Who doesn’t love a wild baby Baltimore animal? While out walking through a park or the forest, you might happen upon a nest of baby squirrels or some other baby animal. The thought of taking them home and turning them into pets is almost overwhelming. After all, if they are out in the open, that means their parents abandoned them, right? No. The chances of the babies being abandoned are slim. There are animals that will leave their babies behind for up to eight hours at a time while they search and scavenge for food. Baby deer are the most common newborns that often appear to be abandoned.



Baby Maryland animals, especially wild ones, have special dietary needs, and domestic food might not be the best for their systems. Baby wild animals are cute and can make good pets while they are young, they will eventually grow up. As a wild animal matures, they will grow into their natural instincts. A baby deer could develop into a male, and the urges to fight for territory may become too much, and someone could get hurt.

Not only can it be dangerous, but if it is released for showing signs of aggression, it will not know how to take care of itself. Since it has never had to hunt for food, they never learned how. In turn, the now mature animal is likely to starve to death or fall victim to another animal.

Another reason it’s not a good idea to keep a wild Baltimore animal is that they can carry diseases that could be dangerous not only to your domestic pets, but they can present health problems to your children and family. Most wild animals carry parasites such as lice, mites, fleas, ticks, and even worms such as tapeworms and roundworms.

By bringing home a baby wild Maryland animal, you are increasing the risk for parasites such as these to be brought into your home. As a result, your pets, your children, and even yourself can become in danger of catching these. The illness from these parasites can lead to serious health issues and can also result in death, even with treatments.

If you suspect that a baby Baltimore animal has been abandoned, there are a couple things you can do. First, don’t move or touch it. If your scent is left behind on the baby and the mother does come back, your smell may put her off, and she’ll really abandon it.

Second, observe. If an extended period has passed, call a Maryland wildlife conservation department and explain the situation. They will then send someone out to assess the situation. They are specially trained in areas such as these and can determine if a baby needs assistance.

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