I found a small, injured baby squirrel. What should I do to help?

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I found a very small squirrel outside about an hour ago. Not sure if it is a baby because it is about 5 inches long and has a fluffy tail, but it is not moving much and seems to be hurt and in distress. There is some crusted blood in its ears and a tender spot on the side that could be a cut. I've made it a shoe box bed but have not seen the mom yet. What should I do from here?

Angel Alvarado, LVT · Accepted Answer

Ideally, you should contact a local wildlife rehabilitator. The local veterinary clinic may have a list of local rehabbers. A rehabber will have the knowledge, experience and contacts to allow the squirrel its best chance at recovery and eventual release. Keep it warm and as stress free as possible until you contact a rehabilitator.

I found a small, injured baby squirrel. What should I do to help?

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