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Squirrel Tail

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From: Yor Noslo City: Rolling Meadows, IL
I have a squirrel that visits frequently that is dragging it's tail. She's not lifting it or waving it around.
	Extension Message From: Laura Kammin Visiting Extension Specialist, Pollution Prevention Extension-Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant College Program lkammin@illinois.edu
Does the squirrel seem healthy otherwise? Freely moving its legs, feeding normally, etc.
From: Yor Noslo City: RM, IL
Yes, but she seems to be coming around less frequently and is not as interested as before.
	Extension Message From: Laura Kammin Visiting Extension Specialist, Pollution Prevention Extension-Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant College Program lkammin@illinois.edu
It's hard to say why the tail is dragging. It could have been hit by a car, could have nerve damage, etc. Is the squirrel still coming to the feeder?
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