Baby squirrel found

Unfortunately, it happens that baby squirrels fall out of their cobbles due to storms. If you have a
Have found baby squirrels, first look at it from a distance to see if it really
is alone. In many cases, the young animals are brought back by the mother.

However, if the squirrel is injured or really alone, take a towel around it
to wrap. In this way, you protect yourself from possible escape instincts such as panic biting.
 
If you hold the little squirrel in your hand, please check first if it has any injuries.
What does it feel like? Is it lukewarm or cooled down? If it's cooler than your hands, it needs
A heat source is essential as a first emergency measure. For example, use a hot water bottle or
a grain pillow and make sure that it is not too hot (risk of burns). important
is that the squirrel is not lying directly on the heat source, but in a cloth and the
Heat comes from below.
 
Age is also decisive. Does your boulder already have fur and are the eyes open or still
closed — if the eyes are still closed, the animal cannot survive without your help.
If it has already opened its eyes, have an expert estimate its age. Many
Larger animals can be released back into the wild quickly after recovery.
 
For the very little ones, heat and liquid are essential. Mix 200 ml of water or
Fennel tea with 2 teaspoons of dextrose or honey and add a pinch of salt. Fill the
Pour liquid into a dropper and wet the baby squirrel's lips. See if that
The animal grumbles and can swallow, then you can repeat the process.
After successful hydration, it is important to massage the bladder after feeding.
With your thumb and index finger, take your head so that your back is in the palm of your hand and
With the remaining fingers, fix the body. Then you should easily use a tissue/
Toilet paper/kitchen paper stimulate the genitals.
 
After you have taken the first measures, it is recommended to consult a vet
or to contact a squirrel emergency call center. Get more tips here.
We are always available to you for this purpose.

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