my 14 week old red/grey squirrel is in her sixth day of 'soft release'. she returned to her house last night as usual, and i close her cage for release at morning.
however, this morning she continued to sleep (when she is usually climbing anxiously wanteing out of her cage in the early morning)...i woke her up, and after some examaning, noticed that her left back leg is swolen in the thigh area, and she has diarrea, and only wants to sleep. when i gently touch that area, she makes a sound of a grunt of pain.
she did eat kale, peanuts, and walnuts earlier today, and she is drinking. but, the sleeping constantly is worrying me. i have her 'on' me wrapped in her pillow case, and she seems to be comfortable.
what do i do? how do i know if it is the injury making her sleep or is it something more serious? i am in a panic - - -
any info would be so very appreciated...thank you...