Baby Squirrel Care Articles on Suite101 Pet Care

Posted by
Mia Carter
Sep 10, 2008

Since Hurricanes Gustav struck the Gulf Coast of the United States on Labor Day weekend 2008, I've received numerous questions from residents in Louisiana and Mississippi who are now caring for orphaned baby squirrels. The situation has only intensified with Hurricane Ike, which recently hit the Texas Gulf Coast.

Caring for these little squirrels can be difficult and finding good information on squirrel care can be just as challenging. I've cared for seven of these squirrel babies over the years, thanks to my affiliation with a Boston area rescue organization, so I've compiled a series of helpful squirrel care articles with information from my own experiences, with the help of wildlife rehabilitator and veterinarian, Dr. Michael Levine.

Suite101 Articles on Orphaned Squirrel Care

If you have a question concerning orphaned squirrel care or any other pet care issue, feel free to send an e-mail to petcare@suite101.com or post a comment under one of our squirrel care stories. We're always looking for new article topics! And I check these comments daily, so I can usually post helpful information within a few hours in the form of a blog entry (though I will post a comment under yours, directing you to the related blog entry) or if your question is a common one, I'd be happy to research and write a new article to address the baby squirrel care inquiry. Check out some of our questions and answers from other readers.

Answers to Squirrel Questions

Q. Causes for Squirrel Suckling, Loose Stools and Feeding 6-7 Week Old Squirrels

Q. Can I Keep Non-Sibling Baby Squirrels Together?

Q. Why Won't My Orphaned Squirrel Return to the Wild?

Q. Is it Illegal to Care for a Baby Squirrel?

Q. Respiratory Infection in a Baby Squirrel

Q. Am I Caring for My Baby Squirrel Properly?

Q. My Baby Squirrels Have Diarrhea and One is Swollen. Help!

Q. Is My Orphaned Squirrel Blind?

Q. How Do You Cure Cataracts in a Blind Squirrel?

Q. Why is My Baby Squirrel Shivering?

Q. Why Isn't My baby Squirrel Going to the Bathroom?

Articles to Help Care for An Injured Baby Squirrel

Additional Squirrel and Wildlife Resources

Also, I'm always looking for photographs of baby squirrels to accompany my growing collection of baby squirrel care articles. So if you have a photograph of a baby squirrel (like the sweet little guy pictured below!) that you'd like to share with the world, send it along to Mia.Carter@Suite101.com

Disclaimer: I have extensive experience in caring for animals, including sick and special needs animals, but I am not a veterinarian. I can provide information and advice based on research and my many years of experience with pet care and training, but it's not a substitute for seeking medical attention from a veterinarian.