Baby squirrel died....

Question

I found a baby squirrel in our flowerpot.Mom didn't come back for him so I cared for him.Got him warm,hydrated, and started the feeding. I bought the recomended formula.I had him for 10 days & he was thriving well.Then I noticed his little nose started to bleed, and he didn't want to eat.How could he be perfectly fine one day, and then not the next? Do you think Mom left him on purpose,& what kind of imparement would make his nose bleed?

Answer 1

His Mom didn't come back for him becasue she knew he was sick.  She left him to die, because animals don't take care of sick ones. Caring for a sick baby would waste their food and water supplies.

Unfortunately, this is the way it is in the animal world.  It is called Survival of the Fittest, meaning that those animals that are weak or sick are left to die (or be eaten by a predator) so that the stronger ones can live to make more strong babies.

Little animals like this are not smart enough to have compassion, which is what YOU have when you tried to care for this animal. Compassion is one of the things that sets men apart from other animals.  It IS a good thing to have, but it can be mis-applied.

Animals have a "sixth sense" about knowing when a baby is sick, and while it seems cruel, they will leave the baby behind to die, in order that there is more food and water left for the healthy babies.

Momma Squirel know best . . .

BTW: Bleeding from the nose could indicate either a brain problem, or pneumonia.  There is no way to tell, and it would cost too much to have the vet run tests.

Answer 2

take him to the vet now  

Answer 3

you should really take him to the vet....

his needs the wild life

and its very nice of u to care for the poor thing!!!!!

Answer 4

It is very likely the squirrel has come in contact with one of many virus or bacteria or fungus that surround humans.  We are used to these and for the most part they bother us very little.  However, they maybe deadly to animals that do not associate with humans.

This is a tough way to learn that you should not be trying to save critters.  For the most part Nature takes care of it's own.  Usually when humans interfere, the results are not desirable.  Millions of little wild animal die every year in the care of well meaning people.  It is really best just to leave the critters alone.

Leave the wild to the wild.

For those that think you can take a wild animal to a vet.  Sorry no.  You see there are rules prohibiting veterinarians from treating wild animals.  Rehabbers more than likely wont help either.  There are just too many baby squirrels and not enough people to watch out for them.

Edit:  I see one of you is following me around just to give me a negative point.  Well, you are wasting your time and behaving rather foolishly.  If you cant take advise from a real wildlife biologist you are just plain lost.

Answer 5

mayb outdoor animals cant b touched by humans

Answer 6

You should take him to a wildlife rehab or a vet clinic.  Or at least call them, they would have the medical information that you need.

Also, is it legal to keep the squirrel as a pet where you live?

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?...

http://www.howtodothings.com/pets-animal...

http://www.api4animals.org/b4a2_exotic_a...

If so, then one of these site might help.

http://www.scarysquirrel.org/special/pet...

http://www.mary.cc/squirrels/tametowild....

http://www.mary.cc/squirrels/unreleasabl...

http://www.thesquirrelboard.com/forums/f...

Answer 7

It sounds as though it could have been pneumonia.  If he lasted 10 days, the mother didn't likely leave it on purpose due to it being sickly.  Squirrels have very sensitive digestive systems (never feed them peanuts, for example).  I'm not sure if the formula was the best thing or not (really don't know).  It sounds like you did your very best.  You should be proud of yourself for trying so hard.

Answer 8

kill him so he does'nt suffer

Answer 9

Follow the precautions and advices of vet doctor.

I am very much excited about your kind heartedness, take care bye.