I keep cleaning it daily with watered down peroxide but his cage looks like a murder scene. We have a rescued male squirrel that we got @ 3wks. Sad. Please help me with a suggestion because I feel so bad for their suffering. When I opened the photos I was horrified. I am very scared to give the squirrel the paste. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8XLK9SYb_RU Thank you, Judy, Hi Judy! Is it the only squirrel to visit your yard, or are there a bunch of others? He started chattering and growling again. The ring drops off, seals shut at the ends and becomes a cocoon for the developing eggs. Of the seven methods he determined to be the best, he concluded that storing a slice of onion in the bag with the avocado after it has been cut, worked the best. Gray squirrels may also display variations from the typical color. Thanks! They are found as far west as the Mississippi River and as far south as Florida. Bill is the Squirrel Manalthough I call him our Squirrel Angel :) . Not being able to see the squirrels, I can only speculate on what is going on. Hi, I'm wondering if you can help me. It would be helpful if you could send a picture of what you are seeing on your squirrel so that I could better advise what it might be. 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 see the colloidal silver comes in a 4oz bottle but I don't see a recipe for how much to use per cup (or maybe gallon) of water. I don't think I'd be able to trap & treat these guys, I've been feeding the squirrels for 10+ years and all the squirrels still run whenever they see me (they do stay close to be first at the feeders once filled). If you know any stores that sell horse products, you can usually find a syringe of Ivermectin paste wherever they sell supplies for horses. You are not going to see this guy very often as it hibernates for seven to eight months out of the year. Today there was a young squirrel in the middle of the road, it looked like it had some sort of disease all over its body and the disease had taken over its face so you couldnt even see its eyes. If you watch a squirrel that has Warbles through binoculars, you can actually see the larvae moving through the breathing hole! Red skin, fur loss, lots of itching. If you could send a picture to SquirrelNutrition@Yahoo.com I would be happy to evaluate it and make a suggestion for treatment. But the next day we noticed that he was scratching at it and there was a bald area around it. Thanks In Advance, Hi Sheila! Read this:Can Squirrels Swim? Is this a single squirrel? For a fox squirrel of approx 450 grams and using 1.87% concentration that equates to about .005 to .01ml, or one half unit to one unit, which in other words is 1/200th to 1/100th of a ml. He is miserable. I was wondering if the colloidal silver is safe for other animals? They don't transfer by casual contact. Are they too young for the treatment and if so, what else can I do? As I said, squirrels have multiple systems for keeping warm. He wasn't agitated or upset. Bill Unlike other ground squirrels, Franklins ground squirrels do not communicate through loud noises. Writ me at SquirrelNutrition@Yahoo.com. Once they zero in on an object and move in to grab it, they can get it with pinpoint accura. Thanks so much!! If you figure out a cause and remove it, the body has an amazing capacity for healing itself. Thanks! Does this look like a skin disease or can they take this much fur off to line their nests? A squirrel is a squirrel, right? Thank you so much for your reply!This is the first real advice i have received since she started getting sick. Hope this helps! I've used Colloidal Silver 10 PPM for years to treat all kinds of conditions in Squirrels including mange. In contrast to the ubiquitous eastern gray squirrel, the western gray squirrels range is limited to the Pacific Northwest. We raised them and released in late May and their integration with the wild went rather well. The reason is, plastic attracts static electricity which can cause the silver to precipitate out of the solution over time. One drop of kitten flea drops on the back of the neck is far safer than Ivermectin on a young squirrel. I give them oatmeal, nut butters and bananas, sometimes apple and real pumpkin. They are so full of life and then they get wierd ailments, I feel so bad for them. They emit a cute little peep as an alarm call. Their belly is grayish white and tail is edged in white (source). I put the Revolution on her (2-3 drops) on Friday December 5th around 11:30 PM. This year and within the last 2 weeks I've counted 5 squirrels 1/2 naked with more squirrels beginning to miss hair. When my resident blind squirrel, who is indoors and caged part of the time, got it, I believe that I transmitted it via my clothing. He fits your description of having fungus. Is there a way to do that? He is getting fixed. Hi Bill, It looks like dark skin with fur fallen off or wet skin. Due to habitat loss and the increased use of rodenticides these squirrels are listed as a Threatened species. http://imgur.com/WJCCGWT On the 11th. 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. They are all wild. I think I saw a bot fly on my squirrel yesterday. November 2014 Almost like a big scab texture. See: http://www.squirrelnutrition.com/mange-treatment-in-squirrels.html They consume flowers, buds, fungi, bark, and nuts, but they will also eat bird eggs, and meat in the form of frogs, insects, and young birds. From what I've found online, I guess it can only be squirrel pox? If you could get a picture of it and send it to me at SquirrelNutrition@Yahoo.com I could better advise! There are a lot of bickering squirrels, chipmunks and birds sharing the space and no one wants to end up like that poor fellow. Hi Bev! Flyers don't like light, so light therapy probably won't work. I feed about 14 wild squirrels, and a few will eat out of my hand, a the majority will come within 3-5 feet to accept a tossed nut, but they get spooked if I stand and approach them with a nut. These marmots form colonies of up to forty individuals and consisting of multiple families. Hi. Appreciate the response. I understand a gray squirrel molts twice a year, once from top to bottom, the other time from bottom to top. Ring around the collar comes from the sweat and grime that collects on your neck and then rubs off on your collar. Any further advise or information would be helpful. I saw some of them with something wrong in the ears, like beeing bitten (please see a picture at https://www.flickr.com/photos/antarc/6742827955/in/set-72157627706571846 ). I found your page looking for something I could do for her,afterall she has being with me all this 3 years. Hi I really need help with some kind of information Ive been trying to call every place wildlife place veterinarians every place I can possibly call theres a wild squirrel and hes completely lost all his hair on his body and his tail and hes got like stores like words like he scratching it and its hurting him it really looks like mange to me and I want to treat him and I need help if I could get some pictures of him and send to you do you think you could recommend me the right kind of medications for him please help my phone number is 321-362-3836 and you have my email as well please contact me back I really want to help the squirrel its a very sweet squirrel and I really want to help the hi I really need help with some kind of information Ive been trying to call every place wildlife place veterinarians every place I can possibly call theres a wild squirrel and hes completely lost all his hair on his body and his tail and hes got like sores like words like hes scratching it and its hurting him it really looks like mange to me and I want to treat him and I need help if I could get some pictures of him and send to you do you think you could recommend me the right kind of medications for him please help my phone number is 321-362-3836 and you have my email as well please contact me back I really want to help the squirrel its a very sweet squirrel and I really want to help it!!! Its red in color. So, it's a win-win for the squirrel. Bill. The problem with this type of vision, is that they are unable to see things right in front of their nose. I have invested a lot of love and time. Bill. As you continue this behavior, they will come closer and closer to you, the source of food. Since I don't know where you live, I can only give you general information about how to obtain Ivermectin Paste 1.87%. Thanks so so much for whatever you may be able to help me with, Lisa Waldrop a squirrel lover like yourself, Hi Lisa! The breakdown to the species level happens by sorting the squirrels into Tribes and Genus and then finally into Species. He has a small hairless patch on his shoulder and one on the back of one leg, no scabs or lesions. As to the squirrel chewing and biting them, this is normal behavior for a squirrel. I took her to the wildlife rescue this morning and they are going to keep me updated on the progress! Im thinking maybe mites but not sure on what to use or how much to use because he is only 18 grams. Good luck with your squirrel. Squirrels don't have it so good. He`s still eating but is not active anymore--just wants to be in his bed. thankyou for suggesting all the medicines Another consideration is what you have in the bottom of the cage. His whole tail is bold and patches of missing fur are starting to appear from his body. I haven't seen the one with no hair on it's tail at all for awhile now. Putting her on a diet, and having her lose weight didn't help. It is found in the U.S. state of California at elevations from 1,500 to 3,000 metres (4,900 to 9,800 ft). You can relax. Help :) !!! Hi Teresa! I'm not sure how old he is. Be sure to reference what you said here, because I get hundreds of advice mail each month! Diet: Eat grasses, forbs, mushrooms, insects, and carrion (including road-killed members of its own species) (source). I ordered the coconut oil and silver spray for them. Thats something special, thank you! I'm worried that it will spread to the other squirrels. At first I wondered if it was lice, but it doesn't move at all, and my family and I would definitely have it if so. My neighbor thinks it is hilarious, that Ariel has met her match, but I've noticed some injuries inflicted by this male on Ebony and he's getting a little too cocky and bold. But if the time ever comes can I get another squirrel somehow and share my love raising another baby into our home? We used to put Cod Liver Oil in our Nut Square mixes for the Vitamin D, but we found that oral supplementation was not enough. do you also think I should continue the Bactrim/water wash and anti fungal cream? I was going to leave him alone until I noticed large patches of fur missing. While some gray squirrels can be reddish, American red squirrels are much smaller, averaging about 12 inches long, and they have a white ring around the eye. What I know, is what I've read and studied about this condition. I've given it to my son's dog and to my daughter dog! When he was with his mother, her breast milk was up to 24% milk fat as proven by a study conducted by the Ohio State University. (The other squirrel, is obviously beyond repair, even though he appears to be not that old and has been Isolated from the possibility of becoming in contact with any other animals wild or domestic) 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 Yes, pictures would help. Thanks again! I've seen many times where a single squirrel is befriended by another squirrel of about the same age and they start running around together. He looked dead, other than his very pink color. Is there a checklist I can use to confirm? New hair usually starts growing around June after they have shed their Winter fur. Aside from being writer for Wildlife Informer, she's an avid bird watcher as well as the owner of several pet reptiles. Thank you, ali. Since the one you are using is working I would appreciate the advice as to what to buy, and how close you keep it to her home. Two days later he was back to being touchy scratchy. Excessive salt intake will cause thinning of hair in squirrels. Usually eye discharge or conjunctivitis is caused by bacteria. The western gray squirrel ( Sciurus griseus) is an arboreal rodent found in the western areas of the US and is considered to be more shy than the eastern gray squirrel. It's usually self-limiting and the squirrel's immune system will ultimately overcome it. They don't have no missing fur though. I wish you could feel the fur of my resident girl squirrel, Lucky. Bill. Do you have any advice on fixing what seems to be a super dry skin issue? They do grow out of it, usually by the time they wean. Spotted Ground Squirrels are found in the central and southwestern portions of the US. Linda. How do we get him to stop scratching himself? If they break off, it's a fungus. I can help. There is no fear of overdose, since it has never been proven to have any toxic side effects. Lots of exercise is also necessary to keep them from becoming fat. I am best friends with Jennifer Harrson and she led me to you with high recommendations. They may nest in your attic, raid your bird feeder or tunnel near your foundation, but they also offer tons of entertainment with their high-energy antics. (Not sure it that means anything or not). Thanks, Hi, Chinthaka! Vitamin D deficiency can cause itchy skin and hair loss. Hi Bill. I suspect one of them is perceived as a predator and they are keeping a low profile. He still comes in my backyard to eat everyday I just returned from a trip and noticed the hair loss or else I wouldve treated it way sooner, Hi, Molly! We are in PA, I believe this is a red squirrel - about the size of a small cat. He still is VERY active but not aggressive. Hi Sheri! I took pictures today and can send them to you anytime. Joanna Henrichs, El Cerrito. This is either Dermatophytosis, or Mange, and I'm tending toward the skin/ hair fungus, because I don't see scabs. I read in one of your letters that almonds are a no no? Lauric and Capric acid have proven by study to effectively treat them. Squirrel Noises and Sounds: Barks, Screams, Chirping-What Do The Calls Mean? if you ordered under a different name send it to me at SquirrelNutrition@Yahoo.com and include the e-mail address you included when ordering and I will do a search. Please leave us a report. Hi, Haley! In the mean time, we will be removing them, ripping room apart, to include carpet, and spraying room, baseboards, etc. while only 10 found so far, we will be dilligent in weeks to come! #2. I have a strong background in parasitology, so I think these squirrels have some sort of parasitic infection perhaps mange? Yesterday night i saw 2 indian palm squirrel lying in my house like they are dead.but they are not. Hi William, I have coconut oil pills in our cabinet and can just prick one with a needle and squeeze some out on her food or will she not touch it then? The Arizona Gray does not make many sounds and will avoid predator detection by remaining motionless for long periods of time. So, you will actually be doing them a favor. Hi Karina! I think I would first try to treat them with Ivermectin and watch for improvement. What about yogurt? Bill. Ground squirrels range from 8 to 12 inches (25 - 30 cm) in length. Is it too soon to diagnose what it could be? Should I be concerned or seek medical attention? Thanks for writing! Hi I have a squirrel that I have had since he was a newborn and he's been inside every since. Then, put one drop of kitten flea drops on the back of it's neck. He is however still itching a lot is that normal? Last fall I re-lanscaped the front yard and used black mulch. I use it topically and internally. Can you please help me. Mites are tiny insects, dermatophytosis is a fungus. He has always had plenty of fresh veggies fruit acorns nuts flowers buds branches, yogurt at all times and for at least a month I've added wax worms, super worms, crickets, and to his water which he drinks plenty of I've added vitamin drops, calcium drops, and colloidal silver. Lol his back feet arent strong enough. They will literally kill each other during mating season if they get a chance. We just brought in a squirrel - its fairly young, perhaps born in early spring? Marc Taylor posted a photo of the squirrel on the . ( That's why they make pacifiers.) Thanks for your prompt response! Left untreated this can kill a squirrel! Instead, I recommend a simple Nutritional treatment. There is no easy way to get a squirrel to stop scratching. Bill. This lesion looks too perfectly circular for mange. Key Characteristics: Western gray squirrels typically measure 18 to 24 inches long, and may weigh more than 2 pounds. I have pictures that I could send to you, to see if it looks the same, if you contact me by e-mail at: I put some tee tree oil on them and flee liquid on neck 2 weeks ago. I'd like to see if I can treat them passively (without catching them). But, they are searching for the one another. Do I need to worry about not only these two but that they may pass it to the healthy ones? Write to me at SquirrelNutrition@Yahoo.com and remind me of this conversation,(even a cut and paste,) and I will forward your request to my associate in SriLanka who is my expert on Palm Squirrels! It broke my heart to see it like this. It's not contagious to humans or other animals but it is viral and can be spread to other squirrels. The only acceptable terms I'm allowed to use are things like "Immune Challenges," which will probably be outlawed over time also! If nothing else, you'll temporarily rid him of his fleas, lice and intestinal parasites. You can send the picture to SquirrelNutrition@Yahoo.com, plus you can communicate directly with me through that e-mail address instead of having to go through this blog. I did so enjoy seeing the birds feed, I'm concerned for the safety of my dogs, the squirrels have hair missing and terrible sores, Please advise, Hi Bill Read the article. If you want to try to treat for mange, you can, and it won't hurt your squirrel, but since your squirrel is in captivity, you do not need the Ivermectin. Her belly looks like Grey with circular spots. The northern flying squirrel is nocturnal and will glide from tree to tree instead of actually flying. Supercooling is where an animal will drop its temperature below freezing during hibernation, and then begin shivering for 15-20 minutes until it warms back up to its normal temperature. Despite their highly localized habitat, these squirrels are not a threatened species. Hi Bill, Does not seem to be mange or fungal. Susan, Hi Susan! The southern flying squirrel ranges throughout eastern North America, from southern Canada to south Texas, on to Mexico and into Central America. Getting the squirrel out into the sun will help it synthesize Vitamin D. Nut Squares contain Cod Liver Oil which also contains Vit D. Now I made them in two different cages for sleeping. He eats well, potties regularly, and he is continuing to grow. It's an immune system boosting herb. Bigger bird Predator Red tail. One every seven days for 2 doses is the normal treatment. Please give us an update. We do not allow other people to handle him. She isn't letting it get healed. They are not even running away from me.i think they are poisoned. In the case of arctic ground squirrels, this is 98 degrees. There is a safer and slower way to treat mites. Until a few weeks ago, I noticed that her teeth had fallen out, or something, it's hard to see, (she was chewing using her molars) and she was coming by more and more frequently for food. If you want to remove a content that you own on my channel please e-mail me (meg.moh.elyas@gmail.com) ASAP, I will respond within 24 hours or less. There is a way to get a squirrel to take food from you, but it takes some time. come in contact with even a squirrel sized dose, because it will kill them. The only caution is, don't give it on a routine basis to treat for fleas and lice. Bill they are outside living in a palm tree and they are getting more wild. The Douglas squirrel takes full advantage of its restricted range, happily taking up residence in stands of pine, fir, spruce, and hemlock from sea level to subalpine altitudes. Even if it is not Mange, a dose will temporarily relieve it of fleas, lice, and Intestinal parasites. So, you have a naked squirrel? Hi Linda, I really hope this calms him down . about 2 months ago female (while hormonal prob) started losing belly fur, some on bottom feet (a little I think) too? 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. She's the only one I've spotted, but then again, she's the only one we pay attention to. There's no red marks and scabbing, just no hair suddenly. Shes extremely itchy and there are a couple very tiny scabs on her. Have you seen it before? More than two would be really bad, probably killing the squirrel. Bill. Bill, We have a young squirrel who comes daily for nuts and fruits. Hello, I ordered ivermectin from your site yesterday, but before I give it Id like to send you pics to see if you think its mange. That's rather strange for the hair to fall out so suddenly. He doesn't like the taste, but if I cover it with coconut oil and wait a day I can trick him. I have a wild squirrel in my yard that has no fur except on his tail. My guess is that you would need to find out who the squirrel hater is in your neighborhood and find out what kind of neurotoxic poison he or she is using to decrease the squirrel population in your neighborhood. Because there are skin viruses that can be transmitted from humans to squirrels. Shirts are not the answer. A couple weeks ago I noticed quite a bit of fur missing from around its neck, two spots mainly. I'd been assuming it's mange, but after reading your articles, I think it might be Dermatophytosis after all. Its one Robin mainly but every once in a while I see the 2 of them together for a short time but they are looking for worms I believe. It's 0.2mg - 0.4mg/kg (200 - 400 mcg/kg) once every 7 - 14 days. We are now in the late season breeding time, (June/July,) and it is possible, since your boy is now sexually mature, that the whistle you heard was in response to him getting a whiff of a female in estrus. You may also notice premature wrinkles as a result of. Animal Rescue League of Boston -- For weeks, a squirrel that appeared to have a "white fur beard" has visited the backyard of Angela Fernquist, a mother of four in Hanover, Massachusetts. Thanks, A slow but safe way to treat mange in squirrels is to put out a heavy bowl that the squirrels can't move or tip over and put a 20% solution of Colloidal Silver in filtered or distilled water for them to drink. I won't be able to catch and administer meds to that number of animals. Is there a way to stop him from doing this? These squirrels are highly territorial in their defense of their stored food supplies known as middens. Luckily the bites don't get infected, but they sure hurt from being so deep. He does appear to be better today, as far as his activity level, but he is still very red, and a pit stand-offish. The squirrels have to be sleeping together. Not that we don't mind caring for them, but not legal to keep them as pets here and we have plenty on our hands to do beyond that. Over a period of 4 to 6 months without sufficient calcium, a squirrel's body will start pulling calcium from it's bones to support this growth of teeth. If it's lice, you can obtain a Nit Comb at any pharmacy to come out the little egg sacks or Nits. Hi Steph! Have two one male, one female, separate cages both about 3 yrs old. Thanks so much. Just about everything, especially males, will set him off. If there's any advice that would be great! Regarding his skin, he has always been touchy itchy. 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. Is there anything I can do to help him? He has at least 8 wounds, each now swollen to about a cubic centimeter in volume. And, yes we do sells it. Found baby squirrel in driveway appears bird got to him and then dropped him - couple of toes gone and injury by one ear. Sorry. SquirrelNutrition@Yahoo.com I'm in Columbus Ohio and try to help. I'm happy to find a place where maybe could help me. I've had an un-releasable squirrel for the last six years, and I'm only aware of one molting or shedding time per year. I've also seen them in Delaware County at Hogback Ridge Preservation Park. Buddy had his first full night of sleep. I'm ready to keep him for the long haul, but after today I dont know. I obviously think the worst and it's so heartbreaking. Key Characteristics: Arizona gray squirrels are recognized by their long, tuftless ears, gray fur, white- to cream-colored bellies, and bushy gray tails with white highlights. I do not see one the worst two days hope its not to late for him . Bill, Hello, Can the same medicine be used and if so, what dosage? Their eyes range from brown, yellow, blue, as well as a bi-eyed orange color. Hi, Rod! Ha! It's really bitten by other squirrels or a disease? I doubt that the squirrel was looking to sleep with your chickens! Thanks again. I always tell people that if you have a squirrel tame enough to touch and handle, use a drop or two of flea drops like Revolution. Residents can attract more ring-necked doves by planting trees around their homes. The one thing that is universally characteristic in a starvation situation is that their hair quits growing and falls out. Not sure what that might be, are you able to send a picture? Revitalizes your nails and helps you to keep a shiny and healthy hair. Hello, If so, you shouldn't use Ivermectin on it, because it is too hard to dose for babies. I've tried making specail nuts cakes with shelled sunflower seeds (seem to be their favorite nut) and mixing it in peanut butter and spreading it on nuts. Ive dusted him lightly a few times with food grade diatomaceous earth. There's no need for all that effort. So, I have to be very careful how I term things, and avoid things such as specific diagnoses, even though I have worked directly with doctors for over 40 years and have seen conditions that they have diagnosed and have provided the treatments for these diagnoses. From what I was able to find online, it looks like he might have raccoon roundworm disease. You only need a very, very tiny dab, ( an amount about the size of a large grain of sand,) spread on a nut meat to treat a squirrel. So I took her for the tests etc, turns out she has an enlarged fatty liver which is genetic. Thanks! I am not worried about her in particuilar as ALL the squirrels have suddenly disappeared, not only her. Otherwise it will get real slimy, and lose the good stuff if it sits in the refrigerator!) he has a rare skin disease, I can't figure out how to cure it. Kale Yellow bellied marmots can be found in the mountains of the western United States (Rockies, Sierra Nevada, Mt Rainier). According to the packaging they provide 100% of the needed Calcium and Magnesium as well as a host of other things. Below 76 degrees it starts turning solid. I thought I was going to have to release one early because it became dangerous . Copy. Hi Lynn! So, yes, they can be carried by the mother and transmitted to her babies. He lays there cuddles on me or my husband sometimes taking a nap. My question is, is it safe for him to be chewing into this dead skin. The wing coverts (feathers) are white. 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