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You have found a baby squirrel and you are unsure what to do. Do not attempt to feed the baby until you have checked for injuries and warmed the baby to proper body temperature. First, carefully check the skin for punture marks or cuts. Check the ears and nostrils for blood. Look for broken bones, legs at an awkward angle or hanging, a bone protruding through the skin, or a leg the squirrel is not using properly. If a cat was involved, the baby needs to be on an antibiotic. The preferred antibiotic is Septra®, available through a veterinarian. The proper dose is .02 of 1 cc syringe (no needle) per ounce of body weight by mouth twice a day for 7 days. Check for dehydration by gently pinching the stomach or loose back skin and if it stays wrinkled for more than 2 seconds, the baby is probably dehydrated. To treat for dehydration and other injuries, see First Treatment. |
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