If you send me a picture at SquirrelNutrition@Yahoo.com I could better comment. She has her eyes open and active. But, they require a lot of energy through their food for them to work. What can I do to help them, they bring me so much joy. I hope that if he is still living you will find a wildlife rehab. There looked like there was a dry white patch on the top of his neck that I saw him scratching at a few times. Veterinarians believe squirrel pox to be caused by a virus, so that is the best advice I can give you! But they are clearly being driven mad from itching. Try increasing the fat content of your squirrel's formula if it is still taking formula. He looked dead, other than his very pink color. I don't want to treat her wrong. There is a way to get a squirrel to take food from you, but it takes some time. If I did, these are the two substances I would use. So far everything we have done has been good as far as eating playing and getting him ready to go back out into the world. Thank you very much William for your valuable response. Thank you so much for your attention to squirrels! ItsItalso on my back, arms and face. Eventually, you will get every affected squirrel treated and on it's way to being cured. 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. I appreciate your site. From Texas, Florida, Maine, Wisconsin, and everywhere in between. Just put out some untreated foods to see when it comes to visit and eat. Or if any other squirrels who dont have it that may accidentally eat it, Hi, Molly! Any advice is greatly appreciated! Help! Hi Bev! He got me another good one yesterday. If it's mange you will notice less scratching within two days. Please give me your thoughts! In Central Ohio I have seen them at two Columbus Metro Parks (Inniswood and Chestnut Ridge). We became friends (her name is Capone) and after some months she got used to even get nuts from my hand or let me know when she is around knocking my window! Bill. I've become very fond of him and just want to make sure he's made a full recovery. If you write to her at CShanaz5@GMail.com she will probably be able to help you. I have trained him to stay on the porch and in the yard. I like to spray on colloidal silver, let it dry then apply raw coconut oil. But his fur is getting thin near his neck and he is iching. These ground squirrels also secrete special scents that help them communicate. The fur on these animals has absolutely no markings which allow it to blend in with the sandy desert environment. To rule out mites I would use one drop of kitten or puppy flea drops on the back if the neck. Fox Squirrels live in forested areas where they feed on mostly fungi, fruit, seeds, and nuts, but will occasionally also eat bird eggs. Also, look to see what it may be gnawing on. He still is VERY active but not aggressive. Go out and have a morning cup of coffee or juice every morning and take a couple dozen unroasted peanuts in the shell. Is drinking 1-1.5mL of the electrolyte water and now 1mL of powdered milk replacement. I would be glad if you let me know ? If you could send a picture of what you are seeing on your squirrel to SquirrelNutrition@Yahoo.com I would be happy to evaluate and comment. Best of all, I rarely see her scratching, so it is a win-win for her! It is so difficult to find expert information about squirrels on the internet. Our dog was chewing on a grey squirrel that had died in our yard. http://oi58.tinypic.com/688x28.jpg I have a rescued cat that I took in 16 years ago. There is a squirrel my parents have been feeding for some I just have to tell you how excited I am to find you. For two months he spent almost all day of every day in my sports bra. They fell out of their nests and shattered their pelvis and died. A squirrel is a squirrel, right? He seems to like to sit and do a high pitch whistle slowly let out. Crack the coconut open and either dig out the meat, or let the squirrels do it. When in reality, nuts should only be a treat, but not a main food source. #2. Dr says there is not much that we can do about this, she gave her an injection of some sort to help the liver and this has to be repeated on Monday. I am lucky to found this website coz more good articles here. This small mammal is at home in either deciduous or mixed forests with plenty of old trees that have cavities for nesting. The next day it was the size of a dime, so I went ahead and gave her a dose of Ivermectin because it appeared quite crusty. If a pox forms on brain tissue or a vital organ, it is almost always fatal. Bill. Bill, Hello, I have tried to read all the comments to see if anyone had this problem. Her nose looks a little scaly. Ivermectin, but you need to do it one squirrel at a time. Thanks Bill, You can send me the picture at SquirrelNutrition@Yahoo.com. February 2nd is officially Marmot Day in Alaska as a replacement for Groundhog Day. It has all the good stuff in it! How do you use Colloidal or Ionic Silver? Squirrels get ears bitten all the time in territorial squabbles, It's normal, especially in red squirrels. I want to let you know how awesome i think you are to devote your time and knowledge to people like me who want to help these beautiful little guys and dont know where to start!! These ground squirrels prefer open grasslands where they feed on grass, seeds, leaves, small birds, lizards, and insects. Hi, Louise! They measure 19 to 29 inches from nose to tail, and weigh up to 3 pounds. They eat seeds, nuts, berries, insects, birds, and lizards, grasses, and fungi and their large cheek pouches allow them to store and carry larger quantities of food with them to their nests. Lol! Was very aggressive before surgery, has calmed down alot. Introduced to the U.S. from Asia in the 1880s, pheasants quickly became one of North America . He would always warn me - he didn't just bite me - he gave me the infamous "growl!" He looks miserable! 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. The swellings usually appears between July and October due to the subcutaneous larvae of botfly in the host squirrel, the University of Florida extension website says. Can you put it in the food? As far as diet, as much raw coconut oil as you can get into them, including coconut out of the shell. She would be willing to send some to you, because it would take weeks for me to get it to you. This small squirrel participates in predatory alert nepotism. She also has a scratch mark around the neck too. 10 years old! I have NOT done the ivermectin as I am afraid to dangerous was going to do one drop, maybe will get this kitten formula. Deborah, Hi Deb! I am sending a photo now. am not an expert but I believe it is a combination of them being territorial and jealous. All I can say is that if you have a captive squirrel, hunger is a powerful motivator to get a squirrel to try other foods. Hey Bill, I need to know what brand of grow light to use. Those that have improved, give a second dose. It sounds like Dermatophytosis to me. Take away the acorns. Thanks for writing! I have just noticed the little red circles, hair loss and much scratching. He said it would take about one month for hormone to get out of his system. If that is the case, your baby has a strong need to suckle beyond normal feeding times. Vets have medicine for fungus, but if you research those types of medicine, you'll find that they are not good for the liver. He eats well, potties regularly, and he is continuing to grow. I noticed today that it appears to be worsening and she is still scratching like crazy. Testosterone causes their scrotum to swell and get purplish black in color. I'm not saying that is what is wrong with your squirrel, but if everything else has failed, I would give it a try. I was so thrilled and honored and looking forward to a long relationship with this perfect little half wild creature! For me, it is Lucky's blindness, for others there are a whole host of reasons that make squirrels unreleasable. Here's a video I did a number of years ago about how squirrels stay warm in Winter: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8XLK9SYb_RU&t=27s I would think they would get Vitamin D from some of the bugs and worms they eat. Bill. Ivory comes down at the usual times, but endures the chasing. It's missing all of its fur on its head and shoulders and most of its gone down its back. She taught me so much. There is no redness, just missing fur exposing the delicate pink flesh. It would be risky just putting out treated nuts. 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. If these teeth become too long they can pierce the soft palate and give the squirrel a sinus infection. While mange is commonly presumed to be the culprit, most hair loss in squirrels is caused by a variety of superficial fungal diseases generally termed dermatophytoses. This "could be the culprit,? 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. While the less bold will move in closer less they lose out on getting their share. It's 0.2mg - 0.4mg/kg (200 - 400 mcg/kg) once every 7 - 14 days. Bill. My story is similar to yours. As you continue this behavior, they will come closer and closer to you, the source of food. I love watching both the squirrels and the birds and enjoy feeding them. Can you please help me. These steps alternate between tan and dark brown colors. On one a front arm and into the side of body. A tree squirrel is larger, has a longer tail and no stripes. What can be done for the squirrel? I saw one guy making a delivery actually hand feed it. Our roof is about 50 feet high. Each month I gave him his topical flea medicine he seemed to get worse. I read that it could be mange and from the photos on google that does look like her skin. I would do two things. It leaves a very raw, tender area that may scab if there is bleeding. Their bodies are mostly tan, except for their lighter-colored belly. We are starting to introduce avocado but they haven't learned to swallow quite yet. Cause he looks so uncomfortable. You could do that, but only do it once and watch for results. Hi Steph! Many good quality of information a useful content to share. 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. If you are able to, it would be helpful if you could send a picture of what you are seeing. Thanks so much, Hi Deborah! Mange, or itch mites are just like scabies, and are transmitted by close body contact. I have raised many ground squirrels and several flying squirrels. Hello Bill, Ill see what I can do to catch him. We've been using old pillow cases washed on the sanitary setting with natural fragrance free detergent, changing daily so I don't think her sore toes are from the bedding material. This morning I realized his jawlines were bald. Thank you so much. Yesterday, two of the squirrels were fighting and one plunged down to the ground from 50 feet. ), Rocky Mountain National Park Service Entry. His passion is raising healthy, disease free squirrels through feeding them the right way and the treatment of common squirrel diseases. Even successfully getting them to a rehab facility, would not guarantee a successful outcome. Iam in Colorado and they will be hibernating before too long. BTW he is a little bit over weight as he is not as active as normal squirrels are so his belly gets urine on it when he pee's. This is a fantastic site for all squirrel lovers !!! Her belly had been completely bald and is now completely covered with really soft white hair. I can always shine a spot light on him to take a look. I buy a whole one and cut up in small pieces to freeze individually. I had been diligently picking off those lil things off of them since getting them. She was out in the rainy weather for at least an entire day until we found her. 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