SIGNS OF ILLNESS OR INJURY IN A MAMMAL
Signs that a wild mammal needs rescuing include:
- it appears friendly, is vocalizing, or following people or pets
- it shows neurological symptoms, such as seizures, head tilting, losing balance, walking in circles
- it is weak or non-responsive
- it is cold or wet and shivering (this might be a temporary rescue)
- it suffers from fur loss, is bleeding, or there are visible wounds
- it has breathing problems
- it has discharge from the eyes, nose or mouth
- it is emaciated or dehydrated (sunken eyes or abdomen)
- it has bugs or flies on its body
- it was handled by a cat or dog even if there are no obvious wounds
- it is near dead adults or siblings
- it is in imminent danger, such as near a road or predators
- it is still has not been reunited with its mother after a few hours
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