While a lot of animals such as raccoons, opossums, skunks and others are nocturnal animals, keep in mind, just because you see them out in the daytime does not mean they have rabies, or are otherwise ill. It’s a common myth that certain wildlife seen out in the daytime have rabies. Especially during the spring …
Before you decide that the baby you have found is an orphan, please try some of these things. A baby is always better off with it’s mother, and if there’s a chance to reunite them, please do so! Please keep in mind that the mother will NOT reject the baby if it’s been touched by …
Imagine that someone kidnaps you from home, takes you to a foreign country, and drops you off in the middle of the jungle. You have no resources, you don’t know where to find food, you have no way of contacting home or anyone that can help, you don’t speak the language, and you don’t know …
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Before you rescue the wildlife baby you’ve found, make sure that it’s actually an orphan first! Often, mom will spend the day hunting for food, and leave her babies safe in their den. Other times, you may have found the baby in the middle of a move. Raccoon moms have several dens prepared for her …
Raccoons look cute and cuddly as babies, and often are! As orphaned infants, they depend on humans for care, and often bond with that person. They are fun, and cute, playful, and even cuddly at times, until around 5 to 6 months old when their horomones start to hit. They become aggressive, often biting, scratching, …
KMR is my go to formula when it comes to feeding wildlife babies. The powder easily dissolves into water, and is easily digested by babies. It has the closest nutritional value to their actual diet in most cases. I have been experimenting with another brand this year for skunks and squirrels. Fox Valley makes a …
Many people are lead to believe that when you call a pest control, or wildlife removal company, that the company traps the animal in question, and releases it somewhere else. In most cases, this isn’t true. Pest removal companies more often than not, will take the defenseless critter and kill it, often using torturous methods …
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Cat’s have a habit of getting into a little of everything, and that includes your houseplants! Please do your research when bringing any plant into the home. Here’s a list of some common plants that are toxic to cats: Amaryllis (Amaryllis spp.) Autumn Crocus (Colchicum autumnale) Azaleas and Rhododendrons (Rhododendron spp.) Castor Bean (Ricinus communis) …
If you come across an orphan baby raccoon (or any wildlife baby for that matter) here are some tips on what to do. 1. Make absolute sure that mom and baby can not be reunited. Mom may be off finding food, or in the cases of raccoons, the mothers often move their babies to different …
