He is my third son. Hi Steph! I've thought of having him fixed maybe to calm him. Periodically, we run a load of just these towels so we always have a fresh, clean supply to line her cage. Hi Bev! It would be better to feed coconut out of the shell and cold pressed virgin coconut oil instead of the capsules. More than likely it is either a fungus or a skin virus like hand, foot and mouth. It's highly unlikely that one squirrel would be able to find and eat them all. Thanks! Fox Squirrels live in forested areas where they feed on mostly fungi, fruit, seeds, and nuts, but will occasionally also eat bird eggs. Send picture to SquirrelNutrition@Yahoo.com. Is this a flying squirrel or a sugar glider? His passion is raising healthy, disease free squirrels through feeding them the right way and the treatment of common squirrel diseases. Their fur can range in color from white to gray to yellow, red, brown or black. Hello ! Bill. Bill, Dear Nikki, I can't imagine how you feel after 8 or 9 years having lost your squirrel! Dont miss this:Flying Squirrel Facts: Top Ten Things You Need To Know! We feed them black sunflower seeds and a commercial "squirrel food" in the form of a log of pressed corn. So your favorite squirrel may just be doing nesting. August 2018 He chatters and raises his backside and grabs my arm and hand more aggressively . So, you will actually be doing them a favor. meat in the form of frogs, insects, and young birds. The hardest thing I ever did was put my blind squirrel on a diet of 100 calories per day. That has to be one of the creepiest feelings in the world! Time will Tell. You can relax. In S. Ontario, Canada, if that makes a difference. If the paste dries on nut meat for a day or more, do you know if it renders the paste ineffective or less potent? The Northern Idaho ground squirrel may be the same or a different species as the Southern Idaho ground squirrel. I haven't seen him itching, he's eating fine that I can see and he looks healthy. I've been bitten numerous times and have never had a bite get infected. Hi, Chrissy! She will let you know what works best for bathing them!..Bill. Thirteen-lined ground squirrels are native to the central United States and Canada, including parts of Ohio, Arizona, Nebraska, and Kansas to name a few. Bill. You are awesome! Could anyone help us out please? So, if you could get a good picture it would help. They also possess a keen sense of smell and hearing. Bill, Ive got a squirrel thats almost completely bald on his body but not his tail and another whose bald on his tail but not his body. Hi Therese! Thanks again so much Bill for what you do. Low fat formula makes their skin dry and itchy. Read more here:How Long Do Squirrels Live? I see him scratch a bit now, never saw this before. 3. Hi Bev! If not, I had ordered some Ivemectin Paste from you a few days ago, will it hurt if I give that to her now? Bill, I haven't a clue what I can do to help them and that is why I am reaching out here. He was laying on his back in my left hand and I was rubbing scratching every part of his body. Thinning hair and itchy skin is a sign. Yes, I know. As for the tail and the paws, the Dr says that it seems at some point she "froze" (apologies for the bad translation) if I understand correctly she had frost bite and that's why she bit off half of her tail, same story with her front paws, but there is a chance that her paws can heal as there seems to be blood flow there,but she can't say for sure. My question is how do I help my little boy in the mean time? Ive dusted him lightly a few times with food grade diatomaceous earth. (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) Thank you so much. He healed nicely and has been breeding this season with no problems. The eastern gray squirrels fur ranges from dark to light gray and they typically have white bellies. I want to help the little guy! Wishing you a splendid day! Squirrels love it, and the Omega fats in avocados are great for skin and coat. I wish I could attach photo. Thank you so much for your kind words and help! They measure 16 to 20 inches in length, and weigh up to 1.5 pounds. Yes, pictures would help. One cc is enough to treat about 30 squirrels. I've had release squirrels come home with little pieces of their ears missing from some of these spats. Under the guidance of a vet we have saved him. I was planning on having him euthanized at the vet hosp. I wouldn't worry about it.? 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. Since they have half doses, it won't make any difference if an affected squirrel does find and eat two. Mange can kill a squirrel if it is old, debilitated, or malnourished. The Big Differences Between Squirrels and Rats! I think if you did these things, you would see a vast improvement in this squirrel over the next month or two! If not please any suggestions. The other two, Ebony and Ivory have stuck around. He is so loving and affectionate. Is it okay to send you some pictures to hear your opinion and some treatments? I'm a medical wildlife rehabber and veterinary consultant in exotic medicine. The rapid breathing is a sign of shock setting in. The southern flying squirrel can be found in both the northern and southern sections of the eastern United States and has been seen as far south as Florida. I can help. can the squirrels mommy and daddy carry skin mites from them? From this website, I have learned much. He's around 7-8 weeks old. We also have about 4 black crows that have shown up. Thanks! Someone has apparently been feeding it for a long time because he starting coming around about a year or two and he will sit at the door of the business at just look in and he will follow you to your car or to the door of the business. Bill. It is a large species of chipmunk, more darkly colored and spends more time in trees than other chipmunks. It has what looks like an indurated inflammed inner lesion which looks like one puncture mark. Kind of like the commercials for Psoriasis, "Oh, my psoriasis is so much better because of Blah-Blah medication!" (It's called less competition.) My flyers loved pecans. I saw one guy making a delivery actually hand feed it. Thanks! There are about 20 grey squirrels in my neighborhood and about once ever other month one seems to develop a neurological condition, falling over, and narcolepsy, with hair loss, and a giant appetite. 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. So I just wanted to give my thanks to Bill and you all and Blessings for a Joy-Filled 2016. Hope this helped! At a glance the American red squirrel, also called the pine squirrel, is somewhat similar in coloration to fox squirrels. Hi there, my baby squirrel (approximately 5 weeks old), started to nibble his genitals yesterday. I suspect one of them is perceived as a predator and they are keeping a low profile. Today I was lucky enough to find a vet who works on squirrels so am planning to take him to her. It's very difficult to replace on indoor squirrels, but I've found a way to treat it naturally. Once he has observed other squirrels for a few weeks, you will be able to open the cage and let him start exploring his surroundings. It just takes time. Sets with similar terms. If the squirrel does have nasal discharge check its mouth for overgrowth of the lower front Incisors teeth. They not be kept as pets and should be released when they are old enough. I appreciate your site. She was still in her winter nesting box and hadn't gotten out to make a clean fresh nest yet. Although there can be variations - from all black to black and silver - most species will exhibit the aforementioned coloration. The two other squirrels I tossed a treated nut to sniffed it and suddenly bounced straight up two feet in the air and darted away like it was going kill them (I used apple-flavored). One is developing sores. Even if it is not mites, you will help temporarily rid the squirrel of fleas, lice and intestinal parasites. Send it to SquirrelNutrition@Yahoo.com. I used it and it works great for mange. Thanks for writing! The underside is paler with light brown, gray and white hairs. 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. The weather here is starting to get very cold. Hi Michele! They are absolutely clever and, Im sure theyre ganging up on me. We live in a cause and effect world. Bill. We were not sure how much he was suppose to get at one time. Ringneck snakes have smooth scales and round pupils. As the worm crawls out of the ring, it fills the ring with eggs and sperm. There are nine subspecies of the Abert including the Kaibab squirrel which was once thought to be a separate species. July 2016 came from his nose ,whiskers shook. can you send me a picture of what you are seeing on your squirrels so I could evaluate it? I'm unclear on whether dermatophytosis causes itching. And, indeed, it does appear that the fur on her noise is starting to slowly grow back. My e-mail address is SquirrelNutrition@Yahoo.com. These prairie dogs live in colonies of several hundred individuals and hibernate during the winter. There is . I just received an e-mail from a girl who moved back in with her parents and is not able to let her squirrel get out of it's cage. They have their individual likes and dislikes. I cant keep them apart - though they seem to have shunned him anyway. I'd advise starting with the lowest dose. Squirrels are very much like little kids. The wild animals, squirrel's,racoons and possums, have round spots of missing hair. Bigger bird Predator Red tail. Key Characteristics: Southern flying squirrels have giant black eyes, dense, silky gray fur, and a long, flat tail. Some red squirrels also have a black stripe along each side. I'd like to find something that the birds won't eat (we give them their own food), so that all the coconut oil is going into the squirrels. Hi Dean! I'm in Northern California and have a couple backyard grey squirrels that look like they have mange. In a day's time it's black and mushy and he's done with it He has a great diet but just want to make sure he has enough of what he needs. Do it with an open palm. You can send the picture(s) to SquirrelNutrition@Yahoo.com and I'll be glad to evaluate them! No crusting or rash, but grooming grooming grooming. Don`t know if this would help but I noticed the vit. I also have an opossum in the area. Will that work if I make nut balls or something with it? Bill. And what is the Clavamox treating? If the cortizone cream doesn't help, I would try a little raw coconut oil on it. The longest recorded glide of a Southern Flying Squirrel was 200ft, but they usually make much smaller leaps. Dogs love them, squirrels, not so much! Can you put it in the food? Bill. We do not allow other people to handle him. Rock squirrels are found in the southwest of the US and are almost always found in rocky areas such as canyons and cliffs. Additionally,Siskiyou Chipmunkshave three brown and two gray stripes on each cheek (source). There's no need for all that effort. Ring-necked snakes are secretive, nocturnal snakes, so are rarely seen during the day time. A couple weeks ago I noticed quite a bit of fur missing from around its neck, two spots mainly. As with other squirrels, the diminutive Douglas squirrel will raid bird nests to supplement its diet. Its so nice to see that so many other share our passion. She can walk on her on, so she isnt injured. PS You can contact me direct at SquirrelNutrition@Yahoo.com, Just nuts. My pet is a Southern Flying Squirrel. I called several wild life rehabbers, no return calls!. These ground squirrels also secrete special scents that help them communicate. They ask us to allow up to two weeks for shipment, because they make all kinds of wood products. Is this a baby captive squirrel? Why Would They and Where Are They Going? "The White-tailed antelope squirrel is a species of ground squirrel that has brown to gray fur with two white stripes running from the shoulder to the hind end. Hi Laura! What else can I do to prevent it? What is Their Life Expectancy? At first I thought she just looks run down and aged from being a young mamma of 6 mths old.but then I noticed the fur on her on her forehead was thinned, I saw a bald raw spot at the base of her tail, where it meets her lower back and another little raw area. which is six weeks old now and doing real well. They are also less tolerant of urban areas. ( Yes, the breathe through their butt!) It should smell just like fresh coconut. Striped skunk; Eastern spotted skunk *RSG; Virginia . I'm dreadfully sorry I did not get to your Blog comment right away. If a squirrel's tail whiskers burned off in a fire, would they grow back during molting or never grow back? Ebony is terrified of Ariel and will stay in her Oak tree until the hottest part of the day before she will come down to feed. Humboldts flying squirrel is the third and final type of flying squirrel found in North America and the United States. White-nosed Syndrome in Bats There are a few types of genetic aberrations that cause the white coats. Not sure if this is mange or not? However, four days it appeared that he scratched his face/cheeks/close to his eye lower raw. If your finger or hand is in the same location the nut was in when they made their move, they might accidentally bite you. person that is experienced in the field. Thank-you for spending ten years of your life loving a squirrel! 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. She is about 9 months old. You need to make sure that no shepherding dogs like collies, Old English Sheep dogs etc. Thanks so much!! At least four have chronic scratching and are losing big patches of hair near the front shoulders, and I'm certain it's mites. He eats well, potties regularly, and he is continuing to grow. Good nutrition is all that is needed. I had to put in back in cage carefully. I gave her 1 3-week round of medicine mixed in PB walnut pieces (your medicine - thank you so much). Hi, Leigh! 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. When they get soiled, we shake them out and put them in a bucket with ammonia water. When it first came out, former president Reagan was taking it while in the White House when he learned he had developed a cancer. The Rock Squirrel is reported to be a predator that will catch and eat baby wild turkeys and other small birds. Hi Jessica! Then maybe u can tell me whats wrong with him do u have a email adress. If I am feeding my black release she will position herself so she can see in all directions, and is always on the alert. Other one on head. Can I send you some photos, just having your feedback would help. They sell them for dogs in any pet store. They are rarely seen during daylight hours. Bill, I live in MD and have many gray squirrels I feed daily which lately can be up to 8 or more a day and most of them are here at the same time. It would help immensely in how to advise you on it. They are both terrified of the two dominant females, and will do anything to avoid them. Eventually, you will get every affected squirrel treated and on it's way to being cured. I know for sure "my" squirrel had given birth for when I first noticed the missing fur, when standing up to ask for food I noticed her nipples and realized she was feeding her babies. Im also glad to learn through his response to your question how we can get into rehabbing. Thank you for the information I appreciate it so much. We are in PA, I believe this is a red squirrel - about the size of a small cat. He looks extremely bad and I fear hell die soon if he doesnt cut it out and take the meds. As much as I like this little guy, I'm not putting myself at risk of a bite. As to treatment, it sounds like Mange, so I would go ahead and give a dose of Ivermectin. My neighbour got 2 indian palm squirrel orphaned babies and they brought them to our home as we've taken care of some animal orphaned babies near our area. You see more squirrels with mange at this time of year because over the cold months of the year, squirrels gather together in dens and sleep together to keep warm. The eye ring is a thick, white circle around the rodent's black eyes. The Big Differences Between Squirrels and Rats! 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. Bill. Thanks Bev, Hi Bev! I don't see any scabs but I did notice some pinprick dots of blood today. If it doesn't get infected, it forms a crusty serum scab. So, your squirrels won't go to bed without their chocolate milk? :>) I thought she was just pulling the hair out because she was bored or because the skin on her paws itched! He has been in a large cage his whole life, having been found in a cut-down tree before his eyes were even open. She was eating, putting on weight and had energy. She recently has acquired a large open wound on her hind leg that she nonstop is digging at. A high fat diet of Avocado and raw coconut would help. Do you have any thoughts on what it could be? I apparently misunderstood how the meds work. A couple more questions for our squirrels with dermatophytosis--the only coconut we could find was "sweetened flake coconut" but I fear that might do more harm than good--it has propylene glycol as a preservative as well as sugar--but might it help while we wait for your coconut oil to arrive? If I happen to get a pic I'll send it. 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. ID: They have a broad neck ring. Joanna Henrichs, El Cerrito. I use the disposable cloth towels that we used to get in disposable suture packs to line the bottom of my blind squirrels' cage. #3.Start feeding a few soybeans, ( raw if you can get them.) She ate right out of my hand and was VERY hungry. I don't go near them smelling like another animal and i have to change into different squirrel gear when handling each of the males. If your squirrel still has the spots, could you send me a picture at SquirrelNutrition@Yahoo.com ? I would try treating with Ivermectin for a couple of weekly doses. This limits our storage time to around 12 to 16 hours. The bites are potentially dangerous for Palm Squirrels in that they can get the same flesh-eating parasite, (Leishmaniasis,) that humans get in your area of the world. Bill. The Utah prairie dog is a Threatened species. Indeed, many of the 40 proposed Red subspecies are thought to actually be colour variants. Bill. As far as I know, this fungus is unique to squirrels. Shop here: https://genuine-haarlem-oil.com/shop As their name suggests, their tail has black and white rings, much like raccoons and coatis have. Tail length: 12cm - 23cm. He was doing fine the past 3 days but today it's like he's not feeling good at all. As long as you only treat once per week, you will not OD any squirrel. 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. These are among the most common squirrels seen in the United States. You don't know how much it means to me to have found you, since I have no vet that I can consult with. It would be better if you could take a picture and e-mail it to me. I cant seem to find a way to attach the photo. Have you tried a dose of Ivermectin? It does not seem to bother him at all (no itching or anything). The difference being, there's no problem killing mites with Ivermectin. If you are able to get a picture send it to me at SquirrelNutrition@yahoo.com. The amount shown on the matchstick in the photo is more like 0.05ml, or 5 hash marks on a 100 unit syringe, so I'd advise downscaling that dose by about 1/5th and it would be just as effective and much safer. That should take care of it. Its breaking my heart. I HV noticed around his genital and butt a couple things hv appeared. They all converge on my place at once. This squirrel is nearly identical to the Townsend ground squirrel and they can only be told apart through genetic testing. I noticed that you could not find Ivermectin paste anywhere. I had found a baby one year and took care of her for 2 weeks in my home then she went off to live in my yard, had 2 babies by the next spring and then she just disappearedI'm still heartbroken but I just fell in love with them. 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. So far everything we have done has been good as far as eating playing and getting him ready to go back out into the world. I do have a heated water bowl that they all drink from. will keep it up and see. Thanks for writing! It is a fine powder that I just sprinkled on their nuts. I modified a feeder so the squirrels can get the nuts but not the jays, but will your feed work in a feeder? I have researched and the only thing that keeps popping up is squirrel pox. You will just have to wait and see what happens. We put Brewer's Yeast in our Nut Squares for two reasons. Bill. Ringtail: A grayish-brown squirrel-sized animal (about 1 to 2 pounds) with a fluffy black and white ringed tail that is usually longer than its body. I have noticed that some of the squirrels in my yard are losing hair and have large bald spots. Now squirrel have the problem of hair falling, kindly give us the medicine and the food to take care of it. I have a release squirrel named Ariel, that thinks she owns my backyard. I figure the best way to handle my gathering of squirrels is to first take notes on how each squirrel looks, then give that squirrel a treated nut (it will usually eat it somewhere in front of me) then give it a big walnut in the shell and it will run away to bury or eat it, so then I can focus on the next squirrel. 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. Luckily the bites don't get infected, but they sure hurt from being so deep. Thank you. Here's a video I did a number of years ago about how squirrels stay warm in Winter: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8XLK9SYb_RU&t=27s All the fur had been removed around the wounds. You didn't say whether the squirrel has any nasal discharge. I doubt that the squirrel was looking to sleep with your chickens! One has lost all the fur on its tail. Thank u, Hi Chrissy! Since you are able to handle the squirrel, my recommendation would be to try a drop of puppy flea drops on the back of the neck. It's been nearly a week. It looks like dark skin with fur fallen off or wet skin. If you have the squirrel in your possession, simply give it a flea bath with animal flea soap or Blue Dawn dishwashing liquid. You can correspond with me direct at SquirrelNutrition@Yahoo.com. Go out and have a morning cup of coffee or juice every morning and take a couple dozen unroasted peanuts in the shell. Thank you so much. It's the same with getting a squirrel to try other foods. They just itch, so she nibbles. This is one of the few species of squirrel that really loves meat. Bill 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!!! Am I to assume this is a Palm Squirrel? Just about everything, especially males, will set him off. Currently I am applying neosprin and non hydrogenated coconut oil on her wound. I believe the cold weather must have killed the mites. Bill. It will not remove lines, but potentially improve appearance. Thank you for your help!!!! Only treat the ones that will let you toss it to them, otherwise you might overdose one that eats more than one. He or she could check to see if the skin condition is mites, would be able to prescribe something for the mites and the itch and deal with any infection the squirrel might have as a result of it's wounds. Bill. You can check with a vet for a referral or check the internet for a wildlife rehab in your area. They are so intelligent. Gently scrub off the white bits, and if there is a wound under them, apply Neosporin or Raw coconut oil. I obviously think the worst and it's so heartbreaking. The herb is an Immune System Booster that strengthens the Immune System to the point of being able to overcome the disease. I would start feeding it avocado daily. What, if anything, can I do to help? The American red squirrel, however, is much smaller than the fox squirrel, at only 10 to 15 inches long and weighing about a half pound. Hi, Valerie! My baby squirrel has some white powder inside the hair in the body.He itching his body most of the time.What can I do to make comfort him, Hi, Vishmi! Many kudos sir! I have NOT done the ivermectin as I am afraid to dangerous was going to do one drop, maybe will get this kitten formula. I'm wondering if that will help it or what I can do to help this poor thing. Candida is one of the most common fungi to affect humans and very hard to control. There is a condition called Argeria, where silver particles can collect in the skin and turn it silver gray, ( not a problem for a gray squirrel.) If you could send a picture to SquirrelNutrition@Yahoo.com I would be happy to evaluate it and make a suggestion for treatment. It was kinda moist in tthat area so I washed it with just water and blew on it and patted it dry. The easiest way to tell the black-tailed prairie dog from other prairie dogs is to look for its namesake black-tipped tail. (source). I treat Dermatophytosis with good nutrition, because it's their immune system that ultimately rids them of the fungus. Ultherapy - Ultrasound technology will help to tighten the skin around the neck . They have been suffering for a few weeks. Is it possible to send me a close-up picture of the skin condition, plus a picture of the squirrel,(including the tail.?) We discovered a very sick, weak squirrel with massive hair loss and lessions on the back. But, more often than not the area floods with serum, ( white blood cells,) to protect the opening in the skin. This requires a large amount of calcium to sustain this growth. 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