Bill Those that have improved, give a second dose. Sir, my rescued palm squirrel (born around March 29th) has developed red mark over her belly and also itched another one that has become a wound. Ive dusted him lightly a few times with food grade diatomaceous earth. Snap Peas I would like to try and fix the issue before it becomes worse. I also picked her up and have her in a cage for in case treatment is needed. You need to make sure that no shepherding dogs like collies, Old English Sheep dogs etc. If a pox forms on brain tissue or a vital organ, it is almost always fatal. Your website and medication saved her life. Bill. One thing I've found that calms squirrels, or any animal down, is Brewer's yeast. If you are talking about the hair fungus or Dermatophytosis, the fungus can be transmitted from squirrel to squirrel also. The Fox Squirrel, also known as the Eastern or Bryants Fox Squirrel, is the largest species of squirrel in North America. Not sure why she was abandoned. The star-nosed mole has a distinctive flesh-colored ring of tentacles around its nose. This time of year, it is probably mange. In your case, you will be doing something similar, only with a couple modifications. It would help greatly if you could send me a picture of what the squirrel looks like, ( the closer the better.) You try to find a possible cause and try to correct that. According to the packaging they provide 100% of the needed Calcium and Magnesium as well as a host of other things. Is it ok to kep them seperate for time being? August 11 ,2014 I had my male squirrel fixed. The Southern Flying Squirrel is a small nocturnal species that is native to most of the eastern half of the United States. If I had a fool proof method of preserving avocado, I'd be a multi millionaire! It is a solid below 76 degrees F. I just feed small chunks. It had some hair loss and the patches all over its body looked like rough raised hard skin. Great horned owl. I have researched myself into oblivion finding that some full spectrum lights do not provide the UVB and reptile lights are too potent, and on and on. Ring-necked Duck Identification, All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology Species in This Family Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl (Order: Anseriformes, Family: Anatidae) Previous Black-bellied Whistling-Duck Fulvous Whistling-Duck Emperor Goose Snow Goose Ross's Goose Greater White-fronted Goose Brant Cackling Goose Canada Goose Mute Swan If you could send a picture to me at SquirrelNutrition@Yahoo.com , I would be glad to evaluate it and give my opinion. Ive seen the mange before on other squirrels, but my Sweet Pea never had a spot of anything on her in five years. We have also rescued two male squirrel pups in the spring - right after the terrible winter storm that hit our state in March. :>) I need to have another squirrel in my life but not right now I must respect her and there must be a proper time that passes. Our goal to release if the fur grows back after the winter season passes. However, he has some neurological issues and is not releasable. Oral replacement doesn't work very well because of poor absorption. But I have dogs in the house and I dont want them to get whatever she has. If your squirrel still has the spots, could you send me a picture at SquirrelNutrition@Yahoo.com ? You can spread coconut oil like butter onto nut meats. They will often dine on road kill and, in captivity, will resort to cannibalism. The eastern gray squirrel is one of the most common types of squirrels in Ohio, the Midwest and the rest of eastern North America. Imagine yourself itching so bad that it drove you to mutilate yourself. Fed cat milk and opened eyes within a couple of days. Fact: People often mistake the fox squirrel for the red squirrel. Vet said to leave him alone except to feed and water him, I did. Bill, I need help with a squirrel I found please, Hi, Sasha! It sounds like it has mange, which is caused by the tiny itch mite, (Sarcoptes scabiei,) that can only be transmitted by close skin to skin contact over prolonged periods of time. Is this a wild or captive squirrel? They make great pets (I`ve raised 6 of them) but as they are nocturnal it`s hard to always coordinate getting him out of the cage with my sleep! I would just sprinkle the power on their nuts that they ate. So, off to find some raw coconut oil. I'm dreadfully sorry I did not get to your Blog comment right away. Bill. You can most often find Sherman's Fox Squirrels in areas that have longleaf pines and sandhill habitats. Prety fun lovimg squirrel and considers my mother as his own mom. Could it be a bot fly infestation? Let me know if you got it. You can tell what he is wanting or thinking abt doing by his gestures. If she catches sight of either of the dominants, she will pick up as much food as she can and race up her tree. Hope this helped! ). The two rescued brothers continue to spend a lot of time together and we think they nest together too (we put up a squirrel house for them on a tree, but they moved to their own nest eventually). It is not really a good idea to keep a normal, healthy squirrel as a pet, but there are always physically challenged squirrels that come along. He is my third son. But they are clearly being driven mad from itching. I live in Southern NJ. These chipmunks are highly adaptable and live in many different types of environments with different food sources. Now he's biting them twice as much, and they look terribly red and inflamed, not to mention that he's now just lying around, as if it has made him sick. Do you know about the pressed corn log? In any event, something on my property has sent all 5-6 squirrels into deep hiding. Sincerely, Susan, Hi, Maddie! Our dirt is very soft like a black sandy substance and has even started causing issues with our dogs and allergies. I have trained him to stay on the porch and in the yard. Itchy, dry and flaky skin in captive squirrels is almost always due to low Vitamin D levels, mainly because they spend so much time indoors, unlike their wild relatives. Self mutilation at that age, I've never heard of, but, one thing I've learned over the years is to never say never, because a squirrel will come along an make a liar out of you! In Central Ohio I have seen them at two Columbus Metro Parks (Inniswood and Chestnut Ridge). I volunteer in wildlife rehabilitation and have a new squirrel problem i hope you can help with. It has rust-red fur and brown stripes on its head and sides. You give it once per week for two doses, and that shouls take care of it. We have had the squirrel now for three days and she just opened her eyes today. Two days later he was back to being touchy scratchy. He would not eat it, but I came home from vacation and his hair was growing back, and is almost all back now! A bald belly huh? She is mossing fur, but the skin where the fur is missing is all blotchy or inflamed (not red, its all black, but almost scaly like growths). January 2015 I feed her sunflower seeds she loves. Thanks! His belly and area around his rectum are inflamed, and even a bit bloody. They know his smell and are fine but I came home from petting three cats and two dogs and even though it had been hours before, i got the hind end up,chattering and stampy feet. Or if any other squirrels who dont have it that may accidentally eat it, Hi, Molly! The Uinta ground squirrel is found in Wyoming, Utah, Idaho and Montana. Weighing in at only 2-3 oz., these small rodents have evolved flaps of skin from their front paws to their back paws. I have tried baby oil and the virgin organic coconut oil. He is a year old. They are wonderful animals! So, God has seen, and knows of your expression of love for this little one. The age sounds about right for the life span of a squirrel. Bill. Thank you, Hi, Ariena! I'm happy to find a place where maybe could help me. Hello! Bill, Once you start to see it's patterns of activity, it should be fairly easy to know when to put out a treated nut meat. If I happen to get a pic I'll send it. Again, forgive me if this is redundant, because I am going through my notifications trying to make sure I haven't missed any! Where are you located? I obviously think the worst and it's so heartbreaking. They eat seeds, nuts, berries, insects, birds, and lizards, grasses, and fungi and their large cheek pouches allow them to store and carry larger quantities of food with them to their nests. I had some very friendly released squirrels at the time that would sit on my shoulders when I was out feeding them. Bill. Squirrels pass them to each other because they sleep together during cold weather to keep warm. Hi, Dave! The injury is apparently severe enough to cause it to lose it's vision. The lesion or patch has totally been eaten through, and someone told me it could be metabolic bone disease. I'm unclear on whether dermatophytosis causes itching. There are too many to count but they are very small and white in color. This species is highly adaptable with nests being formed in trees, rotten logs or in underground burrows. So far so good and I'm in New England! Usually the only salt intake he has is on a cracker I already tried to scrape off or a cashew or mixed nut only when weve bought some for ourselves. I would love to help this little guy if I can. It must be the same thing if they're going through it at the same time would you think? We have a female fox squirrel who has no hair on one side of her body and the skin has turned a dark dark grayish brown and I know this isn't normal. They then start to slowly cool again. I've had release squirrels come home with little pieces of their ears missing from some of these spats. Bill, Hi William, Those would be my recommendations for you to try! My heart was breaking not knowing what to do I bought kitten formula and an eye dropper & proceeded to try and save them. Under the guidance of a vet we have saved him. It will kill the mites as effectively as Ivermec, without any side effects. If you have un-neutered male dogs in the house it will bring out his territorial aggression. about 2 months ago female (while hormonal prob) started losing belly fur, some on bottom feet (a little I think) too? Albatrosses. Putting her on a diet, and having her lose weight didn't help. Good coconut oil and raw coconut contain some very important acids, ( Lauric Acid and Capric Acid,) both of which will kill bacteria, viruses, and fungi. He does not have any hair loss. A tree squirrel is larger, has a longer tail and no stripes. It would get rid of the testosterone that causes most of the aggressiveness, but I don't know if there would be any residual resentment. The hardest thing I ever did was put my blind squirrel on a diet of 100 calories per day. 9.20.2006 - The Florida Ringneck Snake is one of the most commonly removed nuisance snakes in the state of Florida. Last year I treat 2 squirrels for mange. Ground squirrels range from 8 to 12 inches (25 - 30 cm) in length. One cc is enough to treat about 30 squirrels. It is one of three different types of squirrels in Florida, one of four types of squirrels in Indiana, and it covers a vast area from southern Canada to northern Mexico. Its been partially paralyzed for a month or two - it has PLENTY of gumption and SOME mobility in its rear legs, it can climb pretty well but coming down trees again it kind ofsurfs down? In contrast to the ubiquitous eastern gray squirrel, the western gray squirrels range is limited to the Pacific Northwest. I'm going to assume that this is a male squirrel and the swollen area you are observing is very dark. In some areas, these squirrels are considered pests as they will beg for food from humans and frequently feed on ornamental plants. The discoloration of the skin is probably due to direct exposure to sunlight. She had mange from the mites and was in very very bad shape. American red squirrels are about 12 inches and have grayish, red, or rust-colored fur with a white belly. You didn't say, but I'm going to assume that your squirrel only stays in your house. Would you recommend adding it to the veggie squares? there is another wound on his fur. The Southern Flying Squirrel is a small nocturnal species that is native to most of the eastern half of the United States. You helped me with mine last year because he was scratching so much he was hurting himself already and this year although hair was trying to grow back he has started scratching again and I'm afraid he will hurt himself again like he did last year and we are not even in winter yet! Didn't know about coconut oil until reading Ali this. The affected squirrels have bare patches on their sides and down their spine; one poor little guy, though, has almost no fur left except on his face and tail. I believe that there are other sounds they make that are unique to breeding season. Pamela, Hi Pam! Bill. It was like a flesh eating bacteria that consumed her squirrels tail. They are found in mixed hardwood forests, as well as suburban and urban environments. Squirrels do require direct sunlight to synthesize Vitamin D. It needs to be direct sunlight, (not through glass,) to work. Large long-necked goose Black bill Black head and neck White throat patch extends up to cheek Brown back, upper wing and flanks Brownish-white breast and belly White upper tail coverts contrast with black tail White undertail coverts Great size variation, with some northern subspecies duck-sized Immature similar to adult Hi, Since it was incandescent and gave off a little heat, she started sleeping in front of it. And what is the Clavamox treating? Now princess is sweet as can be loves to ride around in my bra. Common Name: Ring-Necked Duck Scientific Name: Aythya collaris The ring-necked duck does have a brown ring around its neck, but it is very difficult to see. If you could get a picture of it and send it to me at SquirrelNutrition@Yahoo.com I could better advise! Solid brown dorsal (body) with a pale yellow or cream belly and neck band. Shelf life of Ivermectin is a year or two. I found your page looking for something I could do for her,afterall she has being with me all this 3 years. I've called poison control center but they couldn't help. I felt so badly for the poor little thing. Thank you! They have gray-brown fur with gray-beige bellies, big black eyes, and pink feet. (source). I am worried about it getting infected eventually if he won't let it heal. Here are some of the color combinations you can expect to find in baby ringneck snakes. What can be done for the squirrel? Safe to say it is mange? Burrows can be single tunnels or complex branching systems. Squirrels get ears bitten all the time in territorial squabbles, It's normal, especially in red squirrels. Topical application of Ionic Silver and Coconut oil pressed from fresh coconut will help, as will dissolving a capsule of Olive leaf Extract in 6cc of water and giving a drop by mouth 3 times a day. But, if you kill a Bot Fly larvae, the decomposing larvae will give off toxins that will kill the squirrel! Further questions: Bill, We recently moved into a new home and I have been feeding the birds sunflower seeds. And, they are eating and drinking milk properly. I found my baby squirrel one cold April evening a couple of years ago. What I know, is what I've read and studied about this condition. We have 3 baby squirrels and they have been miserably itchy. Hello William, How do you use Colloidal or Ionic Silver? Like Bill said, you need not to put yourself at risk of a bite if you want to treat your little outside buddy. They feed on seeds, nuts, tree buds, berries, fungi, leaves and twigs, as well as the occasional birds eggs and nestlings. That was the only time he would ever get angry at me, tho was if I tried to handle him and I had a smell on me he didn't like. Eventually, you will get every affected squirrel treated and on it's way to being cured. Around its eyes is a noticeable white eye ring, and its tail is bushy with a touch of white. She isn't letting it get healed. I'd treat this creature with anti-biotics via a peanut/peanut butter tube I have mounted. Girls start wearing their rings early. Ive tried extra protein to diet, less heat, moisture in enclosure incase its to dry, removing items that could cause friction loss of hair, washing bedding in baby detergent, diluted iodine for 5 days. He was laying on his back in my left hand and I was rubbing scratching every part of his body. Their ears are tiny and somewhat circular" ( source ). Apon inspection I seen little White hard bumps that they stayed real still for me while I used their tooth brush & my fingernails to scrape them off. If you send it to SquirrelNutrition@yahoo.com I'll be happy to evaluate it! What some people do to correct this is to give the baby an empty nursing nipple to suckle on after feeding, When they are very active in this activity, some swelling, redness and even bleeding does occur, Neosporin on it is fine. I would go outside to attend to wild squirrels, then came indoors and handled Lucky. I thought maybe one of the many hawks or owls in the area might have grabbed them. If the neighbors are feeding them junk food, it's nearly impossible to get them to eat healthy! For some reason, a squirrel's mouth is very clean. Appreciate your great site!!! Bill, I know if my squirrels could type, they would thank you for being there for them. I'm the Entomologist at the National Gallery of Art in Washington , DC. Everyone thinks he has mange. Their fur can range in color from white to gray to yellow, red, brown or black. ( The Skin Fungus described in the Blog article you wrote your comment on.) It's 0.2mg - 0.4mg/kg (200 - 400 mcg/kg) once every 7 - 14 days. Are you referring to a product like "Frontline Plus" for dogs. Writ me at SquirrelNutrition@Yahoo.com. Our mission at Wildlife Informer is to share free information and pictures of wildlife with our readers. She managed to drive one of them, named Harmony, out of the area. He`s a wonderful little guy! If you send me a picture at SquirrelNutrition@Yahoo.com I could better comment. It's other males. Platinum foxes originated on a fur farm in the 1930's. Their fur is a mixture of gray and white colors. http://imgur.com/WJCCGWT Bill. The Douglas squirrel, also known as chickaree or pine squirrel, is a cousin of the American red squirrel, and the two share overlapping territory in northern reaches of the Pacific Northwest. Squirrel Squirrels are commonly known as wild rodents that are found in forests and jungles, but also in gardens and parks. Hi Mary Jo! While the less bold will move in closer less they lose out on getting their share. The oil in the cedar is irritating to the squirrel's skin, and ingestion of the cedar wood can make them sick, and even kill them. Bill. If you reply, please direct your comments and questions to SquirrelNutrition@Yahoo.com. When you click and buy we may earn an affiliate commission at no cost to you. Here in the US people sometimes put cedar wood chips in the bottom of their squirrel's cage. There has been no improvement. Cauliflower If so, that white powder may be eggs of parasites and you will need to give the squirrel a bath to get rid of them. (6 to 8 dollars) and a clip-on utility light, (around 12 dollars) Nothing fancy, works great!..Bill. Does not seem to be mange or fungal. It would work on a opossum if they had mites, the dose would be 5 to 10 times the dose for a squirrel, (which is the size of a grain of rice.) Just about everything, especially males, will set him off. Not sure if I've replied. Thanks so much!!! Thanks Bill for your speedy gonzales response! The wild animals, squirrel's,racoons and possums, have round spots of missing hair. He was fed drop by drop now he is four and a half weeks old and quite beautiful and healthy looking. Im afraid that if it is mange it will infect all the other squirrels, birds and even my cat who likes to walk around the bird feeder. Guess I'm having difficulty understanding how to comment to someone else's post. I'll get your order out today. They are larger in size compared to most ground squirrels and their fur is of a salt and pepper color. Vitamin D. Now, before you run out to buy vitamins with D, understand that Vitamin D is very hard to supplement orally because too much can be toxic to the liver. I will send pic to your email, thank you for your page so much!! Instead, the fur on the tail looked spikey. They prefer to live around pinon pines and granite outcroppings. To answer your question about tail hair being burned off, it would grow back during the month of June as long as the hair follicles were not damaged from being burned. He eats a variety of food--pecans, walnuts, apples, grapes, avocado, rodent blocks, blackberries, etc. I have spoken to a vet in WA, state and fed licensed people, not sure what to do. But the next day we noticed that he was scratching at it and there was a bald area around it. She would eat all I gave her, probably from boredom, but being blind, she was not getting enough exercise to burn off all the calories she was consuming. She is getting really red under her front paws (Armpit areas). I was so thrilled and honored and looking forward to a long relationship with this perfect little half wild creature! Other than that,the only other thing would be to have it evaluated by a Veterinarian. They would treat the symptom with a bunch of toxic chemicals that would destroy the squirrels immune system and weaken him to the point that any minor infection would kill him. Thanks for ur quick response about Fred. They come and go, and they get skin ailments a lot, where it looks mangey and then clears up. Thinning hair and itchy skin is a sign. The best way to tell is to smell the oil. Take care, and keep up the good work! Acorns are like Meth Amphetamines for squirrels and make them very aggressive. Unlike many ground squirrels that have communal burrows the golden mantled species creates solitary burrows. It's common for baby squirrels to do this to each other, because even female squirrels have a prominent urethra that many people mistake for a penis, and siblings will suck on that. Chipmunks are solitary creatures that come together only during the breeding season, but mothers are very attentive to their young and care for them for up to 6 weeks before they go off on their own to find new territories. Thank you. White-tailed jack rabbit; Mice, voles and rats. It is not crusty but is a little red. All of them come around birds feeder , should I stop feed the birds? I assumed it was something topical that had to be put onto the squirrel. Yes, a picture would help! had him about 4 days. Bill. Now, suggestions? Hello! He hikes he backside and lowers his head to me.Chattering the whole time! His eyes were not yet opened. The anti-fungal effect is what you would be wanting, and the anti-bacterial effect would help prevent any infection from scratching. Then again, maybe your boy was thinking about what "getting fixed" would entail! You would probably be up all night scratching and being driven nuts to the point of never getting any sleep. I think your dog will be OK. The trick is, getting a squirrel to eat them. Those that have not improved, treat as a first dose. The only way they can be passed is skin to skin contact. The coils, which are typically made of brass, weigh around four-and-a-half pounds to start with, and then more coils are added over time. Bill, Hey Nikki! He has a bald strip on his right hip that seems be growing. I came home and found an adult squirrel curled up in my driveway after trying to check on it I realized he was blind, running into walls and going in circles over and over again. Should I buy coconut shavings (fresh ones if i can find them this time of year) or is this a lost cause which she will get over, toward spring's end when it's warmer weather kicks in? I thing you have got them spoiled! I have a baby flying squirrel we rescued about 2 weeks ago hes doing good but I have just realize this morning that he has lost some hair on his neck I saw the pictures of your squirrels healing and the picture where yours healed thats what it looks like on my flying squirrel but it just showed up so its not a old spar that has healed do you happen to know what this it ? Sorry to hear that you cannot send me a picture! I'll also send you a picture of Lucky's tail the way it looked when her new summer coat came in the following Spring after starting this treatment. Your squirrel may have to go through a complete hair cycle,(June to June,) to see the full results, but balding areas usually respond pretty quick. But pasquallie will alwAys be the baby no matter his age. Kind of like the commercials for Psoriasis, "Oh, my psoriasis is so much better because of Blah-Blah medication!" It is a fine powder that I just sprinkled on their nuts. Just be careful. A Vet wrote and told me this. 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