Help An Adult Squirrel

What is normal behavior?

Observe to see if the adult squirrel is acting sick or injured. Look for signs such as bleeding, dragging a limb, limb impairment, head tilt, immobility, patches of hair loss, inflammation or tumors around the head or face.

Squirrels very rarely get rabies, but sometimes squirrels fall victim to a brain parasite called roundworm which causes them to act normally then suddenly tilt or flop over, then act normal again. In some cases, they exhibit signs of neurologic damage. Sadly, the squirrel will succumb to this affliction.