What temperature does an injured adult squirrel with fur need?

[Rocky1]

Eastern Gray Massachusetts

At what temperature do you no longer need a heating pad? 70 degrees? 80 degrees? 90 degrees?

[Rocky1]

In other words, how can I choose the right temperature so my squirrel does not go into shock?

When instructions say to put the heating pad on a low setting, do they mean that the bottom of the cage should be about the same temperature as the heating pad? I have a thicker and thinner bottoms on cages so the "low" setting yields very different results. I keep getting squirrels who have difficulty moving.

[Spanky]

I am not sure what the instructions are being referred but I am attaching the WMB pages on treating for shock. If the squirrel's body temperature is low or they cannot maintain their body temp, additional heat (or warmth maybe in the case of an adult) may be necessary. So if they are cool, provide heat or a heated portion of the cage floor. The room temperature is not determinant of when to supply heat other than generally speaking, the cooler the room the more likely heat will be necessary. Generally speaking, keeping the squirrel in a reasonable warm place and away from drafts or air conditioning, fans or the like blowing on them usually is sufficient. Sometimes supplemental heat may be needed if they are not able to maintain their body temperature... that may require as little as a pile of fleece to snuggle into or a heating pad set on low.

Always be careful not to provide supplemental heat to the head area of a squirrel that has suffered a head injury, if heat is needed make sure their head is not directly heated.

I hope this helps...
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[SamtheSquirrel2018]

In other words, how can I choose the right temperature so my squirrel does not go into shock?

When instructions say to put the heating pad on a low setting, do they mean that the bottom of the cage should be about the same temperature as the heating pad? I have a thicker and thinner bottoms on cages so the "low" setting yields very different results. I keep getting squirrels who have difficulty moving.

Hi Rocky1:
Thanks for you post!
How many Squirrels are you caring for and why are they having problems moving? Do all of your Squirrels originate from the same setting such as the park your had mentioned in other posts. Are theses Squirrels babies young or mature or are you caring for a wide range of ages? I believe we can offer more focused, specific, and useful suggestions if we knew a little more about the particulars af your Squirrel care!
Thanks for Squirrel care!
Regards,
SamtheSquirrel