I need help with an adult male ground squirrel that has been in rehabilitation for several months now. He came in before winter after being found in someone’s garage, scrounging for cat food. He appeared to keep some weight off of one leg and acted neurological so I treated with typical protocol for if he had been car hit, and prayed it wasn’t poison. He didn’t appear to have dog or cat wounds like punctures but I could never rule it out. He overwintered with me, and his leg got stronger but his neurological symptoms never went away.
He is still very aware, aggressive and frightened, eating and drinking, but sometimes flips on his back or trips. I know things like rabies, plague, and west Nile can cause neurological symptoms but he never became more ill or displayed secondary symptoms. My best guess is that he suffered head trauma of some sort, like a crash, and has healed to his best ability but isn’t perfect. I would love some suggestions or feedback though, as well as any potential things to look out for, and will try to get a video soon.
Thanks from Teddy and the ground squirrels Jim.