gazing

[nsquirrel]

Sometimes Daisy will just kind of gaze into space is this normal?

[nsquirrel]

While she is doing this her head turns

[pappy1264]

Is this the new little one? That sounds like a neuro issue (didn't the people that had her mention something about her being a possible nr or special????)

[island rehabber]

By "her head turns", do you mean she looks from side to side, or does her head "drift" up and down, slowly? Also, look closely at her eyes -- do you see any shaking or trembling right in her eyeballs (nystagma)?

[nsquirrel]

Yes. No.

[pappy1264]

Is it a slow movement in one direction, sort of like she is watching something? This is what Angel does (she has a head injury and has never gotten better, although when stressed it is much worse.) She also tends to sort of hold her head at a tilted to one side alot, as well.

[nsquirrel]

Yes.

[pappy1264]

Any chance you could get a quick video of her doing it? Do you know her history, how was she found? Did she take a fall? I know the finders said she was slower in reaching milestones and she looks small for 13 weeks, too. Can you get a new pic of her too? Also, do she ever fall over or stumble?

[nsquirrel]

I can't upload videos bbut yes she does have as good of balance as nutter. If she isn't eeleasable then I 't be able to keep her I am starting college in january and going away.

[pappy1264]

I would suggest at the very least wintering her over to make sure she is ok or to see if this changes. Do you not have access to a camera that does video? How is she otherwise, can she crack a nut yet?

[nsquirrel]

No. on the top she only has one tooth too.

[pappy1264]

Oh, then she probably did take a fall. Angel only had bottom teeth when she came (but eventually her tops did grow in but she still cannot crack a walnut).

[sadie7684]

Not trying to hijack this thread but....

I'm guessing it's best not to release a squirrel until they can crack a nut...
I'm not planning to release mine until next spring but I was just wondering. :)

[pappy1264]

Yes, they should be able to crack a walnut before being released.

[sadie7684]

Yes, they should be able to crack a walnut before being released.

Thanks Pappy! :)

[pappy1264]

You're welcome. :)