I'd like to send a few pics but when I sent to squirrelnutrition.com it didn't send. Are almonds in the shell ok? He has a small hairless patch on his shoulder and one on the back of one leg, no scabs or lesions. Since we have a trap, my husband suggested using it and bringing the little fellow (or girl) in the heated garage. The Gray Collared Chipmunk is found in the coniferous forests of New Mexico and Arizona. Hi! I don't know what to do, and there are no vets here who will see him. Be careful the first time you hand feed a squirrel. They contain Lauric and Capric Acid both of which will kill a fungus. I wouldn't be able to control how much each one would get, if they get any at all, but I feel like I must do SOMETHING to help them. Most of all, they prefer grasslands near trees. Thanks! All comments are forwarded to me, but I'm not sure you are receiving my reply! fresh blue berries from our garden. As you can see n the pic that yes he is over weight and when he sits like that we pick on him and call him Buddha Buddha ha! They are wonderful animals! Gently scrub off the white bits, and if there is a wound under them, apply Neosporin or Raw coconut oil. Suggest a shampoo for bath. Feed raw coconut out of the shell and avocado also. The Uinta chipmunk is a medium-sized chipmunk. I will try the coconut oil tonight but she thinks it is a treat and will probably just chew more into her leg because of it.which is also why I don't put much of anything else on it as well. I also add Avocado to this dietary regimen, because the Omega fats in avocado are great for a squirrel's skin and coat! 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 . I have to make some assumptions since I don't know these details. I released her back in mid September. You can smear a little peanut butter on the nut meat to make it a little more fragrant, but it is not really necessary. Good Morning, Bill. 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. This limits our storage time to around 12 to 16 hours. She ate right out of my hand and was VERY hungry. Looks like it is an infected hole. There is no redness, just missing fur exposing the delicate pink flesh. Agitates him very much! Have you tried a dose of Ivermectin? Its hard to get pictures. BUT, like Bill said, give a VERY small amount on a nut. She is mossing fur, but the skin where the fur is missing is all blotchy or inflamed (not red, its all black, but almost scaly like growths). Its red in color. Bill, We live in a wooded area so lots of wild creatures. If there is as much blood as you describe, he may be getting anemic already. Sweet Potato :>) Thank you in advance! Bill. Is it contagious? I shine it on my 9 year old blind squirrel's cage for about 6 hours a day, and feed her avocado. It's hard to do a Q&A through a Blog. Probably about the size of a penny and 3/8inch thick. I did put healing cream and breathable bandages to cover up the exposed flesh so he doesnt hurt himself further by biting the soft tissue. The Colorado chipmunk is found in Colorado as well as parts of Utah and Arizona. What I know, is what I've read and studied about this condition. Eastern gray squirrels have bushy tails and a blend of black, white, and brown fur that appears gray when viewed from a distance. I'm not sure how to feed him the coconut oil - should I just give him a dish of shelled peanuts with some of the coconut oil mixed in? Got to cage and wouldn't get back in his cage. I know the routine and all. I just order the coconut oil and I will begin to give him some as soon as I receive it. From what you described, it sounds like it's injuries are probably terminal. Its rabbit there , deers , opossum, raccoon , 2 wild cats will they have it too now in and of March ? I will send pic to your email, thank you for your page so much!! I have 8-12 squirrels (Eastern Grey & Douglas) that eat from my feeders. Bill. Because I just realized, we all should have ring worm if it was the case and no one in the house has it. I can email a picture if that would help, Hi, Kristin! Increase the fat in your squirrels diet, See if you can get it to eat Avocado and coconut out of the shell. So, even though I do not have an MD behind my name, I know what I am seeing, and from experience, know what the current popular treatments are. Just notice one of our wild squirrels has an hairless circular lesion the size of an half-dollar behind his front leg on his back. especially in the winter and last year not one of them were missing hair and all of them were fat, fluffy and healthy! This is my 3rd go round on raining orphaned squirrels. More than likely, it was looking to get an egg to nibble the shell for calcium. Now I made them in two different cages for sleeping. She doesnt have red patches like the squirrel pictured. At moment since he won't try to eat I have to feed him pureed squirrel blocks mixed with a veggie a nut and some coconut oil. Florida Ringneck Snake. 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. It's as if he is needing something that he is not getting. Now, to the question about what is going on with your squirrel. If a squirrel has them long enough, they can make it slightly anemic and that makes them tire easily. (Monday.) Hi, Amy! Since she still lets me touch her I touched the spot, and she flinched in pain. I thing you have got them spoiled! The breakdown to the species level happens by sorting the squirrels into Tribes and Genus and then finally into Species. We have pulled at the hair in and around the spots mentioned and were not able to pull any out. They usually die within 2 wks. It's literally right here. She gave birth to 4 babies this passed April and has been looking great until I saw her today. They come and go, and they get skin ailments a lot, where it looks mangey and then clears up. Spoiled rotten. I am afraid to put him back out if he is being picked on. We rescued 3 baby Squirrels and all 3 came from the same mom. I would observe it for a few days to see what it's habits are. I would do two things. Thanks! Bill, Can I put frontline on baby squirrel for scabies ? Bill, I know if my squirrels could type, they would thank you for being there for them. Hi, we have squirrels that frequently nest in the soffit of our outdoor stucco trim Lining the roof of our home. Squirrels pass them by sleeping together in cold weather to keep warm, ( and I know your cat is not sleeping with the squirrels!) 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! This band is where they get their "ringneck" name, because it looks like the snake has a ring around its neck. Two weeks ago added the other nuts to keep his teeth trim.He hides the little nuts but eats the big ones. Scientific name: Tamiascuriurus hudsonicus. White-nosed Syndrome in Bats There are a few types of genetic aberrations that cause the white coats. I am from India, i have a palm squirrel. SquirrelNutrition@Yahoo.com They also have a fondness for agricultural crops like corn and pecans. We rescued him since his mother died and attempts to rehabilitate failed. Just put out some untreated foods to see when it comes to visit and eat. These chipmunks have 5 black to brown stripes running along their body with white stripes in between. As I said, squirrels have multiple systems for keeping warm. Hi Renee! February 2017 The Douglas squirrel, also known as chickaree or pine squirrel, is a cousin of the American red squirrel, and the two share overlapping territory in northern reaches of the Pacific Northwest.. As to treatment, it sounds like Mange, so I would go ahead and give a dose of Ivermectin. The easiest way to tell the black-tailed prairie dog from other prairie dogs is to look for its namesake black-tipped tail. (source). Bill, Bill, http://www.irishwildlifematters.ie/animals/squirrel-drugs.html, I bought 2 dosages or packages from you my squirrel needs some relief can you please let me know when i am getting my order i will pay extra his back feet have sores and his tail is diminishing, I just want to send you a quick note, to tell you how grateful I am. I don't have experience with squirrel pox since I don't live in an area where we see this condition. They measure 16 to 20 inches in length, and weigh up to 1.5 pounds. He sent weekly pictures and by March 22 it was completely healed. Key Characteristics: Arizona gray squirrels are recognized by their long, tuftless ears, gray fur, white- to cream-colored bellies, and bushy gray tails with white highlights. I read an independent report from a fellow who tried to determine what was the best method for storing a ripe avocado. The mites that cause mange cannot live off of a warm host for more than 30 to 45 minutes. Thanks for your interesting blog. To try to boost her mood, I started shining a full spectrum grow light on her cage. Hello William, What do I do?!? Allens chipmunk (Neotamias senex) is a species of chipmunk. Ivermectin should only be used on wild squirrels that you are unable to handle because dosing can be a little tricky. I have a squirrel who is losing fur and has flaky skin but doesn't seem to have any of those big red splotches. The Uinta ground squirrel is found in Wyoming, Utah, Idaho and Montana. I felt so badly for the poor little thing. Write to me at SquirrelNutrition@Yahoo.com and remind me of this conversation,(even a cut and paste,) and I will forward your request to my associate in SriLanka who is my expert on Palm Squirrels! Thank you Bill, you truly are The Squirrel Man : ), Yes! He doesn't like the taste, but if I cover it with coconut oil and wait a day I can trick him. I can help. My wife and I both take it, and we haven't been sick with anything over the past two years we have been using it. If so, about how long after symptoms have cleared in the squirrels does the area remain dangerous to cats? Smoky black dorsal with a bright orange or red belly and neck band. The other seems fine atm. When a squirrel's circulation to the tail becomes compromised, the squirrel will start to chew it off segment by segment. I was a rehabber of wild animals thru my local zoo years ago. Thanks! Scientific name: Otospermophilus beecheyi. The Olympic marmot is only found on the Olympic peninsula in Washington. Females are comparatively larger while having shorter tails than the males. Hi - My favorite squirrel (twofer - she always wants two) had bad mange. From Texas, Florida, Maine, Wisconsin, and everywhere in between. Dru, I`ve raised many flying squirrels, as well as ground squirrels. The pictures on this page tell the story. They can't take more than two steps without having to stop and scratch or chew at themselves; sometimes they almost look like they're having spasms from the itching, their whole bodies just jump and twitch. I so appreciate this community and wish you all the very best! The predominant color of the summer coat varies from yellowish brown-grey to dark brown, often with a reddish tinge. Always use the same sound. They bite each others ears all the time. Are Squirrels Rodents? Those that have not improved, treat as a first dose. To everyone else who replied, thanks for the responses and it's greatly appreciated! I have coconut oil pills in our cabinet and can just prick one with a needle and squeeze some out on her food or will she not touch it then? She's actually looking very aged when I compare these pics to pics I took 3 weeks ago. There has been a bit of bleeding, so I cleaned the area off with some warm water, and applied a small amount of neosporin to the area. Will the coconut oil you mentioned for topical use work to help him stop itching and if so how do i go about applying. Today he is chattering again and grabbing my hand tight. These ear notches are one way that I am able to tell who is who! You could send it to SquirrelNutrition@Yahoo.com. 5 to 6 weeks old. I have just noticed the little red circles, hair loss and much scratching. I like to spray on colloidal silver, let it dry then apply raw coconut oil. I've just ordered the invermectin but I have a few doubts..The squirrels in my backyard look like they have mange..some spots are hairless , red and with what looks like scabs..In can't get closer enough to see because they are really wild and they run away..I've counte like 8 of them coming here all the time because I put food for the birds and they eat it. 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. Scientific name: Ictidomys tridecemlineatus. None of the vets in my area don't believe me and it came back from the lab as nothing. I want THANK YOU very much for all your help. One every seven days for 2 doses is the normal treatment. If you are feeding all that, then it is not a nutrition problem. Northern flying squirrels can be found in several northern states surrounding the Great Lakes, areas of the Pacific Northwest, New England, most of Canada, and into Alaska. The population of Arizona Grays is small and they compete with Aberts squirrels for resources. My question is, what else can I do? We are very worried and dont know what to do.. will they be alright? He will eat from my hand but won't let me hold him anymore. I think my Squirrel Loki has ring worm. 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? Even if it is not Mange, a dose will temporarily relieve it of fleas, lice, and Intestinal parasites. These chipmunks are highly adaptable and live in many different types of environments with different food sources. Just found your website. If yo could add a tiny bit of Cod Liver oil to the diet it might help. If your squirrel still has the spots, could you send me a picture at SquirrelNutrition@Yahoo.com ? My theory was that she would get a whiff of a turned-on male, and that would instantly send her in to a mating chase mode. While the animal is not something you often see in your yard, it's actually not . We noticed right away that she was missing a LOT of fur. but thank you so much for the advice, greatly appreciated! They can grow to 14 inches long and weigh up to two-thirds of a pound. It involves puncturing the skin with tiny needles to promote collagen and elastin production to target. Many thanks in advance! So idk if it could be a yeast thing because that area stays moist or the skin is just a little irritated and moist because he a little husky. I can probably tell you what it is. The last call I made I was on the phone for over an hour. I would recommend that you find a licensed rehabber in your area and volunteer to help with any orphaned squirrels that they take in. Hi Bev! If you stick your hand in a fire, you get burned. But I also noticed she seemed lethargic. Thank you very much for your response. I look at the one without his hair and my heart just breaks, he looks awful and he must be very sick. The blue dove soap wash worked and he's healthy and eating fine now! It's usually self-limiting and the squirrel's immune system will ultimately overcome it. Blue Dawn will kill fleas and lice also. Bill. Do you think the Ivermectin paste would help her? It will not remove lines, but potentially improve appearance. I started the ivermectin paste on the lil guys and now im wondering if theres not a serious issue in our area. Her fur is coming off, she isn't scratching that I can see, but she does itch, b/c she rubs her face on the balcony wall a bit, then again, she did this before all the time when she was happy, so I have no clue what it is. Bill. The top level FAMILY NAME that covers all 289 species of squirrels is the Sciuridae family. I live in Alberta, just south of Calgary. My baby squirrel was found a few days BEFORE hurricane IRMA. To treat babies with mites or Mange, it is much safer to use one drop of kitten flea drops on the back of the neck. Whenever I have trouble sleeping, I'll get up and take 5 or 6 tablets of Brewer's yeast and I'll be asleep in a half hour or less. She weighs 45 grams. We use plant lights shining on the cages for 6 hours a day to help them synthesize Vitamin D. That is the most effective way to increase Vitamin D levels since oral administration is poorly absorbed and carries the potential of liver toxicity. 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. 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. I use a clip-on utility light, the one with a big silver reflector, ( around $12.00 and an incandescent plant light that I buy for around $3.00 at Menards. at four months of age. The spots were pink but didn't look scabbed, or give me reason to believe it to be mange (although I bought your product just in case). Trying to trap even a friendly wild squirrel is not a good idea. Can you advise, please? It's not contagious to humans or other animals but it is viral and can be spread to other squirrels. Whichever is true I've had a lot of good success using it for many different conditions. The latest squirrel I'm worrying about. I'd advise starting with the lowest dose. If you figure out a cause and remove it, the body has an amazing capacity for healing itself. The star-nosed mole has a distinctive flesh-colored ring of tentacles around its nose. What you are describing sounds like a skin condition that a girl from Sri Lanka had with her Palm Squirrel. An occasional peanut They must be watched closely when out of the cage as they can glide to things that can hurt them. He was in my backyard crawling around when I found him. What I termed Seasonal Effective Disorder for squirrels. Another source of agitation in squirrels can be a physical problem, IE., if they don't feel good. Notice, when he died, he didn't die of cancer, and he never had cancer surgery. The wild animals, squirrel's,racoons and possums, have round spots of missing hair. My guess is that the squirrel probably has dermatophytosis, a hair fungus. Many Thanks! thanks. MaryLou and how to apply? Yellow eyes Light colored breast White speckled wings. He gave a valiant fight but was just too sick. They take care of a patient with head lice or scabies and come out of the room itching all over, even though they wore gloves while examining them and washed their hands before and after the exam. Under the guidance of a vet we have saved him. For example, in the US there are three distinct species of tree squirrels that are called Gray Squirrels (Eastern, Western and Arizona). But, if you kill a Bot Fly larvae, the decomposing larvae will give off toxins that will kill the squirrel! Since they have half doses, it won't make any difference if an affected squirrel does find and eat two. Susan got it also because you both your names are on it. That has to be one of the creepiest feelings in the world! Hes eating and drinking. They have a marked light-colored ring around their eyes and pointed . If you give it a dose now, and in two days it is scratching less and by the end of one week it is starting to regrow hair, you've made the diagnosis, I have hundreds of birds eating out of my feeders but the squirrels look so bad that I took the feeders down. Thank you very much for your answer! Could you advise on how to proceed? The wild squirrels in our yard have what appears to be Dermatophytosis, rather than the mange we assumed before reading your blog. You can send the picture to SquirrelNutrition@Yahoo.com, plus you can communicate directly with me through that e-mail address instead of having to go through this blog. The belly is bright orange with small black markings. Should I be concerned or seek medical attention? My wife and I were married in Greenfield and I went to college there. The Abert squirrel is famous for its elongated ears that grow about an inch of tassle hair in the winter. Thanks for any advice you can provide! More than two would be really bad, probably killing the squirrel. they are getting worse. Eastern Grays are extremely adaptable and can often be found in backyards while robbing bird feeders. Noticed a couple of weeks ago, odd behaviour when eating. You can correspond with me direct at SquirrelNutrition@Yahoo.com. We are buying a large ferret cage to nurse him back to health and let him go. in case of a UTI I understand? Can anything be done? Hope they are on the road to better health. He's amazing. Your squirrel may be balding from low Vitamin D levels. Not sure what that might be, are you able to send a picture? You are such a wealth of knowledge, which will help me with any future rehabs. 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. Ultherapy - Ultrasound technology will help to tighten the skin around the neck . Also called the 'ring-necked snake', they are known for their bright coloration and their strange posture of curling up the tail-tip when threatened. Im afraid that if it is mange it will infect all the other squirrels, birds and even my cat who likes to walk around the bird feeder. How often should I apply the Ionic Silver to the hair loss areas? (6 to 8 dollars) and a clip-on utility light, (around 12 dollars) Nothing fancy, works great!..Bill. She is wild, and usually scared of everyone due to some issues with cats in the area, but trusts us, though I could never imagine getting her to a vet, nor would I want to, b/c she just turned up after a week and looks like something went really wrong! The southern flying squirrel is about the size of a chipmunk, at 7 to 10 inches long. A Vet wrote and told me this. It's fatal in some breed of dog like collies in almost any amount, so it's use is off label and experimental outside of cows and horses. I raised Chelsea, a red squirrel, from the age of two weeks, last August 2013 and then released her a few months later, in November. He is just curled up and his eyes are closed but he is breathing heavily. Western gray squirrels can be found in Washington, Oregon, California, and in areas of Nevada. Aside from being writer for Wildlife Informer, she's an avid bird watcher as well as the owner of several pet reptiles. If that doesn't work, have your doctor do a skin scraping and have it evaluated by a pathologist. Because I just did a search on my business PayPal account using your first name and it came up blank. About 2 months ago I noticed one was in terrible shape (skin looks red/bloody, irritated,scabby with bald spots), searching online I found your site and now I know he has mange. The Cliff Chipmunk is found in the Western United States and typically lives on cliff walls. I'm in Columbus Ohio and try to help. Read more here:How Long Do Squirrels Live? But he got me good today. But.they need fuel to keep that high metabolism going, and that is why a quality diet is important, especially in winter! 6years ago a neighbor that was cutting trees I I think I would go ahead and try Ivermectin whether or not it is Mange. Just remind me that you question came through the Blog because I get dozens of squirrel questions everyday! I can't watch them to know which one is eating the nut with the medicine. It is transmitted via blood, so mostly individuals contract it through biting insect vectors, such as fleas or mosquitoes. She raises Palm Squirrels and has for years. But when i got closer, I noticed he was missing a bunch of hair and his skin appeared wrinkled and hard. She's the only one I've spotted, but then again, she's the only one we pay attention to. Ways theyll eat it and like it? I do have a light for vitamin D I use in winter months for them. please suggest some medicine Normally I feed my squirrels watermelon lettuce is their favorite walnuts pistachios is their favorites and grapes and zucchini. It's going to be super cold here (MN) for the next week or two so I worry about this little guy, He's so adorable with his missing tail. Iam in Colorado and they will be hibernating before too long. The other guy is not doing well. Please help. They all have short fur and small rounded ears. Guess what! Same thing w round bald spots,itching,almost feels like something's crawling! Hi William, I thought maybe one of the many hawks or owls in the area might have grabbed them. I saw one guy making a delivery actually hand feed it. Again, some will eat and some won't. Ground squirrels, flying squirrels, and tree squirrels being the most common. Bill is the Squirrel Manalthough I call him our Squirrel Angel :) . I feed about 20 wild chipmunks and ground squirrels plus 3 pine squirrels and a number of "fox" squirrels. No irritation associated with the bald spot. Copy. http://imgur.com/WJCCGWT Then, when it does arrive, what's the best way to administer it? This morning I realized his jawlines were bald. It sounds like your squirrel may have a Vitamin D deficiency. These substances are destroyed if the oil has been refined, processed or hydrogenated. Her tail hairs grows long and become variegated with subtle shades of gray, white and black highlights. Even if it is not Mange, you will temporarily relieve him of fleas, lice and Intestinal parasites. The uppertail coverts have a rusty to chestnut hue. Thats something special, thank you! He has always taste tested me since he was very young. White Tailed Antelope Ground Squirrels (aka..Hiking in Las Vegas! The southern ringneck ( D. p. punctatus) is found in the Coastal Plain and often has a broken neck ring and underside that is marked with a single row or black spots. I found it on the internet. They have a short, stout body, a hairy tail, more rounded head, and smaller ears than a standard mouse. Please write to me at SquirrelNutrition@Yahoo.com and I will put you in contact with my associate in SriLanka. Bill. The eastern gray squirrel is one of the most common types of squirrels in Ohio, the Midwest and the rest of eastern North America. The Kaibab squirrel is fascinating as the entire range of the population is a 2040 mile section of ponderosa pine on the north rim of the Grand Canyon (source). Not that we don't mind caring for them, but not legal to keep them as pets here and we have plenty on our hands to do beyond that. We have had several squirrels at our bird feeder over the past couple months with significant hair loss on their backs accompanied with pronounced itching. The reason is, the placement of a squirrel's eyes on their head, gives them 180 degree vision. Can I give her another round of 3 (1 per week)? He gets Rep/Cal sprinkled on his other nuts and seeds everyday. But if the time ever comes can I get another squirrel somehow and share my love raising another baby into our home? You can find it online. You can make the diagnosis of skin/hair fungus by grasping a few hairs on the edge of a bald spot and wiggling them back and forth. Ill send you pics in a seperate email of pasquallie. I was bit and scratched hard (both punctured caused bleeding) by a female squirrel, that had bald scabed patches like the one in your picture. He hasn't chattered at me orbit me. Size Body length: 33cm - 50cm. We are unsure of how much we should be feeding it Kind of just winging everything to do with him. It is suspected that climate change will have a dramatic impact on its tundra environment. Good nutrition is all that is needed. How should I store the collodial silver and the coconut oil? Shouldnt be that big of a surprise given their name. Any advice is greatly appreciated! The pox are disfiguring and annoying for the squirrel and can arise from any tissue in the body, including internal organs. The Arizona gray squirrels range is restricted to parts of Arizona and New Mexico, perhaps crossing into Mexico. People dont give them enough credit. The Franklins Ground squirrel is very widely dispersed and can be found in North Dakota, central Kansas, and west-central Indiana. 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