hold it in because even
if your trying to help him he doesn't know
that and the animal instincts are to run away
to some where safe.. They don't realize you home
is safe. Just try imagining a HUGE thing 500 feet
picked you up when ur most vornorable and carried
you.. you would think to RUN!!! well.. i hope i helped =D
2007-12-24 14:33:45 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's bedding should be something soft in a small box, secured from the cat. My advice is, since you don't know how to deal with the animal take it to the vet as soon as possible. You are giving the creature a death sentence if you don't allow a properly trained individual to rehabilitate it.
2007-12-24 14:29:30 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
first of all makesure that it doesnt have any contangous desieses. and then give it bedding that is cotton and soft. tip: try to make fun tunnels and play toys to keep it occupied, after all they do live in the wild where they run around constantly.
2007-12-24 14:39:44 · answer #4 · answered by Sammy G 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Its leg is probobly not broke, I would relese it in morning and let nature take its course
2007-12-24 14:41:48 · answer #5 · answered by Manwae 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
You're doing the right thing.
2007-12-24 14:27:58 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋