Originally Posted by
joec
I know this is an old thread but it seems to be one of the few that describes what I am seeing and I don't know where to get help.
I woke up this morning and noticed one of the squirrels in my backyard exhibiting the same behavior described in the beginning of the thread (wobbly walking, falling over, etc.).
He seems to be of good weight but is not able to stand up or eat normally.
With the extreme cold we've had, I thought he may be dying and tried to catch him this morning, maybe just to warm him up. Nope... he ran away and up a tree.
I did some research and realize he may have raccoon roundworm, a head injury or may have been poisoned.
I'd like to try and get him some help, if even to have him humanely euthanized.
I have about 6 squirrels that feed in my backyard and have no idea how i could trap just this one.
Furthermore, I don't know what to do for him if I trap him.
Is there anyone in Jackson, NJ or the surrounding area that can help with this squirrel?
It pains me to see him slowly dying in my backyard.
Thank you!