Frickster
09-26-2008, 09:00 PM
this was in the non life threatening section, but clearly this little guys life is in jeopardy
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Hi, I could use some advice. Yesterday, I noticed a squirrel moving in the bushes by a building where I work. When I looked down, I noticed it wasn't moving properly but wasn't sure what to do. Today, the squirrel was in the parking lot and it has a noticeable broken front right leg. Not thinking, I grabbed a cardboard box, and put him in. In the process, he bit me and drew a bit of blood. I took him home, put out some nuts/oats and water; he ate a lot, is quite friendly and is currently curled up in a fleece sweater having a nap. I called the humane society and they want me to call an animal control agent in the morning to bring it in, put it down and send it away for analysis to make sure it had no diseases/pathogens. I've never dealt with wild animals and (although naive), I expected him to get a bit of treatment and be released. I guess I have three questions:
Is the transmission of diesease/pathogens common from squirrel bites?
Is there any other options in terms of getting information about whether or not I need to see a doctor?
Is there an alternative to caring for the squirrel (i.e. for some $$, could I get a vet fix up the leg and release it into the wild)?
Any info will be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
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Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Ontario, Canada
Posts: 1
http://thesquirrelboard.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif Bitten By Injured Squirrel
Hi, I could use some advice. Yesterday, I noticed a squirrel moving in the bushes by a building where I work. When I looked down, I noticed it wasn't moving properly but wasn't sure what to do. Today, the squirrel was in the parking lot and it has a noticeable broken front right leg. Not thinking, I grabbed a cardboard box, and put him in. In the process, he bit me and drew a bit of blood. I took him home, put out some nuts/oats and water; he ate a lot, is quite friendly and is currently curled up in a fleece sweater having a nap. I called the humane society and they want me to call an animal control agent in the morning to bring it in, put it down and send it away for analysis to make sure it had no diseases/pathogens. I've never dealt with wild animals and (although naive), I expected him to get a bit of treatment and be released. I guess I have three questions:
Is the transmission of diesease/pathogens common from squirrel bites?
Is there any other options in terms of getting information about whether or not I need to see a doctor?
Is there an alternative to caring for the squirrel (i.e. for some $$, could I get a vet fix up the leg and release it into the wild)?
Any info will be greatly appreciated. Thanks.