FAQs

What to do if you find an injured or orphaned animal

by Wildlife Aid | 16 February 2011
What to do if you find an injured or orphaned animal

Stop! Do NOT attempt to handle a live badger, deer or fox. They can all inflict severe injuries to humans. You can protect these larger mammals from receiving further injury by positioning a car with its hazard warning lights and headlights on, behind the creature, to warn other road users, providing it does not endanger you or other road users.

What's wrong with my fox?

by Wildlife Aid | 16 February 2011
What's wrong with my fox?

Many people are noticing foxes in and around their gardens, and we often receive calls from members of the public regarding the foxes seeming ill-health.  Hopefully we can answer some of the most frequently asked questions here, and can provide a solution to the most common ailment in foxes - sarcoptic mange.

Mange (explained simply) is a skin mite which causes the fox to scratch, and this leads to fur loss and crusty or flaky skin.  Often the first place to lose hair is on the haunches - the hip joints - and then along the back and tail.

How to feed an orphaned mammal in an emergency

by Wildlife Aid | 31 December 2010
How to feed an orphaned mammal in an emergency

Orphan squirrels, hedgehogs and other small mammals

Please never feed with cow’s milk. They cannot digest this at all and it can even kill them. Cow’s milk is only designed for cows!!!

Call us for advice, but here is what you can do if you cannot get the baby to us immediately:

Warm the baby before attempting to feed it. You can do this by using a covered hot water bottle, or microwaving a sock filled with rice.

Once the baby is warm you can try to give it some fluids.

What to do in an emergency - Hedgehogs

by Wildlife Aid | 22 September 2010
What to do in an emergency - Hedgehogs

There's a hedgehog out in the garden during the day. I thought they were nocturnal?

They are - so a hedgehog out during the day is a sign there is almost certainly something wrong. If the hog is a healthy looking adult and is busy carrying grass and leaves to a dry space, then leave it alone - its nest has been disturbed and it is building another one.

What to do in an emergency - Foxes

by Wildlife Aid | 22 September 2010
What to do in an emergency - Foxes

There's a fox in my garden with bald patches. What's wrong with it and can I help?

Mange is a common problem with foxes and if left untreated, can cause sores which get infected and can lead to its eventual death. Mange is caused by a skin mite and can be easily treated using a homeopathic remedy that can be put into food for the fox. Contact us and we can send you some medication that will help.

What to do in an emergency - Deer

by Wildlife Aid | 22 September 2010
What to do in an emergency - Deer

What should I do if I hit a deer with my car?

Never try to pick up an injured deer without expert help. The main aim is to try to keep the animal calm until help arrives. Cover its head with a blanket or coat, keeping well away from antlers and hooves, both of which can inflict a serious injury.

What to do in an emergency - Garden Birds

by Wildlife Aid | 22 September 2010
What to do in an emergency - Garden Birds

A young, bare looking bird has fallen out of its nest. What should I do?

With gloves try to get the bird back into its nest as the parents will usually accept it. If not, it must be kept warm and quiet and brought in as soon as possible for feeding. Do not try to feed it yourself as - it is easy to suffocate young birds with chunks of food that are too big for it to handle. Young birds are fed every few minutes so do not wait for too long before seeking help!

What to do in an emergency - Bats

by Wildlife Aid | 22 September 2010
What to do in an emergency - Bats

I have bats in my roof and want to get rid of them. Can you come and get them?

All bats are a protected species by law; and it is illegal to move, hurt or disturb them in anyway. Just think of all the insects they eat every night and how many more mosquito bites you would suffer if your bats weren't there!

What to do in an emergency - Badgers

by Wildlife Aid | 22 September 2010
What to do in an emergency - Badgers

I have hit an adult badger with my car. Help!

Despite their cuddly appearance, badgers are dangerous animals and have a powerful bite. All you can do is call your local rescue centre and keep an eye on it, especially if it starts to crawl away. Do not try to pick it up! 

I hit a badger cub with my car. What can I do?

Even the smallest badger cub can have a powerful bite, so keep clear from the dangerous end! If you can, cover it with a blanket, contain it in some way and stay there until help arrives. 

Is Wildlife Aid open to the public?

by Wildlife Aid | 22 September 2010
Is Wildlife Aid open to the public?

Wildlife Aid is not open to the public (except on our annual Open Day), due to the nature of the work that goes on here. The animals which are admitted to the hospital are sick, injured or orphaned, and therefore need to be kept in quiet and peaceful surroundings.

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