HELP HELP ADULT SQUIRREL

[leighannemichelle]

This adult squirrel I found it it only can use its front legs it has cut on its leg I put peroxide then neosporin on I'm scared it will bite me please help private msg me

[MollyBear361]

Someone should he on soon. I don't think peroxide is recommended.

[stepnstone]

Dragging the rear legs is generally evident of back and or spinal injury. Possibly broken legs. If you could lightly pinch the toes on each rear leg to check for reaction it would let us know if he feels any sensation and give a better idea on extent of injury. Whatever the case, it still would take experienced hands to treat a squirrel in this condition if it were possible.

[Nancy in New York]

This adult squirrel I found it it only can use its front legs it has cut on its leg I put peroxide then neosporin on I'm scared it will bite me please help private msg me

NO more peroxide.

[Nancy in New York]

HELP HELP ADULT SQUIRREL............and they leave 6 minutes after posting. :shakehead

[pjjere]

I sent a PM about 5 minutes after the OP to offer some help and encouragement but have not heard back. :(

[Nancy in New York]

I sent a PM about 5 minutes after the OP to offer some help and encouragement but have not heard back. :(

Thank you pjjere, I guess they just posted for help and left. :imp
That happens a lot with emergencies.............crazy that they
can't wait a few minutes. :shakehead
Thank you for reaching out to her. :glomp

[Delo729]

I once had a squirrel like this crawl up to my patio. Somehow she knew to come here. My vet was gonna see her bright and early the following morning but the trauma was so bad she didn't make it over a few hours. I hope this squirrel makes it. And can someone please tell me why not to use hydrogen peroxide?

[stepnstone]

. And can someone please tell me why not to use hydrogen peroxide?

In open wounds hydrogen peroxide can destroy healthy tissue.

[leighannemichelle]

sorry I left like that I got a hold of this vet and drove three hours I found him online I left my phone in a gas station. the squirrel had died when we got to the town. I talked to the man he looked him over and told me he was paralyzed and was bleeding internally. this makes me sad I'm so heart broken I did what I thought I could and tried to get him the help he needed very upset with my self I couldn't save him. I wish that I could have. I just got a new phone so now I can be on here all the time. the man let me take him home so that I could blurry him. I named him Mr.man. thanks for all the help. sorry I couldn't save him. this was a learning experience for me that I will never for get. I feel horrible. rip Mr
mr.man

[Nancy in New York]

sorry I left like that I got a hold of this vet and drove three hours I found him online I left my phone in a gas station. the squirrel had died when we got to the town. I talked to the man he looked him over and told me he was paralyzed and was bleeding internally. this makes me sad I'm so heart broken I did what I thought I could and tried to get him the help he needed very upset with my self I couldn't save him. I wish that I could have. I just got a new phone so now I can be on here all the time. the man let me take him home so that I could blurry him. I named him Mr.man. thanks for all the help. sorry I couldn't save him. this was a learning experience for me that I will never for get. I feel horrible. rip Mr
mr.man

Thank you for the update and for helping this little one.
Even though he didn't make it, he knew someone cared enough
to find help for him.

I guess to some, driving that distance is nothing when trying to save a life.
You showed a lot of compassion driving 3 hours!
Thank you for that! :bowdown

[leighannemichelle]

I wish I could have saved him I feel just horrible. I hope I never ever find a squirrel like that again because the outcome is horrible. I just wanted him better. I just can't believe I couldn't save him I'm trying to post pics of him.

[leighannemichelle]

this is the only thing I had at first to put him in and he was filthy I o it some tomatoes and a piece of asparagus and some oat cereal in their but he wouldn't eat. the first pic is when I first found him. then I put baby blankets in their. he just seemed fine and then he died. I wish I could have done something else I just can't stop thinking about this. I no he is in a better place now

[pjjere]

This reminds me so much of when we found an injured wild last August. It is sad but you helped him cross the rainbow bridge with peace and dignity...You did all you could so be proud of that.

http://thesquirrelboard.com/forums/showthread.php?47181-Found-severely-injured-squirrel!!&highlight=severely+injured+wild