But she will NOT eat anything else I try to give her. I believe my squirrel and her babies have good reason to be "in hiding" and will hopefully come back. If you do not have a Vet that will see the squirrel, write me back at SquirrelNutrition@Yahoo.com, and I will try to give you some help on home treatments. pinpoint accuracy. I have pictures that I could send to you, to see if it looks the same, if you contact me by e-mail at: 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. Indeed, many of the 40 proposed Red subspecies are thought to actually be colour variants. Should i try the treatment on your site, and how do you get him to take the nut? Bill, I have a squirrel I am trying to nurse back to normality after being diagnosed with Squirrel Pox. Infact, it didn't even seem to bother him while I scrubbed at them with a q tip during the bath, and even took some tweezers to one that was fairly detatched. 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. Some squirrels, ( like my Lucky,) will eat coconut oil straight, while some squirrels won't touch it alone. Her tail hairs grows long and become variegated with subtle shades of gray, white and black highlights. It involves puncturing the skin with tiny needles to promote collagen and elastin production to target. They also possess a keen sense of smell and hearing. Long story, short, she has a couple of squirrels now that follow her around her yard like puppies and even know what pocket she carries nuts in because they try to climb up her leg to get to her left pocket. Typically on women, or men with long hair, who were brought in with injuries from a bar fight or a domestic violence, where someone pulled out a handful of hair. I just noticed today, another young male (breeding season again) is missing his ears also (one has scabs on it the other one has already started growing hair back on it. This species is listed as endangered in Oregon and is a candidate species in Washington. But because I had heard that coconut oil was good for lesions etc. If a single squirrel ate two of them, it probably wouldn't kill it, but it would probably be lethargic and nauseated for a couple days. Did you read the site? It could be a number of things. If you have a Vet you might want to have a consultation and have the tail checked with a Doppler to see if it is a circulation problem. Black Squirrel Facts: Are They More Aggressive? Range: Northeastern Russia - Turkestan and adjacent Mongolia. She was still in her winter nesting box and hadn't gotten out to make a clean fresh nest yet. Was running frantically sqeaking all over the house. As to the squirrel chewing and biting them, this is normal behavior for a squirrel. Guess I just needed some reassurance that this might work. 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. I live in Southern NJ. Thank you so much. When my first squirrel, Lucky, got it, I believe it was my fault because I violated one of the basic principles of being a Registered Nurse, "Always wash your hands between taking care of patients." They are loaded with tannin and that is like "speed' for squirrels. As long as you are in a relaxed, non-threatening posture, ( preferably sitting,) it won't be long before they will be waiting for you to come out for their daily feeding. Hi, 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. Its red in color. Hope Bill can shed some light on this. Watching him suffer was horrible, esp. Most commercial formulas are made from skim milk with a bunch of useless fillers and vitamins. I use pecan half's because it give a nice broad surface and the grooves hold the oil well. If you have already ordered Ivermectin from me, and would like to go the flea drop route,( which I recommend,) just let me know and I'll issue a refund through PayPal. They have a marked light-colored ring around their eyes and pointed . Hi there Im just trying to keep his energy up and keeping the wound from getting infected. These ear notches are one way that I am able to tell who is who! 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! These spots on her belly dont really look like squirrel pox to me but I wanted to see if you had any idea as to what this can be and what I can do to help her. Also, look to see what it may be gnawing on. Does this look like a skin disease or can they take this much fur off to line their nests? Hi Marmot! How often should I apply the Ionic Silver to the hair loss areas? I released her back in mid September. She's actually looking very aged when I compare these pics to pics I took 3 weeks ago. Before long, they will be up close, and you will be able to get food to specific squirrels. Bill, Hello, I have tried to read all the comments to see if anyone had this problem. Bill, theres this squirrel n my yard that has a red egg shape knot like on his head wonder what cause this n is it contagious /been feeding birds n naturally squirrels come too / iam disable n like to observe them, Hi, Pam! You don't have Mange because Mange mites do not pass by casual contact. If you feel their body around the shoulders and ears you can feel little bumps that are white, and come off sort of like dandruff when scratched. 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. Sounded like when you let air out of a balloon. Bill. Sorry it took so long to get back to you. As long as it is Ivermectin 1.87% you can use a tiny little dab on a nut meat once per week for two to 3 weeks. We thought that it was just because she was a little overweight and her belly would sometimes drag when she walked. California ground squirrels have a white ring around each eye. They are not even running away from me.i think they are poisoned. Any advice is greatly appreciated! He has been very calm and loving,till today. Thanks for writing! It sounds like maybe I could follow your advice re: coconut and oil. A Vet wrote and told me this. Mange is most commonly spread by direct animal to animal contact. First I would need to know what you are feeding. Hi Sarena! 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. He started chattering and growling again. It is found in conifer forests and mixed woods throughout the northern and western United States and Canada, in the Rocky Mountains, and in the Appalachians as far south as northern Georgia. Platinum foxes originated on a fur farm in the 1930's. Their fur is a mixture of gray and white colors. But this one is sleeping almost all the time in day and active in night. Bill, Thanks for the advice! I saw another squirrel mother a day after I last saw the one I have asked about but sadly, she became road kill 2 days later and she too had babies, 2 of which i have seen running aorund my property that are very scared of everything but they seem to be eating just fine. August 2013 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. Breaks my heart any suggestions would be appreciated. Make two of them and rub one bag on one squirrel to pick up some of its scent and put it in with the opposite squirrel. 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. Another consideration is what you have in the bottom of the cage. 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. 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! Hi, Amy! The only caution is, don't give it on a routine basis to treat for fleas and lice. But pasquallie will alwAys be the baby no matter his age. 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. The fact that it went from pink to black usually means that the hair is starting to regrow. I am not able to find ivermectin in my locality Hi Melwin! If the squirrel is just stunned and recover's enough to get out of the box, simply open the garage door or the door to the porch and let it escape on it's own. What State do you live in? 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. Much appreciated. I've been feeling the squirrels in my backyard every morning for the last 5 years (I can not touch them). I don't have experience with squirrel pox since I don't live in an area where we see this condition. I felt so badly for the poor little thing. Bill, Hi, Lauren! But, you listen to the fast talking announcer at the end of the ad and find out there is a whole long list of life threatening conditions, including cancer, that you need to talk to your doctor about. Do you have any suggestions? Bill, my squirel has one spot he keeps itching its not bald but its a constant itch what do I do, Hi Tyler! Ive read this can be corrected with proper diet. Bill. ( Wal Mart has them in their Vitamin section for $3.00 to $4.00 for a bottle of 100.) Articles may contain affiliate links which enable us to share in the revenue of any purchases made. When most people think about squirrels these are the animals that they have in mind. Its breaking my heart. He healed nicely and has been breeding this season with no problems. Hi, Nisha! 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. The kind we carry on our website is from Wilderness Family, and it is the best coconut oil I have ever found!Bill. of June, right on time her new hair started growing again. Thanks! Regards, Justin, Hi Justin! To describe it, there's a patch above his leg, flesh is visible and he keep on scratching it. (I read the article in the blog about mange, but I don;t think that's what this is.) I think I would first try to treat them with Ivermectin and watch for improvement. Mange is always a possibility in a squirrel, but it is more rare in hot weather because there is no need for them to sleep together to keep warm. Then, when it does arrive, what's the best way to administer it? Its also been introduced to parts of the West. I have many rescue squirrels that have been released here and I see them daily. I plan to get him accustomed to the outdoors in the spring. I'm in Northern California and have a couple backyard grey squirrels that look like they have mange. He stopped to scratch, several times. Hi Susan! person that is experienced in the field. She recently has acquired a large open wound on her hind leg that she nonstop is digging at. Bill, Hi I need help with a squirrel that has been coming around and eating from the bird feeder. Red squirrel fur can range from jet black to a dull yellowy-brown (often referred to as "buff"), covering most shades of red and brown in between, and the pelage . He will perk up now and then, open his eyes. Thank you, you have helped save countless squirrels! Luckily the bites don't get infected, but they sure hurt from being so deep. If you could send a picture of what you are seeing on your squirrel to SquirrelNutrition@Yahoo.com I would be happy to evaluate and comment. Do not use cedar chips. Hi William, I rehab over 200 squirrels per year and have much experience with mange and treatment. Good day, I cant seem to find a way to attach the photo. I leave in Michigan. He would not eat it, but I came home from vacation and his hair was growing back, and is almost all back now! Mark Wolfe, 11 Ways to Make the Most of Your Towns Curbside Cleanup Day, 7 Important Things to Know About Your Squirrel Feeder, 12 Types of Bird Feeders Every Backyard Birder Should Know, 12 Ways to Predict the Weather by Watching Nature in Your Backyard, 9 Safety Rules You Should Always Follow Around the Fire Pit, Solved! Ha! thank you in advance. Its upper parts are a rich chestnut or rusty reddish gray color, but its belly is white. But he got me good today. The brown females blend in with their field habitat. I'm no fan of giving small squirrels anti fungal agents such as Nystatin, because they are toxic to the liver. Our blind squirrel, Lucky, is only 3 years younger and I get all emotional whenever I think of her leaving us, but, unfortunately, death is a part of life. PS You can contact me direct at SquirrelNutrition@Yahoo.com, Just nuts. Hope this information helped! I happened to see that William recommended calcium for your squirrel. My cat lost all his hair ,except on his face. Bill Many people may not have the chance to observe the animal they've given the medicine to after the fact in order to ensure there weren't side effects suffered. Baby squirrels often have maggots or fly larvae covering a wound. Read: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23257726 Bill, Thank you! Your website and medication saved her life. There are 65 species of squirrels in the United States. Will look if not is there an oil I can purchase? She lost a tremendous amount of weight, was lethargic, her eyes were fogging over and she was hardly eating. Bill. There are many sites that sell it. Otherwise it will get real slimy, and lose the good stuff if it sits in the refrigerator!) Arctic Ground Squirrels range over most of Alaska. This is not a disease, but rather a deficiency. Hi, Daniel! What do I do?!? I just don't know what to do. Squirrels have to chew on hard objects to keep their teeth wore down. Hi Linda! So, yes, they can be carried by the mother and transmitted to her babies. That's what makes it tough to feed them right when they are released. His calcium intake is just what he gets from the foods and rodent blocks in his diet. But if the time ever comes can I get another squirrel somehow and share my love raising another baby into our home? I assume that you have a Palm Squirrel. I have two human boys 21 and 16. My concern is you said this normally happens in winter and we are no where near then and it is already bald and he keeps scratching. We feed the "critters" around our place and I recently noticed a grey squirrel missing most of the fur on its back. Once their hair is well on its way to growing back in, you can stop treating. 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. I just use an Incandescent grow light from my local hardware store. Squirrels synthesize Vitamin D the same way humans do. This is in Catalonia (Spain, mediterranean coast) She lost one of her Palm Squirrels to the disease,because the treatment was started too late. Thankyou. Overall length is 16 to 20 inches, and average weight is 1.5 pounds. Lauric and Capric acid have proven by study to effectively treat them. Is she always going to be bald? This requires a large amount of calcium to sustain this growth. Hi Berenice! My concern is the areas on its fur that look like light-color patches. He is about 4 weeks old and has hair on his head and tail and it looks like some hair is starting to grow on the rest of his body. The eye ring is a thick, white circle around the rodent's black eyes. Is this a single squirrel? As with other squirrels, the diminutive Douglas squirrel will raid bird nests to supplement its diet. LOL at four months of age. The Eastern fox is the largest tree squirrel in the United States, can weigh more than two pounds and will survive for many years in the wild. Rock squirrels are found in the southwest of the US and are almost always found in rocky areas such as canyons and cliffs. Blue Dawn will kill fleas and lice also. Thanks for your KIND reply Peter!! PS. The number has some uncertainty in it as some species of squirrels have subspecies and the subspecies sometimes get moved up into their own new separate species. Have none. It's not contagious to humans or other animals but it is viral and can be spread to other squirrels. In your case, you will be doing something similar, only with a couple modifications. 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. These flaps allow the rodents to fly around the forests they call home. Since your squirrel has stopped eating, and has developed a rash, my guess is that it is something it is eating. It looks like dark skin with fur fallen off or wet skin. I've called poison control center but they couldn't help. Appreciate your great site!!! But, they are searching for the one another. Bill Because there are skin viruses that can be transmitted from humans to squirrels. Bill. I feed my squirrels a lot of avocado in winter. Squirrels do make their rounds. I don't want to add more to what she's already been given for fear of causing harm. just curious.. Fred does the same sound too that ur Lucky does, for no reason. is it ok for them to lick within reason? We have 3 baby squirrels and they have been miserably itchy. Yes, a picture would help! Please send a good close up picture of what you are seeing to me at SquirrelNutrition@Yahoo.com , so that I can better evaluate it. These chipmunks are highly adaptable and live in many different types of environments with different food sources. He seems to want to lick the areas where I put it. He gave a valiant fight but was just too sick. But when i got closer, I noticed he was missing a bunch of hair and his skin appeared wrinkled and hard. I've become very fond of him and just want to make sure he's made a full recovery. Thank you! Hi Jithu! You didn't say whether the squirrel has any nasal discharge. 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. 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