At Noida pet clinic abandoned squirrel was presented with anal injury, body jerks & severe trauma . Managed under Dr. P.D SHARMA guidance and care. Here is some more information about the disease.
Trauma in squirrels, whether wild or pet, can result from falls, animal attacks, car strikes, entrapment, or electrocution, and it often leads to fractures, head injuries, internal bleeding, or shock. Prompt and appropriate care can mean the difference between recovery and death, especially for wild rescues.
🐿️ Common Types of Trauma in Squirrels
Trauma Type Examples Symptoms Blunt force trauma Falls from trees, car accidents Limping, bleeding, swelling, unconsciousness Fractures/dislocations Broken limbs, tail, spine Dragging limbs, swelling, abnormal posture Head trauma Concussions, brain injury Circling, seizures, unresponsiveness, head tilt Bite wounds Cat, dog, or other predator attacks Puncture wounds, abscesses, shock Electrocution Power lines Burns, twitching, paralysis, death Spinal injury Falls or twisting injuries Hindlimb paralysis, lack of tail movement ⚠️ Signs of Trauma
- Weakness or collapse
- Bleeding or visible wounds
- Difficulty breathing
- Swelling or bruising
- Limping or inability to move limbs
- Paralysis or tail dragging
- Seizures or altered consciousness
- Cold to the touch (hypothermia/shock)
🩺 What to Do Immediately (First Aid)
- Safety first: Wear gloves; even injured squirrels can bite.
- Warmth: Place the squirrel in a small box lined with a soft cloth and a heat source (warm water bottle wrapped in cloth).
- Quiet and dark: Keep it in a quiet, dim area to reduce stress.
- Do NOT feed or give water if the squirrel is cold, unresponsive, or injured—this can lead to aspiration.
- Immobilize suspected fractures with a padded towel if needed.
🛑 Never attempt to treat severe injuries or give medication without professional guidance.
🩺 Veterinary or Wildlife Rehab Treatment
- X-rays to diagnose fractures or internal injuries
- Wound cleaning and antibiotics for bite wounds
- Fluid therapy for shock or dehydration
- Pain relief
- Surgical repair for severe fractures or internal injuries
- Euthanasia if injuries are untreatable and suffering is severe
In many countries, it’s illegal to keep wild squirrels—injured ones should be brought to a licensed wildlife rehabilitator.
🧼 Home Care (Under Vet/Rehabilitator Supervision Only)
- Warmth and a quiet environment
- Hydration via subcutaneous fluids or oral syringes if permitted
- Soft bedding to avoid pressure sores
- Support feeding with syringe-fed formula only if the squirrel is stable and warm
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