Trees first budding/and leaves growing 15 days ago/ Hopefully, these suggestions will help calm you boy down. The California ground squirrel is common to most parts of California, Western Oregon, and some areas of Western Nevada. If your cat had mites, the flea medicine would have killed them. Chard Other than that,the only other thing would be to have it evaluated by a Veterinarian. They have white feet, a white underbelly, and some platinum foxes have a white ring around their necks. That the Colloidal silver weakened the cell wall of the mites' eggs so that the killer T cells of the immune system could penetrate and kill the mite embryo. 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. (You have provided that by putting it in a box and covering it up.) Also good to counter fleas. He had pink lumps that have developed into dark hardened legions that he is now biting and chewing off leaving flesh below that he is licking. Many people consider these squirrels to be a nuisance as they will raid bird feeders. The Arizona Gray does not make many sounds and will avoid predator detection by remaining motionless for long periods of time. I do have a squirrel trap (very useful for catching feral kittens), but these squirrels are in no way tame. They are so full of life and then they get wierd ailments, I feel so bad for them. However i do notice the Robins attacking them but they are big + fast enough to get away. I noticed that you could not find Ivermectin paste anywhere. D. I got it off the internet. There are too many to count but they are very small and white in color. Merle has a spot on his back leg that looks similar to dandruff. Ringneck Snake. In your case, you will be doing something similar, only with a couple modifications. Hi, Sheri! Bill. If that doesn't work, write me back at SquirrelNutrition@Yahoo.com, I have some other things you could try. Pneumonia is a common way that they die, but death is an indirect result. They feed on seeds, nuts, tree buds, berries, fungi, leaves and twigs, as well as the occasional birds eggs and nestlings. If you put food around his cage, other squirrels will be attracted and visit him. They like to sleep together and the warm bag that smells like the other squirrel may work while they are separated. A wildlife place will take it if you have one. In the meantime, they are naked as a Jaybird except for tufts of hair on their head and on their feet. Vitamin D deficiency can cause itchy skin and hair loss. alot on its belly - I just noticed yesterday when watching it If you are able to get a picture send it to me at SquirrelNutrition@yahoo.com. The rest of the fur is grey with either black or brown markings, with the exception of the underside of the tail which is also white (source). The Cliff Chipmunk is found in the Western United States and typically lives on cliff walls. She is about 9 months old. If you are not seeing open sores and bloody scabs you are probably dealing with a fungus so see what is going on is important! I've used Colloidal Silver 10 PPM for years to treat all kinds of conditions in Squirrels including mange. Bill, Thank you so much for replying Ive been so worried about this poor little guy, I have just one more question I just thought of, my squirrel has lost quite a bit of hair on his neck and shoulders is there such a thing as too late? Your website clearly defined what my squirrel was suffering from. Thank you, ali. 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 put some tee tree oil on them and flee liquid on neck 2 weeks ago. Mange in animals is the same as scabies in humans. Hi I have a squirrel that I have had since he was a newborn and he's been inside every since. long. Itchy, dry and flaky skin in captive squirrels is almost always due to low Vitamin D levels, mainly because they spend so much time indoors, unlike their wild relatives. ( The Skin Fungus described in the Blog article you wrote your comment on.) I use a full spectrum grow light to shine on my squirrel's indoor cage so she get this light 6 to 8 hours a day. Bill I say last time for although i usually would see her 3x a day I havent seen her in a month now and my first concern was that it was a mange, she had died, etc. It is a large species of chipmunk, more darkly colored and spends more time in trees than other chipmunks. Do it with an open palm. The bones are so fragile, that they could break like thin crystal glass. 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). He seems to be sensitive to it and began to walk a bit funny (dragging that portion of his belly on the floor). i dont handle him but feed him sunflower seeds and peanuts. Its also nice to know abt the salt. They are not even running away from me.i think they are poisoned. We live in Connecticut. They are best known for their unique defense posture of curling up their tails, exposing their . Squirrels need 20 to 30 mg of calcium per day just to maintain their bones and ever growing incisors teeth. It worked fine this summer and it seems to be working this time also. It appears he may have a form of mange. The oils in Avocado are great for the skin and hair. Ive dusted him lightly a few times with food grade diatomaceous earth. Hi Bill I have contacted you before and bought some of your ivermectin paste for a squirrel with mange. More than two would be really bad, probably killing the squirrel. If it is not mange, you've temporarily relieved them of fleas, lice, and intestinal parasites, So, it's a win-win for the squirrel. Read: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23257726 Weight: 280g -740g Environment keeping him inside all the time wasn't the plan in the beginning. I won't be able to catch and administer meds to that number of animals. Apon inspection I seen little White hard bumps that they stayed real still for me while I used their tooth brush & my fingernails to scrape them off. We have never tamed the squirrels (only the chipmunks so far) but I am very concerned because we live in Canada and the winters can get pretty harsh. Will another another food sourcemaybe avocado or berries. Thanks to everyone who commented and helped me out! ItsItalso on my back, arms and face. (6 to 8 dollars) and a clip-on utility light, (around 12 dollars) Nothing fancy, works great!..Bill. On the one that is recovering, the swelling got to be about 3/8 of an inch across and 1/8 inch in depth. It sounds like an abscess from either an injury or a foreign body, or possibly a fight. We are unsure of how much we should be feeding it Kind of just winging everything to do with him. Are you sure you ordered? Then place the box in a quiet area like in a garage or enclosed porch. September 2022 These chipmunks have 5 black to brown stripes running along their body with white stripes in between. The way you calculate a dose is weight (in kg) x recommended dose (mg/kg) / concentration of medicine (mg/ml). There a link to buy medicine. The Southern Flying Squirrel is a small nocturnal species that is native to most of the eastern half of the United States. Are almonds in the shell ok? If it's not Mange, you have temporarily relieved them of their fleas, lice and intestinal parasites. If she has really irritated skin and some scabs or scales, it sound more like mange than a immune system problem. Not being able to see the squirrels, I can only speculate on what is going on. Susan, Hi Susan! If nothing else, it will temporarily get rid of it's fleas and lice. Thinning hair is a sign. I've noticed a lot of them have those patchy hair loss areas and I have seen some scabs plus they do scratch. I found your page looking for something I could do for her,afterall she has being with me all this 3 years. and Cherry. Broccoli A squirrel is a squirrel, right? Staten Island, NY. But, there's good news. Mexican Ground Squirrels can be found on the Texas Gulf Coast, central Texas and southeastern New Mexico. Later, the clitellum, a collarlike organ that goes around the worm's body the way a cigar band does a cigar, produces a ring around the worm. If you send me a picture at SquirrelNutrition@Yahoo.com I could better comment. I would also support it's Immune System that will do the job of fighting off the fungus that causes Dermatophytosis. I rescued a grey squirrel 3 springs back. He does appear to be better today, as far as his activity level, but he is still very red, and a pit stand-offish. It turns out that creatures as diverse as chipmunks and groundhogs are also technically considered to be squirrels! Regularly, I leave some food for wild red squirrels in a garden (hazelnuts and walnuts. Putting her on a diet, and having her lose weight didn't help. The Alaska marmot is found in scattered small colonies in the mountains of northern Alaska. We have a rescued male squirrel that we got @ 3wks. Two weeks ago added the other nuts to keep his teeth trim.He hides the little nuts but eats the big ones. They have excellent eyesight, even in low-light conditions. Here's one from Slovenia, on the shore of stunning Lake Bohinj this year in late October (28C! His diet is buckeyes, black walnuts, soybeans, frozen mulberries from my trees, avocado, coconut, hickory nuts, almonds,peanut butter laced with brewers yeast. Problem #2: Lately he tends to lick a lot. Hi Crystal! As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. I need your opinion. 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. And, believe me, released squirrels, (especially females,) can be as sweet and fun as having them live in your house. He was given to me by a local vet tech. 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.) I have an almost ten year old pet flying squirrel who, out of the blue, started developing red, hairless patches all over his body that seem to scab over. You may feel it's a battle you can't win, but don't give up. I started her on the coconut oil a few days ago and she's been eating avocado since day 1. It has the highest levels of the vital acids mentioned. "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. It is native to the western United States, where it occurs in California, Nevada, and Oregon (source). The ring drops off, seals shut at the ends and becomes a cocoon for the developing eggs. Bill, Hi Val! Hi Berenice! Hello William, Thank you. This is a sign of squirrels that are severely at the bottom of the pecking order. Thank you for your time. Females are comparatively larger while having shorter tails than the males. LOL I usually separate them until the irritation or wound is healed, then put them back together. Arctic ground squirrels are a very important part of the food chain, being the main source of food for several birds of prey, bears, and foxes. I don't think you are describing a sick squirrel. I feel itchy and wanted to know. 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. She also has a scratch mark around the neck too. They are absolutely clever and, Im sure theyre ganging up on me. I started putting the ionic silver and coconut oil on him already and he's not too happy but I'm trying to prevent. A high fat diet of Avocado and raw coconut would help. Will he chew it off? 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. Have you ever considered an allergy to the black mulch? I do wildlife rehab and in my 7 years have never seen what is happening to my babies. Thank you for your wonderful website and your dedication to these sweet little joys of life. I was curious if you had any advice on getting her to eat other things? I assume the kitten stuff I can get at vet store? 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? 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). What you are asking is a common problem that I am frequently asked, so I've put it down for a future Blog topic. Patricia is a wildlife enthusiast that loves traveling and learning about wildlife all over North America and the world. Genuine Haarlem Oil has demonstrated its effectiveness in preventing respiratory illness, passive and active smoking, unhealthy diets and rheumatoid arthritis. Unfortunately I can't order it from you as I'm in Canada. I don't take Fred out tho. He lays there cuddles on me or my husband sometimes taking a nap. It makes no sense to knock out the primary way a body protects itself, (the immune system,) to treat a problem. Anemia decreases the oxygen carrying capacity of the blood. Like red squirrels, grays will also take in orphans of their species if need be. August 2013 Possibly, something it is gnawing on may be making it sick. We have pulled at the hair in and around the spots mentioned and were not able to pull any out. Sorry. Given the choice, they will only eat what they like to the exclusion of everything else. Small fresh branches from Oak, Pear, Apple, Dog Wood Bill, Dear Bill and All, I am worried about it getting infected eventually if he won't let it heal. She came up this morning and has a bald spot (hair loss) on and around her neck and head. 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. There are small clumps of white bits growing on the squirrel and we do not know what it could be. I just order the coconut oil and I will begin to give him some as soon as I receive it. She had 2 babies over the next winter, I was also looking forward to meeting them but suddenly she just stopped visiting. You can get it at any Health Food Store or on our Squirrel Mall on our website. diet is spot on, not changed, cages are cleaned very regularly, no detergent used for bedding, etc no changes I can send a picture of her if you need to see it. The tail is bushy and similar color to the body. Thanks! Usually eye discharge or conjunctivitis is caused by bacteria. I've seen similar wounds when I worked ER. I feel like nothing is helping his dry skin. My released male was so mad at me, that he jumped on my abdomen and bit me, and bit me on each forearm before I could get him off of me. Hi, Michelle! Can you advise, please? I noticed that one ground squirrel has no hair on his stomach and his stomach is dark,dark gray. Sorry I didn't call back, it's just that when I get on the phone talking about squirrels, I lose track of time. Those that have improved, give a second dose. Soon they will start to come when they hear you making that sound, and will start to associate food with you being the source. Just like I mentioned above, you do this weekly and watch for results. Females: They have a green crown, neck, and back. Hi, Nisha! Thank you very much for your response. The top level FAMILY NAME that covers all 289 species of squirrels is the Sciuridae family. Thank you for visiting! Let me know if you would like to try it! It causes the hair to break off at the skin line and does itch a bit. A couple weeks ago I noticed quite a bit of fur missing from around its neck, two spots mainly. They are gray or brown with an orange ring around the base of the head. We tried him on fresh deer antler and he isn't interested. I made a video many years ago about "How Squirrels Stay Warm In Winter," You can view it at Douglas Squirrels are generally grayish in color with a chestnut-colored belly, but they do have slightly duller colors to help them blend in during winter months. Should I buy coconut shavings (fresh ones if i can find them this time of year) or is this a lost cause which she will get over, toward spring's end when it's warmer weather kicks in? The Colorado chipmunk is one of the few species of squirrels that is reported to be monogamous. Bill. What can I do to help them? The B vitamins are very calming to the nerves. there is another wound on his fur. When your medication arrived. Also, look to see what it may be gnawing on. She has a 'crusty/red/and fur loss just at the nape of her neck/shoulder line. Arctic Ground Squirrels range over most of Alaska. 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. But if the time ever comes can I get another squirrel somehow and share my love raising another baby into our home? I currently have 2 lil boy rocky's approx 4 1/2 weeks old. I'm in Columbus Ohio and try to help. They use different kinds of sounds and tail signs to communicate and have a sharp sense of smell. Allens chipmunk (Neotamias senex) is a species of chipmunk. I believe that there are other sounds they make that are unique to breeding season. Aside from being writer for Wildlife Informer, she's an avid bird watcher as well as the owner of several pet reptiles. The Warbles go away until the next bite! In the meantime, they could be quite distressed by not being to eat normally. Thanks Bill for your speedy gonzales response! 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. Many thanks in advance! Will they die or get extremely ill? Pecans in the shell Mite are treatable, Warbles, or Bot Fly larvae should not be treated in wild squirrels! I use the disposable cloth towels that we used to get in disposable suture packs to line the bottom of my blind squirrels' cage. Today after the box fell out of the tree and killed the mom she's a sleep in my work jumper and I think she's 4/5/6 weeks old can she eat on her own and drink on her own I've got her in a cage now nice and warm but need answers asap as im allways working and haven't got time to feed her every 2 hours, Hi Andrew, At this time of year it may well be a Vitamin D deficiency. (Monday.) I have a pic of it. You only need a very, very tiny dab, ( an amount about the size of a large grain of sand,) spread on a nut meat to treat a squirrel. http://oi59.tinypic.com/717p8w.jpg I modified a feeder so the squirrels can get the nuts but not the jays, but will your feed work in a feeder? Is this a single squirrel? Thanks Bill for your reply. Our skin changes color,( either red or brown,) when we expose it to direct sun. Just found your website. The reason is, plastic attracts static electricity which can cause the silver to precipitate out of the solution over time. Bill. They have a white stripe along the side of their torso, highlighted with black markings both above and below the stripe. A good example of what I'm talking about can be seen in new nurses that are working in the Emergency Room for the first time. As the worm crawls out of the ring, it fills the ring with eggs and sperm. Before long, you will have them all within easy toss distance, and you will be able to individually treat them in the future if the need arises. I have a picture of our guy named Jack how can I send pictures of his round red crust around the almost perfect circle of missing hair It looks a lot like the picture here but one is on his side one is lower not together. Copy. The Arizona gray squirrels range is restricted to parts of Arizona and New Mexico, perhaps crossing into Mexico. Ivermectin, but you need to do it one squirrel at a time. Because I just did a search on my business PayPal account using your first name and it came up blank. For the Revolution, it says to readminister again in 30 days. Question though. 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. 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. It's not contagious to humans or other animals but it is viral and can be spread to other squirrels. Hi, I'm wondering if you can help me. I so appreciate this community and wish you all the very best! I have a wild squirrel that has a skin disease but not like your photographs, can you email me so I can send a photograph. I think I am ordering it Saturday. Gray squirrels may also display variations from the typical color. You can relax, your animals and birds cannot catch the Mange Mites that are on squirrels. Im so sorry for your loss I was told to put a tiny drop of kitten revolution on her. Is there a danger if the squirrel is pregnant? Some look horrible. This can be a problem in the Winter because of freezing. Bill I suspect muuch of it was due to her loading the nest for the babies since the last tiime I saw her she looked much healthier with it grown back. Hi Linda! Colloidal Silver 10 PPM sprayed topically on the bald spots and a teaspoonful in the drinking water will also work against a fungus and support the immune system. My 8 year old blind Eastern Gray would get a bald belly every winter. Thank you in advance! Any thoughts are appreciated. I would assume that is a good thing and gives them the nutrition they need as does the coconut oilright? I feed all the squirrels that hang out at my house with seeds, raw coconut and it's milk, avocado, fruit, water etc. Length ranges between 5 and 30 feet. Now, reading your column, it sounds like a skin disorder. Hi Bev! I call it that because it has no tail at all and honestly hops around like a bunny. Her tail hair looked terrible when she would shed in the Spring so I started to do some research and experimentation and started using the light and Avocado. Its also been introduced to parts of the West. Ringneck snakes have smooth scales and round pupils. I noticed this morning as well that his eyes were crusted over to the point where he couldn't open them. The Panamint chipmunk is a medium sized species found in the mountains of southern California and Nevada. Most Are Not But Some Have To Fight To Live! Should I be concerned or seek medical attention? The age sounds about right for the life span of a squirrel. I have two more rescues in the house that we're almost ready to be on their own and I wonder if they brought something in the house like a Mite or something. He looked dead, other than his very pink color. 1) Her hair has almost grown all back on its own. Other one on head. Just an update on my baby. Hello! She's now 7yrs old. 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. They use a membrane that extends from the wrist of the foreleg to the ankles of the hindleg, allowing them to glide from tree to tree without touching the ground (source). 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. If I am feeding my black release she will position herself so she can see in all directions, and is always on the alert. I have had him for 2 and a half years and he never had had any problems until now. As to treatment, it sounds like Mange, so I would go ahead and give a dose of Ivermectin. If possible, please send a picture of the squirrel to SquirrelNutrition@Yahoo,com. Thanks, Hi Bev, The Sciurinae Subfamily contains 82 different species of squirrels. Always use the same sound. Romane Lettuce I'm trying to make friends to get a better look, hes currently eating from around the bird feeder what do you suggest I put out to try to gain trust. The affected squirrels have bare patches on their sides and down their spine; one poor little guy, though, has almost no fur left except on his face and tail. I've had release squirrels come home with little pieces of their ears missing from some of these spats. I noticed that she recently had been rubbing above her nose and the hair seems thin but is still there. I have NOT done the ivermectin as I am afraid to dangerous was going to do one drop, maybe will get this kitten formula. The lesion or patch has totally been eaten through, and someone told me it could be metabolic bone disease. I was able to catch him - something that seems like a sign that he probably needs a little TLC at least, since Im sure I couldnt catch another squirrel on foot if I tried (Ive been befriending him and his siblings - and the older generation here - for a long time so they all come out to see me, knowing I have peanuts and seeds, haha! Ring-necked Duck Identification, All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology Species in This Family Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl (Order: Anseriformes, Family: Anatidae) Previous Black-bellied Whistling-Duck Fulvous Whistling-Duck Emperor Goose Snow Goose Ross's Goose Greater White-fronted Goose Brant Cackling Goose Canada Goose Mute Swan Have you ruled out maggots? Learn more. Idk how to attach it to this. Good day, I have squirrels about 15 - 16 weeks as best as I can guess. I couldn't begin to guess what it is without seeing. Not easy these last couple of weeks! They make great pets (I`ve raised 6 of them) but as they are nocturnal it`s hard to always coordinate getting him out of the cage with my sleep! Bill, my squirel has one spot he keeps itching its not bald but its a constant itch what do I do, Hi Tyler! It's birthing season, and we are swamped with advice and recipe requests! Groundhogs are unique among the marmots found in the United States in that they are solitary creatures and do not form colonies. Hi, I've been feeding the squirrels, birds (The Jay is a amazing bird) and a hedgehog for as long as I can remember. We're concerned because we're in Rhode Island, where it's been terribly cold this winter. Today there are little bumps that seem to have spreAd thru that pink area. If so, how many drops should I apply to the back of the neck on the squirrel that with the affected ears. You can send the picture(s) to SquirrelNutrition@Yahoo.com and I'll be glad to evaluate them! 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