A vital part of educating the general public relates to animals who are truly in crisis.
Injuries are generally basic, i.e. broken leg, head trauma, broken wing, cat or dog bites.
Illness or disease is an entirely different issue. The following information is being provided so that you might be able to better assess a wild animal's needs before you call a rehabilitator or game warden in your area for assistance. A viral infection which is airborne and is spread through nasal discharge. This disease is typically present in sick raccoons, but can also be seen in foxes and skunks. The indications of this disease are not usually apparent until the disease has reached the progressive stages indicating euthanasia for the infected animal.