Squirell HURT I think badly-URGENT

[Widget76]

I need urgent info now, I don't know what to do...this morning around 5AM I found a nest in the backyard on the ground mom squirell is dead and baby hanging in the tree fell out onto me she has DAMAGE to her tail it appears tail bone is half exposed the top part of the tail still has fur and then half way down is ALL EXPOSED you can see tail bone....I have CALLED AND EMAILED a lot of Wildlife places and gotten tons of contact info just to hear " I AM NO LONGER IN THAT LINE OF WORK" It is very frustrating. PLEASE HELP ME BEFORE ITS TOO LATE! THANK YOU IN ADVANCE!

[foxsquirrels]

HANG ON A MINUTE I'M TRYING TO FIND SOMEONE WHO CAN HELP WITH THIS! I'M UNFAMILIAR WITH THIS!

[squirrelfriend]

Can you post pictures of the injury so that we can advise better? Hopefully we can find a rehabber for you in your area.

[Widget76]

Thank you so very much!!!! She is eating solid food- unsalted nuts, and apples, and drinking out of a little bottle I had with water if this helps in your inquiry.

[Widget76]

I will take a picture, how do I upload it? I am new to this board?

[foxsquirrels]

Widget76, Mars will be contacting you online shortly. She is in your area. Keep the baby warm and very quiet. Do not feed anything. We'll get you some help!

[Widget76]

Ok I took a picture, and upon closer examanation of her poor tail it is the end of her tail to about an 1/2 inch up and her tail is exposed. She seems ok as she just urinated on me...and she was thirsty and hungry so she is eating and drinking ok. I have had squirells before but it was when i was growing up but they were not hurt like this-having their tail fur off the tip of her tail.

[Widget76]

Ok remove them I will call them now...THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR QUICK RESPONSE!! :)

[Widget76]

I am in Nashua NH

[Mars]

I am in Nashua NH


Deb will be closer to you than I am. She works as a vet tech and should be home early evening. If that doesn't work out I can take the baby if we can meet up.

Mean while You are doing great. Can you flush the wound with warm water and put a Neosporin on it? That will help keep the wound moist.

[Widget76]

THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR HELP! I have got in contact with someone and they are helping me out! I appreciate all of your quick responses. And i believe she/he will be just find! :)

[Sciurus1]

I am familiar with such an injury as you have described. IF it is broken way down at the end, not near the base of the tail, then likely it will be ok. We had a squirel with this kind of injury, with the bone exposed and the hair and skin just like you have described. It was not a problem for her, but we did ask our Vet about it, and he said to leave it, for it was healed and if it hadn't fallen off, it was fine. In all her 7 years she never once had a problem with it, for apparently the tissue was vital otherwise, so it never fell off. If though the break is up higher, into the very fleshy part of the tail, I would capture it immediately to be checked out by a Vet. Having one of our members check it out is a very good idea in anycase!

[skye]

:D Good news glad you got help widget:alright.gif Good luck with the baby.
Mars:thumbsup