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mouse_oh
11-12-2012, 05:39 PM
I live on the Westside of Cleveland by Lakewood Ohio. Inquiring if anyone knows of any vets who treat wild squirrels? There is a wildlife center in Bay Village Ohio and my impression is that injured squirrels are usually euthanized.

Cleveland is not close to Perry, Ohio (Squirrels Rule & Bunnies Too- love her!) A ride there may cause too much stress.

My problem is a female wild squirrel has a dental issues. She's almost emaciated. Probably 1 to 1.5years old. For almost a week, I've been feed her a food processed paste of hazlenuts, walnuts and pecans with rice protein powder, reptocal w/D3, macha (some green tea powder,) cooked and food processed steel cut oats and a little natural peanut butter. Sometimes I mix pear baby food with it. Today, I mixed in some Ensure Clinical Strength 850 cal/8oz. She was famished when she came to my mudroom door, as she usually is. She consumed about between 2-3 oz of this mixture. I also made a peanut butter and Ensure drink- which she drank 0.5oz. Concerned caloric intake is insufficient.

I feed, water and have houses in trees for the wild fox squirrels. I love them but I'm allergic to animals.

If anyone knows of a vet that will treat squirrels, would appreciate the info.

msriri
11-12-2012, 06:36 PM
Also not super close..about an hour. My vet would see her if there were a way to calm her for the ride. I have another with teeth issues that my vet and I have been working with.

I will also contact 2 others closer to you and see if their vets would be willing.

mouse_oh
11-12-2012, 08:42 PM
Any info you're able to pass along, I would appreciate it.

msriri
11-12-2012, 08:47 PM
There is a vet in Avon Lake, Dr. Frank Krupka he treats lots of wildlife and works along with Lake Erie Nature and Science Center, the west side rehab facility. His office number is 440-933-5297. However, he will only work
with someone who has a license.
I ASSUME they would euthanize unless a licensed rehabber took responsibility for her.

msriri
11-13-2012, 09:22 AM
There is a rehabber in Rocky River...about 10-15 minutes from you who offered to come take look if you want