Wednesday, February 3, 2010

Chipmunk help? Urgent?

Ok, I have three cats. One is a serious chipmunk killer, and she got one, but it's not dead. It has a bloody nose and broken legs. It's breathing fine and can crawl a bit. Right now it's in a bucket in my room with seeds, water, and a carrot. Should I do anything else?Chipmunk help? Urgent?
I understand your concern. If you don't want to let it go then I would suggest taking it to the vet, it might be costly. I would try taking some warm water and wipe it down to remove any blood, if the blood comes back then you know there are more serious problems. As for the leg, that is probably beyond your fixing that will have to heal on its own. There really isn't anything you can do unless you just give it time to see if the chip muck will heal on its own. But remember if you decide to keep it which is illegal in some states, you will have to take the responsibility of having an animal to fully take care of. Good luck, I think it is great you are willing to help an animal in need.Chipmunk help? Urgent?
Call a wildlife rescue, immediately. It's actually illegal for you to keep a wild animal like this.





Unfortunately, it sounds pretty seriously injured, and the best (probably only) option will be humane euthanasia.





At least you did the right thing by it. Kudos for rescuing it.





Did you know, in Australia and some parts of the UK, it's illegal for people to let their cats outside? Just some trivia.





Rejoicing in the day,


-Mary
Bleeding nose most likely means internal bleeding. The thing is probably dying right now. You have 2 choices...either just let it go and let nature take care of things (circle of life, man) or pay the money to take it to a vet.
Take it to a vets and say what really happend. You shouldn't need to pay for any charges as it is a wild annimal. If you have a wildlife resure team anywhere near take it there then.
Sounds like it is dying, put it out of its misery and take it to a vet.
Is there a wildlife rehabilitation center in your area?


That's your best bet, I think. :)
Take it to your nearest wildlife rescue.





It definitely needs a vet.

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