I bought some ivermectin and began the treatment. They have gold or red-brown coats with distinctive zebra-like stripes (hence the name) Their prong-like horns are about 4.5 cm long in males, and half that in females. 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. It also has Vitamin D3 in it. Our dog was chewing on a grey squirrel that had died in our yard. When they get soiled, we shake them out and put them in a bucket with ammonia water. Not sure what rodent you're seeing? She was quite friendly and at one point I thought about trying to catch her, but decided against it since I wouldn't know what to do with a wild squirrel once I got her. As long as men have been wearing shirts and ties, wives have been trying to scrub out those dirt rings that seem to settle around the collar. We put Brewer's Yeast in our Nut Squares for two reasons. It keeps them calm. I believe the cold weather must have killed the mites. As long as you only treat once per week, you will not OD any squirrel. I should be getting notification from my builder by next week with the tracking info. MaryLou You didn't say if the skin looked red, irritated or scabby in the areas of missing fur?! Avocado (Squirrels synthesize Vitamin D by exposure to direct sunlight the same way humans do!) These spots on her belly dont really look like squirrel pox to me but I wanted to see if you had any idea as to what this can be and what I can do to help her. Las week we change her 6' x 3' wood shelves and logs to climb on out (they were messy and unable to clean well) with lexan and new logs (with marks/tape on there so she is not scared) Merriams Chipmunk is found in central and southern California. From being in direct sunlight. Now, reading your column, it sounds like a skin disorder. Recently my father sent me photos of her saying she's lost some of her hair and if he should be concerned (I moved to Japan so I'm not there unfortunately). My husband and I took in an Injured squirrel we found. I will send pic to your email, thank you for your page so much!! It might be hard trying to feed chunks of it if it is warm outside. Due to the distinctive striped pattern of its pelt, the eastern chipmunk (Tamias striatus), is an easily identified squirrel (Sciuridae). I do have a heated water bowl that they all drink from. If a Spring storm comes through your area, especially with high winds and fallen trees, go out and look around after the storm, especially when trees are blown down. Key Characteristics: Douglas squirrels are recognized by their dark brownish gray back, tawny orange belly, and white eye ring. I put out a cat bed (new) and a cammy cloth b/c it's ultra soft and warn for her face, no idea if she will use it or just pee on itShe is not getting any medicine b/c i am unsure which it is, for her condition- and it's very sudden. A well balanced diet that includes avocado and raw coconut out of the shell. If you'd like I can send you some "high quality" pictures of the spots so you can see for your self. This is in Catalonia (Spain, mediterranean coast) The California ground squirrel is common to most parts of California, Western Oregon, and some areas of Western Nevada. So I just wanted to give my thanks to Bill and you all and Blessings for a Joy-Filled 2016. When a second squirrel developed the same condition, she started treatment and it was cured. Bill, I am in no position to give a wild squirrel meds. 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. They don't transfer by casual contact. She now has a full body of fur, head to tail, gaining weight, very active and healthy. When we had dogs we bought and went through many bottles every summer. American red squirrels will also take in the babies of other squirrels if they become orphaned. All summer I saw half a dozen squirrels in my yard and enjoying my bird feeders:) For some reason now I am now seeing only one :( and this one seems to act fine, climbs the feeder pole, eats the food and peanuts that I leave on the ground. Tonight around 3 in the morning I woke up because he cried out. Rock squirrels are found in the southwest of the US and are almost always found in rocky areas such as canyons and cliffs. The main thing now is good nutrition. Hi Sheri! She taught me so much. At this time of year it may well be a Vitamin D deficiency. It won't hurt them, in fact you would be temporarily ridding them of fleas, lice and intestinal parasites. Pneumonia is a common way that they die, but death is an indirect result. I know for sure "my" squirrel had given birth for when I first noticed the missing fur, when standing up to ask for food I noticed her nipples and realized she was feeding her babies. I could better advise you if you could get a good close-up picture of the squirrel and send it to me at SquirrelNutrition@Yahoo.com. I am so heartbroken as he was my little baby buddy for 10 years and I miss him terribly! Guess I just needed some reassurance that this might work. I live against a forest preserve and have noticed that all the squirrels that frequent my feeders are starting to itch and many are losing fur. He's upstairs in his cage whistling that high pitch sound now. My house is backed to a large park and we have been taking care of our local squirrels, such as providing them with water and food, especially during winter and a very cold spring this year (I live in Maryland). Mange can kill a squirrel if it is old, debilitated, or malnourished. Her fur on the rest of her looks ok. Is this something to be concerned about? Auks, Murres, and Puffins (Alcidae) Bananaquits. she has mange around ear area. The fur on these animals has absolutely no markings which allow it to blend in with the sandy desert environment. I use it topically and internally. Hi, Sasha! can she lick it within reason? Thanks in advance. So, send me an e-mail at SquirrelNutrition@Yahoo.com and we'll get things moving. My question is about his disposition and whether something else should be considered. -Allie. He is now one year and seven months. I am extremely upset, she came everyday. Can you put it in the food? 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. Any information will be much appreciated as I am really worried about my baby. Is there a checklist I can use to confirm? I have had him for 2 and a half years and he never had had any problems until now. The southern flying squirrel is about the size of a chipmunk, at 7 to 10 inches long. Columbian ground squirrels can be found in a small region of the northwest United States. It worked fine this summer and it seems to be working this time also. The most common organism is staphylococcus. Coloration varies from white to black, but the typical coloration is gray above and lighter beneath. I can email a picture if that would help, Hi, Kristin! If you could send a picture to SquirrelNutrition@Yahoo.com I would be happy to evaluate it and make a suggestion for treatment. She is getting really red under her front paws (Armpit areas). Thank you for helping us to protect and nurture this wonderful baby. I have a 6 month old grey squirrel, her name is Rosie, about 3 months ago she suffored from MBD as I didnt really know about her sensitive nutrition needs, I did the process to recover her, shes been doing fine ever since, now she is losing a bit of her yellowish hair, not the grey hair under but the kind of yellow hair on top of that grey hair, Im not really sure the cause of this. Bill. For the Revolution, it says to readminister again in 30 days. However, they are lean creatures, and typically weigh around 2 lbs. The eastern gray squirrels fur ranges from dark to light gray and they typically have white bellies. Eventually, you will get a majority of the affected squirrels treated. I think that i saw different individuals with this in the last two years. Do these mites or bot flys present any problem to our pets or us? The American red squirrel, however, is much smaller than the fox squirrel, at only 10 to 15 inches long and weighing about a half pound. "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. Thanks! There also is a condition called . Usualy as I know, squirrels are active on the day. he has eaten them for a long time. I have pictures if you are interested. I like to spray on colloidal silver, let it dry then apply raw coconut oil. It looks like he has had this problem only for a week or so but the spots are pretty big. Squirrel mouths are very clean. The fact that it went from pink to black usually means that the hair is starting to regrow. Here in the US people sometimes put cedar wood chips in the bottom of their squirrel's cage. Hi Susan! 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). Are almonds in the shell ok? A full spectrum light, (grow light,) can help, but there is no good substitute for the sun. he has become very weak! They don't have no missing fur though. Is it possible this is more then just dry skin? Today is Monday, December 8th. A Vet wrote and told me this. How to Keep Squirrels Away from Bird Feeders, 10 Surefire Ways to Attract Cardinals to Your Backyard. Take care, and keep up the good work! Bill. They ask us to allow up to two weeks for shipment, because they make all kinds of wood products. I obviously think the worst and it's so heartbreaking. Also, once your squirrels lose their taste for milk, you will need to provide a good calcium source to support the growth of their Incisors teeth, and keep their bones healthy. It hasn't been related to a particular season, it's happened in the dead of winter, in the middle of summer, and is going on now as Spring breaks. Instinctively, she knew that she had to run, because a female squirrel leads a mating chase where all interested males have to chase her for the privilege of mating. We are buying a large ferret cage to nurse him back to health and let him go. Weighing in at only 2-3 oz., these small rodents have evolved flaps of skin from their front paws to their back paws. I did not see any open, red or infected wounds on here, but her skin was rough and dry and wrinkly looking. November 2014 Im so relieved to have found your page! Will look into that. They definitely have my heart and I`m hooked for life! The bones are so fragile, that they could break like thin crystal glass. The population of Arizona Grays is small and they compete with Aberts squirrels for resources. Squirrels are very much like little kids. This squirrel is nearly identical to the Townsend ground squirrel and they can only be told apart through genetic testing. You try to find a possible cause and try to correct that. Bill. There is a squirrel my parents have been feeding for some As to potential infections, I do know that squirrel bites do not get infected. Again thank u so much for ur help!!! The reason is, the placement of a squirrel's eyes on their head, gives them 180 degree vision. I had to put in back in cage carefully. Im thinking maybe mites but not sure on what to use or how much to use because he is only 18 grams. These chipmunks are highly adaptable and live in many different types of environments with different food sources. 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. The two other squirrels I tossed a treated nut to sniffed it and suddenly bounced straight up two feet in the air and darted away like it was going kill them (I used apple-flavored). Don't worry, either way the animal will be unconscious of what is going on, especially if you witness a seizure, the animal is unaware of what is happening with it's body. Its been partially paralyzed for a month or two - it has PLENTY of gumption and SOME mobility in its rear legs, it can climb pretty well but coming down trees again it kind ofsurfs down? When you have the time, it is fairly easy to get squirrels to approach and accept food from you. This is the 1st time I've seen squirrels w/the hair loss issues. I had been diligently picking off those lil things off of them since getting them. Our roof is about 50 feet high. Hi Michelle! 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.. well its been a week since i wrote to you. I also noticed she was scratching like crazy. D. I got it off the internet. Then again, maybe your boy was thinking about what "getting fixed" would entail! I had a left a comment but I thought it was directed to her. To rule out mites I would use one drop of kitten or puppy flea drops on the back if the neck. Robbins won't kill squirrels, but, squirrels will kill baby Robbins, depending on their nutrition needs. Gray squirrels may also display variations from the typical color. meat in the form of frogs, insects, and young birds. 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. Hi Dennis! I'll also send you a picture of Lucky's tail the way it looked when her new summer coat came in the following Spring after starting this treatment. That's how I happened to meet my associate in SriLanka, (Shanaz.) That's pretty good. This past week I noticed another little guy with fur missing from around his neck and back. You could probably have a steady supply of babies to raise. Got another email? Will another another food sourcemaybe avocado or berries. I have a friend (state and Fed licensed) sending me Ivermectin (which my other friend says is very dangerous) and another one sending me Terbinafine. Colloidal silver can be purchased in Health Food Stores or on our Squirrel Mall ( http://www.squirrelnutrition.com/squirrel-mall.html ) Please help I love this little guy and have raised him since 2 days old. Thank you, Hi, Ariena! We tried olive oil, an oatmeal bath, and coconut oil, hoping it would help. I am going to add raw coconut and coconut oil to the food I give them! 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