Is there a checklist I can use to confirm? Make sure he is not having urinary problems or constipation such as increased urinating or dragging his butt across the bottom of his cage. This is a first. Haven't recieved the paste yet so I'm glad I asked first! Other than that,the only other thing would be to have it evaluated by a Veterinarian. LOL Squirrels have a unique endothermic phenomenon where they can crank up their metabolism 4 times normal in cold weather. Thanks again! Have bird feeders which we feed birds with black oil sunflower seeds. I was out of town on business for two weeks when Hurricane Irma came through. If there is as much blood as you describe, he may be getting anemic already. There's no need for all that effort. Although there can be variations - from all black to black and silver - most species will exhibit the aforementioned coloration. I have no idea what disease she hascan anyone help. He eats on it but not all of it. Ill send you pics in a seperate email of pasquallie. with a small population in Alaska as well. Should I see improvement by now? If you were able to get a good picture and send it to SquirrelNutrition@Yahoo.com, I could better advise on this. I regard to dragging of the belly, squirrels will often do this when something itches or during hot weather they will drag their belly through the cool grass because they are very heat sensitive. My squirrel is biting only its tail and picking its tail hair some times its tail also starts bleeding pls help he doesnt have fleas and he is bred in captivity Hi Melwin! 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. I have read that squirrels often do this when there is a predator in the area and/or if a mother squirrel is looking after babies, I have read that crows like to eat them, hence the mother moves her babies out of the area, I had read.anyhow time will tell but right now, they are all A.W.O.L, Hi Sheila! If there is no irritation, you probably have several new mothers who have pulled their own fur to line their nests for the warmth and comfort of their babies. Please cut and paste your question into an e-mail and send it to me at SquirrelNutrition@Yahoo.com. ( That's why they make pacifiers.) When you click and buy we may earn an affiliate commission at no cost to you. Hi, Leigh! Again, forgive me if this is redundant, because I am going through my notifications trying to make sure I haven't missed any! Although they are nearly identical in size, the Douglas squirrel is easily differentiated by its dark-brownish/gray upper parts and red belly. It sounds like maybe I could follow your advice re: coconut and oil. Can't take him anywhere around where we are bc it's illegal. PS If your squirrel is kept in an outside cage, you need to completely clean, disinfect and change the bedding for the squirrel in the event that it is mites. Hi everyone, I have a gray squirrel that I noticed a week or so ago that has a large lump on its side. Thank you and God Bless! It's too bad that you didn't have him neutered before he hit sexual maturity, because he never would have missed what he never had. They had nursed their way into full blown Metabolic Bone Disease and got up one morning and could not use their back legs. Thanks for any suggestions. We also feed her a couple chunks of avocado everyday, and the oils in the avocado keep her hair as soft as a mink. I believe the cold weather must have killed the mites. 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. http://imgur.com/ZCddyVQ He is 1.8 yrs old. If not, I had ordered some Ivemectin Paste from you a few days ago, will it hurt if I give that to her now? I've been bitten numerous times and have never had a bite get infected. I am from south india its weather is so hot. Hello, again! It has excellent eyesight and also carries highly developed senses of smell and touch. I ordered the paste from your website recently to be on the safe side, but Id rather not apply it to her feet without getting a better idea of whats going on. Will mites or mange tranfer to my chickens? If you are talking wild squirrels, it is better to use Ivermectin paste, because you are not going to be able to get close enough to put a drop of flea drops on a wild one. The maggots are gone and its skin is healing. Asked my vet and he had no suggestions, so I took to the internet and found you! I appreciate all you do. Could anyone help us out please? person that is experienced in the field. Thanks in advance. Then, repeat the process once a week for a couple weeks. I also want to make sure she is healthy to be out in the wild. about 2 months ago female (while hormonal prob) started losing belly fur, some on bottom feet (a little I think) too? He gets Rep/Cal sprinkled on his other nuts and seeds everyday. I do have a couple suggestions. What about yogurt? Oh, is this contagious to my dogs??? She was eating, putting on weight and had energy. 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. Kale I received the Dionaea Muscipula gtts and began to give them to my little flyer, Cupid, but, unfortunately, he died on Wed. Hi Shelley, Hi Bill Trapping squirrels requires a lot of careful post-trapping care to minimize panic. Least chipmunks are the smallest species of chipmunks, weighing just 1.5-2oz. I wish I could attach photo. If a squirrel's tail whiskers burned off in a fire, would they grow back during molting or never grow back? July 2016 If you reply, please direct your comments and questions to SquirrelNutrition@Yahoo.com. I love how so many people care about the squirrey's in the world!! Thank you. Hi, William Shirl. 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. Always had the very end of her tail as grey and a circle on her back as grey. Being a male squirrel is a brutal way to live. Thanks for writing! It will kill the mites as effectively as Ivermec, without any side effects. I noticed a drop of sticky fluid, and within half an hour my squirrel had shed most of her hair on her tail. These are among the most common squirrels seen in the United States. She is doing great, other than I recently moved and it's been about a month or a little more of her getting very little sunlight. She had mange from the mites and was in very very bad shape. 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. We have about 12 Squirrels we enjoy and I'd feel awful if this disorder is transmittable. A totally hairless squirrel is a rarity. Im also glad to learn through his response to your question how we can get into rehabbing. Feed raw coconut out of the shell and avocado also. Regarding his skin, he has always been touchy itchy. Wait one week and look for improvement. I love when he cuddles and bathes himself on me then tries to bath my hands and arms. Further questions: Bill, Hi my little squirrel is having white fluid in his eyes whenever he is washing his face plz do suggest some medical advice would b so grateful to u reply soon, Hi, Muskaan! However, the red squirrel is much smaller and has white rings around the eyes and a white underbelly. They measure 16 to 20 inches long, and weigh about 1.25 pounds. The Lodgepole chipmunk (Neotamias speciosus) is a species of rodent in the family Sciuridae. We moved him back out on the patio. 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. The white-tailed prairie dog is tan-brown in color, with large eyes and a dark patch on their cheeks above and below each eye (source). I went to pick it up with my sweater so it wouldn't get hit by a car and it ended up scratching me. Hi Shannon! I put the Revolution on her (2-3 drops) on Friday December 5th around 11:30 PM. Our roof is about 50 feet high. There is a white ring around the eye. He's always open to questions and comments regarding Squirrels and their care and feeding. I dont think he could survive if I had to release him. Well, they love the nuts and won't touch the corn. There are nine subspecies of the Abert including the Kaibab squirrel which was once thought to be a separate species. If you are sure it is not caused by fleas or other insects then treat it with diet. 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! Hello Bill, I found your page looking for something I could do for her,afterall she has being with me all this 3 years. Warmly yours, Cole Swensen, Hi Cole! Dont miss this:Are Squirrels Territorial? He`s still eating but is not active anymore--just wants to be in his bed. There are four different species of antelope squirrels and they are well adapted to high heat environments. 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. Getting it second hand from their mother is 10 times better than trying to treat a baby with Ivermectin paste, because it is impossible to figure dosing. So it must be good, cold pressed coconut oil that is made from fresh coconut meat. To be clear, I didn't plan to toss treated nuts around the yard and hope for the best. From what I've read, it is a viral condition with no known cure. My question also is we have a Basset hound and two chiwawas. Bill Hi Bill i have 3 squirrels 3 months old they have mange I guess, their skin is red and wrinkly and their is whiite stuff around their eyes and loosing their hair. My neighbor learned this when she would go out and have her morning coffee on her back porch. You didn't say if the skin looked red, irritated or scabby in the areas of missing fur?! I've also discovered over the years that female squirrels seem to have more of a taste for them than males, (especially older males.) 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. I am best friends with Jennifer Harrson and she led me to you with high recommendations. Their fur can range in color from white to gray to yellow, red, brown or black. The coils, which are typically made of brass, weigh around four-and-a-half pounds to start with, and then more coils are added over time. He is just curled up and his eyes are closed but he is breathing heavily. Hi Susan! People dont give them enough credit. The website is: "www.repcal.com". He has started eating avocado and coconut since you suggested it, and like I said it's been almost a year since he had this bald patch. Good luck! Albinos are rare among grey squirrels but pure black variants are common. He has only been getting these blocks for a short time so hopefully we'll start to see some results soon. I'm no fan of giving small squirrels anti fungal agents such as Nystatin, because they are toxic to the liver. Thanks for your prompt response! What is your recommendation to accomplish him getting the calcium/magnesium and D-3? Just be careful. My guess is that the squirrel probably has dermatophytosis, a hair fungus. He has been very calm and loving,till today. where can I get some of that Colloidal silver? We have treated them for mange in winter with Ivermectin successfully - using the information you kindly provided on your website. Treatment for it is Immune System Support. D. I got it off the internet. Two weeks ago I released my 3 females that Wintered over with me. Hello Bill! The number of 289 was derived from the list of species provided by the Animal Diversity Web (ADW) which is an online database of animal natural history, distribution, classification, and conservation biology at the University of Michigan (source). My question is if you give squirrels the invermectin will it harm them if they dont have mange? To answer your question about tail hair being burned off, it would grow back during the month of June as long as the hair follicles were not damaged from being burned. Ivermectin should be used only on adult, wild squirrels and not babies. Its about the size of half of a golf ball. Two had missing skin, NOT fur, SKIN. This past week I noticed another little guy with fur missing from around his neck and back. I was also thinkingif I could manage to trap/catch these squirrels could I treat them with a drop of resolution (dog/cat flea treatment - kills mange mites)? Colloidal silver will also kill bacteria, viruses and fungus. Your Mange kit will go out in the mail in the morning. This family covers a highly diverse population of species and includes tree squirrels, ground squirrels, flying squirrels, prairie dogs, chipmunks, woodchucks and more. I bought the squirrel medicine and somedays it seems to be helping her hair has grown back but has a big sore from scatching.Have given her real coconut to eat an coconut oil.Now she is making this noise like she has the hiccups and still scratching in the same place.This is not my house pet but my friend from outside who takes the peanuts out of my hand and I call her she comes am I crazy or what.What else can I do for her? In some areas, these squirrels are considered pests as they will beg for food from humans and frequently feed on ornamental plants. ItsItalso on my back, arms and face. White-eyes (Zosteropidae) Wood-Warblers (Parulidae) Woodpeckers and Allies (Picidae) Wrens (Troglodytidae) Search for: PS. Vets have medicine for fungus, but if you research those types of medicine, you'll find that they are not good for the liver. Hello ! Vole control Voles are generally pretty small. Are Squirrels Territorial? Hi Bill. D comment by Bill. I have reintroduced milk to their diet and have them on clavamox. Hi, William, Great site and resources for Squirrels. And he is getting thin also. Bill. The most important thing is that you cared enough to do something. I tried to keep it short because I know you get so many emails. Do you think the Ivermectin paste would help her? Hope this helped! While the less bold will move in closer less they lose out on getting their share. Then I give a piece to Fred frozen. It is also effected by their intake of salt. But pasquallie will alwAys be the baby no matter his age. Rocky is a sweet baby I found, probably one or two days oldon my seawall baking in the hot Florida sun. Since you took this animal to the Vet, I assume it is a Pet/ Captive Squirrel, which rules out any possibility of it having Mange, Mange can only be passed by prolonged contact, (Ie, sleeping with another affected animal.) The shoulders, neck and sides are a lighter gray. Following are seven types of squirrels from across the continent that everyone should get to know just a bit better. Hi, Dave! A Vet wrote and told me this. Bigger bird Predator Red tail. Bill. The Cliff Chipmunk is found in the Western United States and typically lives on cliff walls. Not sure if she couldn't handle the others on her case : (, Hi Gem! He has developed swollen areas all over his body. SquirrelNutrition@Yahoo.com. Sounds like your girl may have low Vitamin D levels. I just don't know what to do. It causes the hair to break off at the skin line and does itch a bit. I also have before and after pics of my squirrel which i will share through mail. 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 She sleeps in front of it for hours at a time, and her hair is thick and beautiful year round. Long story-short, he started to lay down under the tree where I feed the squirrels in the dirt. We have two among our backyard troupe who look--based on your helpful photos--like they're suffering from dermatophytosis--one is completely missing all the fur on the neck and shoulders and halfway down the back and the other has tremendously thinning fur in the same places. If you have a veterinarian that could examine the squirrel, it might be a good idea. Thanks Bev, Hi Bev! 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. meat in the form of frogs, insects, and young birds. For me, it was overfeeding my blind squirrel. They sell them for dogs in any pet store. opossums don't get squirrel mites, they can only be transmitted by animals that sleep together,( like squirrels do to keep warm.) The skin does not appear red or irritated and I don't see any scabs. But he got me good today. His whole tail is bold and patches of missing fur are starting to appear from his body. They are not even running away from me.i think they are poisoned. I couldn't begin to guess what it is without seeing. I would think they would get Vitamin D from some of the bugs and worms they eat. Writ me at SquirrelNutrition@Yahoo.com. Is it the only squirrel to visit your yard, or are there a bunch of others? Other one on head. It's just like the wild one knows that this new kid needs a friend and needs to be shown how to act when free. Its eyes are extra large and its tail is long and flat, making it an excellent rudder. That's my best guess of what you are dealing with. Sorry it took so long to get back to you! Try a drop of a puppy or kitten flea drops on the back of the neck. They can live fine with an occasional bite from fleas and such because they don't bur rough under the skin to live and lay their eggs like mange mites. They have been leaving the squirrel release cage for a week, hanging usually nearby but occassionally disappearing and being 'wild' squirrels but always back at night for their nesting box. I hope you get this as you needed to go to the bottom of the the list of comments to submit a request. One has no hair on his/her tail at all, another one has most of his/her hair missing all over it's body and most of the hair on the tail it's gone. 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. The ringneck snake is a species of slender, mildly poisonous snakes commonly found in southeastern Canada, central Mexico, and many parts of the US. 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