I have a very injured squirrel

[davidwaghorn]

He can only crawl on his back, He chatters but I'm really worried. What should I feed him? He is just a baby

[NaturesGift]

I am not sure but I just wanted to say Hi and Welcome and that someone should be here to help you soon
Do you have any pics?

[rippie-n-lilgirlsmom]

Please wait I am getting help! I have to go or I would help you myself!

[NaturesGift]

I'm not a rehabber, so I'll leave the medical advice up to them, but this did come into the Emer. Forum, so I'm sure help will be on its way. For now, just keep it in a dark, quiet place. Thank you for caring!!!

what she said!

[Secret Squirrel]

Come to the lobby chat room

[Secret Squirrel]

Phew!!! David has his vet coming by in an hour or so. His vet dosen't handle wildlife.
His squirrel is 11-12 weeks old out of the nest feeding on his back porch for the last few days.
Today he found him paralized at the base of a tree. Front legs are moving along with his head. No tail or back leg movement. No swelling as of yet, no broken bones as far as David can tell. An xray is a must to see what if the spine is broken...I don't think it is...but it's hard to say because I can't see him for myself. No cuts or bits either.

I suggested he keep him warm and quiet in a dark place...add a heat source anyway for the risk of shock.
The squirrel is eating. I suggested almonds and fresh veggies along with water until the vet gets there.
He lives in Canada....Ottowa I think he said. Can anyone suggest a rehaber or wildlife vet in his area.
I asked David to come back to this thread and see what other help is necessary.
David is very attached to his yard squirrel and want to do what is best for him.

Thanks and I hope I didn't run off anyone in the chat room....

[Gabe]

Thank you so much for the update, SS. If his vet is coming by, he will perhaps be able to get the x-rays for him? Even if he is not a wildlife vet, an x-ray is an x-ray.
Let's keep our fingers crossed. I know some of us can help out with med doses if necessary. Steroids to reduce the swelling/trauma and time should help if there are no breaks.

[Secret Squirrel]

Thank you so much for the update, SS. If his vet is coming by, he will perhaps be able to get the x-rays for him? Even if he is not a wildlife vet, an x-ray is an x-ray.
Let's keep our fingers crossed. I know some of us can help out with med doses if necessary. Steroids to reduce the swelling/trauma and time should help if there are no breaks.

David....if your vet is willing to spend a few min with us.....maybe we and your vet can do something collectivly....new concept!!!! Who knows. It's worth a try.

Also GM thanks for running shot gun!!!! You are one of a kind!!! I don't think any harm was done...it's all about the squirrels...right!!!!

Now where did David go...I suggested he come back and check this thread for more up dates....
Oh... he may be with the vet... I better calm down before I bust an artery !!!

[4skwerlz]

The care David is giving (thanks to your advice) sounds perfect. I just hope the vet will be willing to give the poor little tyke a chance. I'm just so upset thinking about it. I'm praying for a miracle.