I would give the squirrel a bath in Blue Dawn dishwashing liquid. diet is spot on, not changed, cages are cleaned very regularly, no detergent used for bedding, etc no changes The best way to tell is to smell the oil. Please write to me at SquirrelNutrition@Yahoo.com and I will put you in contact with my associate in SriLanka. She would toss peanuts to the squirrels in her back yard. I was told do one thing at a time and have done the Bactrim/with anti fungal cream best I can after but am afraid to proceed further, in case this is normal? Other than that,the only other thing would be to have it evaluated by a Veterinarian. 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. Any further advise or information would be helpful. 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. Will have to be very deliberate and study them closely to tell them apart and see if I can get each to approach individually or toss a treated nut to each with accuracy so they don't fight. Northern and southern flying squirrels also inhabit Massachusetts, but they only emerge at night. To be clear, I didn't plan to toss treated nuts around the yard and hope for the best. Yes, colloidal silver will work for other types of fungus, as will raw coconut oil. After hours of this, I will let him out. There are five dark and two white or buff stripes that run the length (5.5 to 6.5inches) of their reddish-gray and brown bodies to the rump where an obvious red patch is located (source). Do you have any advice on fixing what seems to be a super dry skin issue? Should I be concerned or seek medical attention? thank You, Hi Bette! My six year old female nibbles her toes in the winter and is missing fur on a couple of them. Bill, Hi William, Are the tops of her toes bald also? It's highly unlikely that one squirrel would be able to find and eat them all. Then, when it does arrive, what's the best way to administer it? Over the next several weeks the new hair starts to emerge. Males have one blue band across the white breast, while females have a blue and chestnut band. Hi, William, Great site and resources for Squirrels. It looks like he has had this problem only for a week or so but the spots are pretty big. His eyes were not yet opened. She has lost a lot of her red color and looks very grey now. If you have a fountain where they normally drink, empty that until the treatment is over. They can raise their core body temperatures to above 100F and, when they get too hot, will go to a shady spot and lay spread eagle on the ground to heat dump and rapidly cool themselves. I don't know of this occurring to a squirrel but am writing a story in which this occurs and would like to be accurate in the telling. I assumed it was something topical that had to be put onto the squirrel. Hoary marmots can be found in Idaho, Washington and Alaska. Below 76 degrees it starts turning solid. I can email a picture if that would help, Hi, Kristin! Regarding his skin, he has always been touchy itchy. They're caused in part by skin losing elasticity and being exposed to UV light over time. If you're worried about him keeping warm stop worrying. But they are clearly being driven mad from itching. It's not contagious to humans or other animals but it is viral and can be spread to other squirrels. I came here looking for help with an apparently injured squirrel. Also missing a lot of squirrels this past year, not sure if due to hawks or foxes o r coyotes. Feeding mainly on cactus plants, insects, and seeds, these squirrels weigh roughly 4oz and have an average lifespan of 2-3 years. I have just noticed the little red circles, hair loss and much scratching. I hope you can help me,i live in South Africa and i have a girly,she is now 1yr old,we bought her from a breeder,but i did not receive any diet guidlines etc,but she has been doing very well untill recently. They live in colonies of 10-20 individuals with a single dominant male. The Gray Collared Chipmunk is found in the coniferous forests of New Mexico and Arizona. They are also less tolerant of urban areas. The color of their fur is usually a pale orange-brown but some varieties also have black fur. Squirrel Squirrels are commonly known as wild rodents that are found in forests and jungles, but also in gardens and parks. The Ratufinae Subfamily contains 4 different species of squirrels. Heather vole *RSG; Northern bog lemming *RSG; Plains pocket mouse *RSG; Prairie . Squirrels need 20 to 40 mg of calcium per day to maintain teeth growth and prevent Metabolic Bone Disease. Bill. 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. I thought I was going to have to release one early because it became dangerous . Another source of agitation in squirrels can be a physical problem, IE., if they don't feel good. Hi Lynn! I read in your blog to treat mange with flea drops for dogs or cats. Breaks my heart any suggestions would be appreciated. I should be getting notification from my builder by next week with the tracking info. Hi Tanya! I've given it to my son's dog and to my daughter dog! I never heard of Robins attacking squirrels unless they are defending their nest. Can Squirrels Swim? MaryLou The quick answer is "No" it won't hurt the squirrel if it doesn't have Mange! They made a dray in my Oak tree and have been living in it but no longer come down to eat in the cool of the morning or evening, but rather come down in mid day when it is hot and all other squirrels are splatting and snoozing in the tops of the trees. (A tip on raw coconut: When you break open and take out the fresh coconut meat, cut it into squirrel sized chunks and place it in a freezer bag in the freezer. Bill. Please let me know your email I'd so that I can send you snaps. When you see a squirrel, get their attention by making a specific sound, a soft whistle, even a clicker works, some unique, repeatable sound. I have to make some assumptions since I don't know these details. Hi Bill - so grateful for all you do, and that I found your site. Since he is a pet, I assume you are able to handle him. I know they dont spend the entire season asleep - is it unreasonable to think hell need a more permanent rescue or can he make it on his own? Their small stature, nonaggressive nature, and rear-facing fangs do not pose much threat to the humans. Thanks for any suggestions. How does one single out one particular squirrel? Would that help with them scratching so much? I have a Squirrel that eats out of my bird feeder daily, he has open sores on his back and neck and they are spreading his tail is also getting thin, would the Ivermectin paste work to help him. I've identified a half dozen vocalizations that squirrels make that range from whistles, grunts, purrs, chucks, and several other sounds . Here's one from Slovenia, on the shore of stunning Lake Bohinj this year in late October (28C! Vitamin D. Now, before you run out to buy vitamins with D, understand that Vitamin D is very hard to supplement orally because too much can be toxic to the liver. He jumped on my head and thats all it took! Bill. Allens chipmunk (Neotamias senex) is a species of chipmunk. But for now, I would try applying Colloidal Silver to the areas where the hair is missing and giving him a drop by mouth 3 times a day to see if that clears it up. Hi there, my baby squirrel (approximately 5 weeks old), started to nibble his genitals yesterday. thank you so much for your information. Each month I gave him his topical flea medicine he seemed to get worse. Hes so young and peppy, I dont like the idea of stealing away the great outdoors from him..but I dont much relish him being easy prey for cats, dogs, etc. I've also discovered over the years that female squirrels seem to have more of a taste for them than males, (especially older males.) There are 24 types of ground squirrels, 22 species of chipmunks, and two types of flying squirrels, plus marmots, prairie dogs, and of course tree squirrels. This family covers a highly diverse population of species and includes tree squirrels, ground squirrels, flying squirrels, prairie dogs, chipmunks, woodchucks and more. I leave in Michigan. I would appreciate any info on flyers with regard to this disease, or any other skin diseases. When a squirrel's circulation to the tail becomes compromised, the squirrel will start to chew it off segment by segment. Try increasing the fat content of your squirrel's formula if it is still taking formula. If you put out coconut meat that is still attached to the shell they will eat the meat off of the shell and leave the shell. I rescued a grey squirrel 3 springs back. She said he seems rather lethargic and skinny - she could see his ribs. I can't catch and treat my squirrels, they are not tame and if I did put a live trap out under the tree I might catch a skunk, a racoon a woodchuck or even a possum. From what I've found online, I guess it can only be squirrel pox? Take it back and ask for a fresh one! California ground squirrels have a white ring around each eye.The body length can range from 330 to 508 mm and tail length from 127-229 mm. I worried it was stress induced but he was already losing fur before I brought him in and since hes eating and running around, I dont think its that. Hi there! We feed very good quality black oil sunflower seeds and in shell peanuts. The Warbles go away until the next bite! The first being that they fly. More accurately, they stretch out their fore and rear legs to tighten the loose fold of skin connecting the extremities so that they can glide from branch to branch or tree top to ground. You certainly have an interesting and unfortunate set of symptoms you are presenting. A snake that is black with a white band/ring around its neck is a ringneck snake (also known as a ring-necked snake or a Diadophis punctatus ). It's really bitten by other squirrels or a disease? Flying squirrels are unique in two ways. I have hundreds of birds eating out of my feeders but the squirrels look so bad that I took the feeders down. Here in the US, two things can make that happen, mange and skin/hair fungus. 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. They weigh 1-3 pounds and are typically red, gray, brown, or occasionally black. Get out daily what you will use, and keep the rest frozen. He gave a valiant fight but was just too sick. Thanks for any advice you can provide! 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. I have about 10 squirrels that come to my back door for "breakfast" every morning. Regardless, just want to say I appreciate your kindness and help with so many people. As I said, squirrels have multiple systems for keeping warm. 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. I've called poison control center but they couldn't help. Here in MD it's illegal to own a wild animal. The oil in the wood is irritating to squirrel's skin and will cause them to break out in a rash. If it dries on the nut, does it lose its effectiveness? Hi, Lyuda! I really admire you taking your time to help people like me who love the little furry friends and want to help but are clueless. Hi there That's a female hormone that will counter any residual testosterone you squirrel may be retaining. Albatrosses (Diomedeidae) Antbirds. If they don't get 20 to 40mg of Calcium per day they can over time develop Metabolic Bone Disease, a condition where their bones thin out and become brittle and easily broken. If you have a veterinarian that could examine the squirrel, it might be a good idea. If nothing else, it will temporarily get rid of it's fleas and lice. Hi, Sheri! You would be better off treating him or her on a local basis. Piaute and Merriam ground squirrels were once thought to be subspecies of the Townsend but have subsequently been recognized as their own species. They eat well have no bugs or the others also show no skin problems. If you drop me an e-mail, and let me know which form you want, I can Invoice you for the product.SquirrelNutrition@Yahoo.com. lol. All over! The Abert squirrel is famous for its elongated ears that grow about an inch of tassle hair in the winter. They measure 12.6 inches (32 cm) in length on average. 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. It is transmitted via blood, so mostly individuals contract it through biting insect vectors, such as fleas or mosquitoes. I have checked him repeatedly for any bugs on him and nothing. So I just wanted to give my thanks to Bill and you all and Blessings for a Joy-Filled 2016. With the scabs you are describing, my guess would be a form of mange. can you send me a picture of what you are seeing on your squirrels so I could evaluate it? A mature forest habitat with a well-established canopy and a diverse offering of vegetation is essential for western gray squirrels to thrive. 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. I am not going to give up now. tho he is not affected as of yet. Ive seen the mange before on other squirrels, but my Sweet Pea never had a spot of anything on her in five years. Hi! As their name suggests, their tail has black and white rings, much like raccoons and coatis have. If it appears to get worse, write back. If you copy and paste your post into an e-mail and send it to SquirrelNutrition@Yahoo.com I'll forward some PDF files with information that will help! Bill. It might be hard trying to feed chunks of it if it is warm outside. Thanks! The injury is apparently severe enough to cause it to lose it's vision. If you know trees that contain leaf nests, (Drays,) or dens, put one nut meat on those trees. I had this problem with the three I over wintered. Richardson Ground Squirrels are found in the upper northern sections of the United States in North Dakota and Montana. I made a few phone calls looking for help and advice but living in a rural area as I do, it wasn't easy to find supplies in a hurry. Just curious, I've seen many people put sweaters or "shirts" on their squirrels, do you think that is a good idea? any ideas? It is small in size and carries longitudinal strips on its back. I do have a bird bath out at the feeder, would it be better to just put the colloidal silver in that instead? Our goal to release if the fur grows back after the winter season passes. I suspect one of them is perceived as a predator and they are keeping a low profile. Unlike human chicken pox, squirrel pox is not a herpes virus. Second, I would start giving the squirrel a drop of Carnivora two to three times a day for two weeks, then a drop per day thereafter. Revitalizes your nails and helps you to keep a shiny and healthy hair. If these teeth become too long they can pierce the soft palate and give the squirrel a sinus infection. But sometimes, when I have her out in public, she'll go berserk and start running all over me and doing what I call "dray chucking." Next time, try mixing it with a little peanut butter and spread that on the nut meat. It would get rid of the testosterone that causes most of the aggressiveness, but I don't know if there would be any residual resentment. Mange will not kill a healthy squirrel, it just make them look bad, and miserable from scratching. I'm no fan of giving small squirrels anti fungal agents such as Nystatin, because they are toxic to the liver. 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)? Thankyou. He is a captive squirrel, but he's about 5 and a half years old. Spinach Of the five squirrels I gave a half-drop-sized dose of Ivermetiin to, spread thinly one one side of a pecan using a toothpick, all five stopped scratching within 48 hours. I have had them in my yard full time for 25 years or so. 9.20.2006 - The Florida Ringneck Snake is one of the most commonly removed nuisance snakes in the state of Florida. Weighing in at only 2-3 oz., these small rodents have evolved flaps of skin from their front paws to their back paws. Hi, Pat! The only time they get a bit moody is during breeding season. Length ranges between 5 and 30 feet. I have really enjoyed reading your comments william, and have learned alot on taking care of my Male squirrel named Jack. Based on the photos, the color of the squirrel's eyes are unclear, but there are not any apparent dark patches. Thank you so much for your reply!This is the first real advice i have received since she started getting sick. I never imaged in my life I could be head over heals deeply in love and bonded to a squirrel. Luckily they haven't bitten me but there have been close calls ! I would have to grab her before she had a chance to do laps of my head, and hold her until we moved further on in our walk. The bolder ones will eventually even take them from your hand. But I have dogs in the house and I dont want them to get whatever she has. If you watch a squirrel that has Warbles through binoculars, you can actually see the larvae moving through the breathing hole! I read in one of your letters that almonds are a no no? Ivermectin should be used only on adult, wild squirrels and not babies. I have only noticed because i have never seen Robins on my property before but for the past two months have been watching 2, a couple I assume, walk back and forth on the property as if they own itlol..Never saw them before. And, they are eating and drinking milk properly. I found it on the internet. Thanks for all you do! One comment - there's what I think is a persistent typo in your blog - you mention 'collodial silver', but of course it's 'colloidal silver'. Please cut and paste your question into an e-mail and send it to me at SquirrelNutrition@Yahoo.com. A really good diet is required to keep a squirrel healthy as well as a daily source of calcium. In S. Ontario, Canada, if that makes a difference. Hi John! It is self-limiting so the squirrel's immune system will eventually overcome it. I was guessing that she wasn't getting enough nutrients and this was causing her immune system to be compromised? She raises Palm Squirrels and has for years. 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. So far, I've had several people who have had positive results in experimental trials of this herb called Dionaea Muscipula. Ive dusted him lightly a few times with food grade diatomaceous earth. They just itch, so she nibbles. Am I missing something? how to treat wound on squirrel's face and get back his hair on? Our dirt is very soft like a black sandy substance and has even started causing issues with our dogs and allergies. The other one that had a lesion on its leg cleared up in a couple weeks. Anyhow here are 3 links to photos i took through a window when I first noticed this sudden loss of fur yesterday. Hi William, I have a tame outside squirrel who appears to have mange. Is there anything I can do to help? Bill. Columbian ground squirrels can be found in a small region of the northwest United States. I put the Revolution on her (2-3 drops) on Friday December 5th around 11:30 PM. Since they have half doses, it won't make any difference if an affected squirrel does find and eat two. They have a white stripe along the side of their torso, highlighted with black markings both above and below the stripe. At first I thought it was Spring fighting but I've taken photos of it from afar (can't get near our Squirrels) and I'm concerned if it's communicable the other squirrels will get it. The two species can easily be mistaken for one another, but the western gray squirrel is differentiated by its steely gray coloration, slightly larger size, longer tail, and more prominent ears. The one thing that is universally characteristic in a starvation situation is that their hair quits growing and falls out. The main thing now is good nutrition. Hi, Sasha! A couple weeks ago I noticed quite a bit of fur missing from around its neck, two spots mainly. The defining feature of this squirrel is that its head is colored black, with the nose and ears being white. While the less bold will move in closer less they lose out on getting their share. It would be much safer for you to use one drop of any puppy flea drops on the back of his neck. Coconut oil is a solid below 76 degrees, and a liquid above that temperature. 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. We are now charging $12.00 to cover the Priority Postage, dropper bottles, and cost of the capsules used. Romane Lettuce The other is the possibility of low Vitamin D levels but that usually only causes hair thinning and not baldness. One cc is enough to treat about 30 squirrels. It sounds like Dermatophytosis to me. You are awesome! D comment by Bill. Thanks! This species is highly adaptable with nests being formed in trees, rotten logs or in underground burrows. Aside from being writer for Wildlife Informer, she's an avid bird watcher as well as the owner of several pet reptiles. No one could ever truly appreciate the sweetness of this loving animal unless they have had the honor of being a "squirrel parent". Acorns, black walnuts, buckeyes, and smalls nut from pear tree in our yard. Two days later he was back to being touchy scratchy. For example, in the US there are three distinct species of tree squirrels that are called Gray Squirrels (Eastern, Western and Arizona). Appreciate your great site!!! Topically, you can apply as often as you like. Bill, DEAR BILL ABOUT 2 YEARS AGO I STARTED FEEDING ALL THE SQUIRRELS IN MY YARD AFTER LOSING MY DOG DAISY AND MY FATHER ALL WITHIN 2AND AHALF MONTHS TIME I HAVE ONE SQUIRREL NAMED SKINNY WHO COMES TO MY DOOR AND LOOKS FOR ME AND I GIVE HIM PECANS WHICH I READ IS GOOD FOR THEIR SKIN AND IMMUNE SYSTEM AND THE WHOLE GANG HAS ALSO STARTED ENJOYING PECANS THEY DONT HAVE SKIN ISSUES BUT I WANTED TO SHARE WITH YOU HOW GOOD THE THERAPY HAS BEEN FOR ME AFTER MY LOSSES AND HOW MUCH JOY SQUIRRELS BRING TO ME EACH AND EVERY DAY. He still is VERY active but not aggressive. November 2017 I love squirrels and enjoy watching the in my back yard. So, it's a win-win for the squirrel. Also 3/4 cup of water with a 1/4 cup of colloidal silver for drinking water. I believe it's the mites. Thanks for writing! Bill. 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. I've used that for non-mange skin issues, and my little buddy healed fine. It sounds like the squirrel you are describing may have Squirrel Pox. It appears he may have a form of mange. Good morning, I am reading comments from others about squirrels & appreciate it so much. I'm going to have very happy squirrels. I'm sure she would be willing to send it to you, and I could send a replacement to her, since her squirrel has been cured. But his fur is getting thin near his neck and he is iching. He is 1.8 yrs old. Got to cage and wouldn't get back in his cage. There is no rash, hair loss, redness, or bugs. They are gray or brown with an orange ring around the base of the head. They usually die within 2 wks. Glass does not collect static electricity. Rodent Blocks(Henrys) The Southern Flying Squirrel is a small nocturnal species that is native to most of the eastern half of the United States. It works but you have to feed it daily. D. I got it off the internet. For two months he spent almost all day of every day in my sports bra. I'd like to send a few pics but when I sent to squirrelnutrition.com it didn't send. Can you put it in the food? It is a large species of chipmunk, more darkly colored and spends more time in trees than other chipmunks. (This occurred, 4 dead in a matter of days, then two more, then nothing for two weeks, now it's started again, 2 in one day (there were actually a total of 8 dead if memory serves. In the case of arctic ground squirrels, this is 98 degrees. Your website and medication saved her life. Bill. Mange in animals is the same as scabies in humans. Bill. My story is similar to yours. Just curious if Princess will ever grow hair? She got much better, now she's gone bad in just 3 days. If you know any stores that sell horse products, you can usually find a syringe of Ivermectin paste wherever they sell supplies for horses. Here are some interesting facts about flying squirrels if you want to learn more about them. I have had him for 2 and a half years and he never had had any problems until now. Bill. It has the highest levels of the vital acids mentioned. Squirrels are smaller rodents with slender bodies, bushy tails, and large eyes. 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. I'm assuming the mites could effect him as well but I guess I won't be able to tell since those critters only come out after dark. 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. The longest recorded glide of a Southern Flying Squirrel was 200ft, but they usually make much smaller leaps. I've become very fond of him and just want to make sure he's made a full recovery. Also, His tail is missing a lot of fur so I am wondering if he has mange or fungus. Sir, Can you send a picture of it to SquirrelNutrition@Yahoo.com so that I can evaluate it? He seems to like to sit and do a high pitch whistle slowly let out. Bill, Hi Bhavya! I thought it may be from him running in his wheel, but I'm not sure. The only time he slept in his little box was at night. 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. I give them oatmeal, nut butters and bananas, sometimes apple and real pumpkin. My pet is a Southern Flying Squirrel. I can help. There's no red marks and scabbing, just no hair suddenly. 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