To everyone else who replied, thanks for the responses and it's greatly appreciated! He can also get aggrevated and bite me too when he gets frustrated because I can't understand what he is trying to show me or tell what he wants. Thanks for any advice you can provide! I plan to get him accustomed to the outdoors in the spring. There is a safer and slower way to treat mites. Despite its small size it is extremely successful from a biological standpoint with 21 different sub-species identified across its vast range that spans from northern New Mexico to Minnesota and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. DeeDee is 3/12 years old and is an exclusively indoor squirrel (although, I would love to transition her to outdoor but don't think she would do well since she has not been outside since she was about 3 months old). And, yes we do sells it. I found some info about squirrels and his need for pedialyte and how to make it home made. Bill, Hello I just purchased your invermectin paste to treat what I think is a case of mange in one of my backyard squirrels I have pictures and videos and half of this poor guys hair is gone. Problem #2: Lately he tends to lick a lot. Bill, Hey Nikki! We handle tons of e-mail every month and responding to replies on the Blog are very time consuming! They look like black heads. He had my heart at first sight. Appreciate the response. I am able to get ivermectin in a syringe but not as a paste - can this be used in the same manner (spreading on nuts) that you mention above for the paste? What I know, is what I've read and studied about this condition. Many kudos sir! Sounded like when you let air out of a balloon. SquirrelNutrition@Yahoo.com I am thinking since it is typically a squirrely feeding frenzy when I toss peanuts into the yard, it will be tough to dose each squirrel (about 6 - 8 of them) separately with any effectiveness. She weighs 45 grams. I've noticed that he is covered in kind of scabby white things, at first I thought it was flaky skin, but tonight I bathed him and noticed it was a little more intense than that. Chard its gotten bigger over the past few days. Your squirrel may have the same disease as a Palm Squirrel in Sri Lanka. I'm going to assume that this is a male squirrel and the swollen area you are observing is very dark. A couple weeks ago I noticed quite a bit of fur missing from around its neck, two spots mainly. If you write to me at SquirrelNutrition@yahoo.com I will forward your e-mail to her and she will make contact with you! My e-mail is SquirrelNutrition@Yahoo.com. I can send you pictures of what they look like. I don't know what has caused it and it just seems to be getting worse. Most squirrels like avocado, but you will find a few who don't. 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. I have been hydrating (I believe its a her) with salt/sodium water until I could get some puppy powder milk replacer. Bill Of course, it's as harmless as an earthworm. Im so grateful. We can provide either drops or treated pecan squares for clinical trials. Hi William, I have a tame outside squirrel who appears to have mange. We are starting to introduce avocado but they haven't learned to swallow quite yet. Hi bill, Hi Amy! The next day I noticed he was holding his tail and chewing on it like a corn cob. I bought a couple strong UV lights for reptiles and have them pointing on her now. The bald areas start to look dirty when the new hair starts to emerge and regrow! Watching him suffer was horrible, esp. Please help me with a suggestion because I feel so bad for their suffering. So, at this point, I can only hope that it isnt mange and is only the pregnancy that created it as there isnt anything I can do at this point in time. If all else fails, we have an herb called "Dionaea Muscipula," that works very well against stubborn infections in squirrels. please suggest some medicine Also, increase the good fats in their diet. (It's called less competition.) He looked dead, other than his very pink color. It is unusual that he bites you, because males usually will allow only one handler, usually a female, but it is probably the other animals that are setting him off. Hi Danny! Is there anything I can do to help him? Humboldts flying squirrel is the third and final type of flying squirrel found in North America and the United States. Her new home in the garage has no windows. Bill, Hi, Lauren! Then, when it does arrive, what's the best way to administer it? More than likely, it was looking to get an egg to nibble the shell for calcium. look, Hi Mary! The weather here is starting to get very cold. I never meant for him to stay with us but now, I'm not sure he could make it in the wild. Many thanks in advance! Pinos chipmunk, and San Bernardino chipmunk (source). ( Light through glass doesn't count because it filters out the spectrum of light needed for this synthesis.) Their small stature, nonaggressive nature, and rear-facing fangs do not pose much threat to the humans. Do we need to get him a "UV" light as we haven't been letting him go outside? It may take a little longer, but for now, it's the best you can do when you cannot feed them directly. I thought maybe one of the many hawks or owls in the area might have grabbed them. Am I being too impatient? Bill. It has excellent eyesight and also carries highly developed senses of smell and touch. Bill. Let me know if you got it. Nutritionally, I would give it a Nut Square or two every day and try to get some chunks of raw coconut oil in it, and start a daily feeding of raw coconut in the shell. Luckily they haven't bitten me but there have been close calls ! I feel itchy and wanted to know. There is no fear of overdose, since it has never been proven to have any toxic side effects. The red tailed chipmunk is found in the Rocky Mountain region of Montana, Idaho and Washington. 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. Wearing them isn't always an easy task, though. Hi Therese! He is an inside squirrel. Diet: Grasses, flowering plants, berries, roots, mosses, and lichen. (source). It seems that every time a few get this they die and I wont see any affected squirrels for a while and then it starts again. Bill. While it isnt technically flying, the squirrels will run to the top of trees, jump out, and spread their skin flaps to help them glide to their next destination. No redness at all. Her belly looks like Grey with circular spots. Hi Tanya! Hi. I would go outside to attend to wild squirrels, then came indoors and handled Lucky. No dogs in my yard. I took pictures today and can send them to you anytime. The wing coverts (feathers) are white. Here in the US, two things can make that happen, mange and skin/hair fungus. I took her to the vet but they don't deal much with wild animals. Bill. Then, put one drop of kitten flea drops on the back of it's neck. The Tribes are further broken down into GENUS and then into SPECIES. From what I've found online, I guess it can only be squirrel pox? Apparently, to preserve protein, the hair follicles shut down and the hair quits growing and falls out. I suspect one of them is perceived as a predator and they are keeping a low profile. As soon as he gets a little more trusting again, I will send a pic. Have you tried a dose of Ivermectin? can you send me a picture of what you are seeing on your squirrels so I could evaluate it? I am afraid go outside and bring the sickness on my shoes to my 4 cats in house . I have pictures if you are interested. Im so sorry for your loss Thanks so so much for whatever you may be able to help me with, Lisa Waldrop a squirrel lover like yourself, Hi Lisa! He has access to all his food that i have for him so he pick and choose what wants to eat. Should I stop feeding by hand or getting close? Whereas a human has to go to a dentist to get broken teeth fixed, a squirrel has to wait for the teeth to regrow. So far real good! Thanks for writing! It may be that we are dealing with both mange and a fungus. White-eyes (Zosteropidae) Wood-Warblers (Parulidae) Woodpeckers and Allies (Picidae) Wrens (Troglodytidae) Search for: The poor guys have what originally looked to be swollen puncture injuries. No irritation associated with the bald spot. Cant see them well in the dark . Squirrel synthesize Vitamin D the same as humans, by direct exposure to sunlight. I have had him for 2 and a half years and he never had had any problems until now. Her little friend disappeared for a week and came back weak and emaciated and looked like she had not eaten the whole time. We have a new hairless squirrel who is being treated with nutritional support. It's going to be super cold here (MN) for the next week or two so I worry about this little guy, He's so adorable with his missing tail. For people who have established a personal feeding arrangement with their squirrels, and have multiple squirrels that show up, I tell them to pick a convenient day, and feed a treated nut meat to as many as show up together on that day. They are dominant over the antelope ground squirrels that also live in their areas and will chase them out of their territory. I assumed it got into a fight with another one. Patricia is a wildlife enthusiast that loves traveling and learning about wildlife all over North America and the world. Many thanks in advance for your time / any reply. Regards, Toni, Hi Toni! Thanks! It sounds like the squirrel you are describing may have Squirrel Pox. It is a large species of chipmunk, more darkly colored and spends more time in trees than other chipmunks. The squirrels do scratch,but, I don't see missing fur. I haven't seen him itching, he's eating fine that I can see and he looks healthy. I also have a humidifier going most of the day and night and keep a jar with wet sponge in his bedding area to make it like a little sauna in there. Thank you. I'd be happy to send photos if that would help. I don't know what was growing on the squirrel, but it sounds like it had been dead for a while. The rest parts of the body range from tawny to cinnamon to gray. She's now 7yrs old. Also, once your squirrels lose their taste for milk, you will need to provide a good calcium source to support the growth of their Incisors teeth, and keep their bones healthy. They are rarely seen during daylight hours. Lately I've noticed less squirrels and a few of them don't look healthy. Thank you in advance! Squirrels have a very keen sense of smell and the bulk of their time during summer and fall is spent looking for food and keeping their Drays and dens fixed up for the coming winter. And what is the Clavamox treating? You could trim his back toenails, but, be aware that he will not be able to hold on tight when you have him out of his cage. It might be hard trying to feed chunks of it if it is warm outside. Even if it is not mites, you will help temporarily rid the squirrel of fleas, lice and intestinal parasites. I have him inside a box now with a towel and gave him some dog food, he looks like he might die I don't know what to do I'm very distressed and upset and dont know how to help him. 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. Is it possible for you to send me picture(s) of what is going on so I could evaluate and give my opinion? Squirrel had mange for weeks before Ivermectin paste was administered once a week for four weeks according to directions, Also, Colloidal Silver, and instead of coconut oil I gave her fresh raw coconut which she still loves to eat. We are new at this. You received it because you commented on the thread. Lots of exercise is also necessary to keep them from becoming fat. The way you calculate a dose is weight (in kg) x recommended dose (mg/kg) / concentration of medicine (mg/ml). They have been on it for 3 days. If nothing else, you'll temporarily rid him of his fleas, lice and intestinal parasites. Beautiful reddish-orange iridescent throat. Like the Alaska marmot, the Hoary marmot hibernates for up to eight months per year in communal dens. My question is, what else can I do? May 2013 When we had dogs we bought and went through many bottles every summer. Curious? ha. Males: Bright copper-orange on their back (although some males have a green back) and sides of their belly. These squirrels are highly territorial in their defense of their stored food supplies known as middens. Again, some will eat and some won't. I also have before and after pics of my squirrel which i will share through mail. The main thing now is good nutrition. Sincerely: Janisley, Hi, Janisley! this morning I was watching a Grey Squirrel being overly active climbing around a tree and then I noticed that it had dark patches of fur on top and that its tail was not bushy as it should be. They prefer coniferous forests due to their preference for the seeds and nuts of pine trees. The kind we carry on our website is from Wilderness Family, and it is the best coconut oil I have ever found!Bill. It was not their intent, they would have had the nut in a flash and moved away to eat it, but because of the movement, their target was no longer there. Hi Dela! Auks, Murres, and Puffins (Alcidae) Bananaquits. As long as men have been wearing shirts and ties, wives have been trying to scrub out those dirt rings that seem to settle around the collar. Earthworm egg cases look like tiny lemons. Mange won't kill a squirrel, it just makes them look ugly until some kind person, like yourself, comes along and helps them get better. Also, is it safe to treat the ones without the skin loss patches? 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. You could probably have a steady supply of babies to raise. You certainly have an interesting and unfortunate set of symptoms you are presenting. One of three types of squirrels in Arizona, the Arizona gray squirrel lives in remote canyon bottoms and mountain ranges, between 5,000 and 6,000 feet in elevation, among deciduous forest habitats. The Panamint has not been well studied due to its limited range and distance from human populations. They don't seem to have any type of skin rash consisting of flakes, sores, or redness..just heavy amounts of hair loss. It's very itchy w white skin tone bald spots. He will come and go, sleeping and eating in his cage, and eventually will establish his own nest or den and stay away longer. Licking is no problem, because Ionic Silver works both topically and internally. Good day, I would recommend that you continue the high fat diet with raw coconut oil, because it gives them the energy they need to stay warm. The idea is to spread out the treated nuts far enough, that the chances of a single squirrel finding more than two treated nut is greatly reduced. The Cliff Chipmunk is found in the Western United States and typically lives on cliff walls. Yesterday she noticed a squirrel in her yard that has all of the tail fur, but a naked body. She was not around the last months ( I guess she was nursing, like every year) but she came yesterday showing spots of baldness.She scratches her back all the time (most of it has no hair) but it is not red or pink or with crusts. If I had a fool proof method of preserving avocado, I'd be a multi millionaire! The first sign, is the loss of use of it's rear legs because the bones are so weak and fragile, that they cannot stand of use the legs. If you are sure it is not caused by fleas or other insects then treat it with diet. Shirts are not the answer. I'm not really sure what he has. California ground squirrels, also known as Beechey ground squirrels, are common in California, Oregon, Nevada, and Washington. Just notice one of our wild squirrels has an hairless circular lesion the size of an half-dollar behind his front leg on his back. I hope you get this as you needed to go to the bottom of the the list of comments to submit a request. Other than that, not being able to see the squirrel and evaluate the condition of the skin, I really can't think of anything else to tell you, other than to try antibiotics next and avoid the Ivermectin for now and save it for any wild squirrels that might show up with mange looking skin conditions. The squirrel is driven so crazy by the itch that they go to any length, including mutilating themselves in an attempt to make it go away. It is the purest calcium supplement I could find. Bill. I do have a bird bath out at the feeder, would it be better to just put the colloidal silver in that instead? I have order treatment for mange , its couple squirrels suffering on my backyard and local forest scratches they self badly , loosing hair , so nervous . PS. As with other squirrels, the diminutive Douglas squirrel will raid bird nests to supplement its diet. There has been no improvement. It looks raw and crusty around the edges. 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