how to care for a sick baby squirrel

Very ill baby squirrels are cold to the touch grayish-pink with grayish lips and gums inactive and thin. Place the squirrel in a box or plastic container with a clean cloth in the bottom of the box preferably a cloth baby diaper or baby receiving blanket NO TOWELS and place a light cover over the squirrel.

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To hydrate an infant squirrel you can use Pedialyte and a 1cc to 3cc syringe.

. An adult may be administered a couple of drops of Bachs Rescue Remedy if it will take it. In general dont cause the squirrel any additional stress. Dont hold or pet the squirrel.

Re-heat water bottles and rice socks as necessary. If the baby is alone place a small clean and scent free stuffed animal for the baby to snuggle with. Squirrel mothers provide the best care for baby squirrels providing the baby isnt injured.

Once they have something warm to snuggle up to most orphaned baby squirrel. Be sure to dribble the liquid on the babys tongue and make it lap at the liquid to avoid fluid. Sick infants need quiet and supplemental heat.

For eyes opened infants avoid placing toys in the environment that may be scary looking to a sick little squirrel or ingested if chewed on. Place the boxcage in a quiet area away from other animals. Always assume any orphan infant squirrel is dehydrated to some degree.

A clean sock filled with dry uncooked rice and microwaved for one minute. If the baby is pink fat round warm and squirms when touched allow at least two hours for his mother to find. 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.

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. Emergency Care Information.

An electric heating pad set to LOW and placed under half of the box. If you think a squirrel is suffering from shock it is advisable to offer warmth not too much quietness darkness and shelter for a while unless it obviously needs emergency veterinary care. This information will help you through the first 12 hours or so until you can reach a wildlife rehabilitator.

They often curl up into a ball. Avoid handling except for routine care. Place and keep the baby squirrel in a warm dark place away from any pets or small children.

The normal temperature for a squirrel is 99 degrees which is close to that of our own temperature of 986 degrees. Ad Find Deals on squirrel food for pet squirrels in Outdoor Decor on Amazon. A plastic bottle from the recycling bin filled with hot tap water.

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