She managed to drive one of them, named Harmony, out of the area. ), Rocky Mountain National Park Service Entry. Hi Dean! Have you tried treating it with Tolnaftate? Are Squirrels Rodents? Thanks, Hi, Chinthaka! In late Fall, during the month of October, all the well fed squirrels put on a layer of fat, and their body coat hair thickens with an undergrowth of Winter fur. Fed cat milk and opened eyes within a couple of days. His name is little. If you send a request to squirrelnutrition@yahoo.com, I'll send you our food lists for squirrels! I just don't know what to do. I ordered the paste from your website recently to be on the safe side, but Id rather not apply it to her feet without getting a better idea of whats going on. A seizure is an automatic response to severe injury to the brain. Colloidal silver can be purchased in Health Food Stores or on our Squirrel Mall ( http://www.squirrelnutrition.com/squirrel-mall.html ) Black Squirrel Facts: Are They More Aggressive? I have been hydrating (I believe its a her) with salt/sodium water until I could get some puppy powder milk replacer. We put Cod Liver Oil in our Nut Square mixes to help supplement some Vitamin D in their diet. Take care, and keep up the good work! I noticed a drop of sticky fluid, and within half an hour my squirrel had shed most of her hair on her tail. Bill. I washed hand immediately, held pressure to stop bleeding(10-15min), applied alcohol swab and wrapped it. There is a gray squirrel who frequents my yard. I've been bitten numerous times, almost always because of my own fault, and I've never had even deep bites get infected. We put Brewer's Yeast in our Nut Squares for two reasons. Thanks so much for your expert advice Bill! This chipmunk is extremely similar to the California chipmunk. A cat chased either Mom or another adult squirrel up a tree. What some people do to correct this is to give the baby an empty nursing nipple to suckle on after feeding, When they are very active in this activity, some swelling, redness and even bleeding does occur, Neosporin on it is fine. Thanks for writing! 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. We now own a small farm we inherited from her parents in Old Deerfield, but we live in Ohio. #1. I'd like to send a few pics but when I sent to squirrelnutrition.com it didn't send. If you are convinced to keep him, neutering would probably be the best all the way around. Hi, I've been feeding the squirrels, birds (The Jay is a amazing bird) and a hedgehog for as long as I can remember. I would observe it for a few days to see what it's habits are. Hi, Rod! The ringneck snake is a species of slender, mildly poisonous snakes commonly found in southeastern Canada, central Mexico, and many parts of the US. I will send pic to your email, thank you for your page so much!! Hair from squirrels infected with fungal agents is typically broken off at the skin, leaving a fine stubble of short hairs. Upon reading the info on your site, I'm beginning to think it may be fungal. From what i understand if correct, both birds eat squirrel babies so it might be that she took her brood and went eslwhere nearby but far enough to protect them from either breedof the birds. Check with your local game protector to find out what kind of laws your State has regarding culling of animals. They will literally kill each other during mating season if they get a chance. Coloration varies from white to black, but the typical coloration is gray above and lighter beneath. Never heard this before. Since she still lets me touch her I touched the spot, and she flinched in pain. How do squirrels fare when semi-paralyzed during the winter? I don't know what to do the grief of her loss is so great. Besides gray squirrels, the eastern fox squirrel is North Americas other (and larger) common tree squirrel. She often sees squirrels. The Mexican fox squirrel is relatively common in Mexico but in the US the squirrel lives only in the Chiricahua Mountains of southeastern Arizona. With the skin fungus, would the skin look like eczema/SUPER dry skin, flaky? Yesterday she noticed a squirrel in her yard that has all of the tail fur, but a naked body. What specific questions do you have? You can correspond with me direct at SquirrelNutrition@Yahoo.com. When you start feeding them again and hair production resumes the new hair pushes the old hair out of the follicles and it falls off. It's probably safe to treat her, because what little they may get from her breast milk, will probably take care of any fleas or lice they have on them. When these bacteria are killed by the silver in the Colloidal Silver, the mites leave because they need these bacteria to live and thrive. I found my baby squirrel one cold April evening a couple of years ago. How does one single out one particular squirrel? This sounds like a fungus vs Mange. Hi Danny! I have some cocnut oil that is "unrefinedc cold-pressed virgin oil". They have a white stripe along the side of their torso, highlighted with black markings both above and below the stripe. They consume flowers, buds, fungi, bark, and nuts, but they will also eat bird eggs, and meat in the form of frogs, insects, and young birds. But.they need fuel to keep that high metabolism going, and that is why a quality diet is important, especially in winter! I can provide you with a formulary reference dosage. It would not hurt to go ahead and treat the squirrel like it had mange with a touch of Ivermectin. You have to withhold what they are used to eating, and only offer the food you want them to try. The reason is, plastic attracts static electricity which can cause the silver to precipitate out of the solution over time. It's called Dionaea Muscipula,and it is an immune system modulator or booster. They eat well have no bugs or the others also show no skin problems. If the squirrel is just stunned and recover's enough to get out of the box, simply open the garage door or the door to the porch and let it escape on it's own. My neighbor learned this when she would go out and have her morning coffee on her back porch. Unlike some squirrels that make barking and growling noises, the sounds produced by Franklins ground squirrel have a musical quality. 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. Two winters ago I treated 1 red squirrel for mange during the winter. Sweet Potato He still is VERY active but not aggressive. Not sure what that might be, are you able to send a picture? She doesnt have red patches like the squirrel pictured. Sorry, I didn't know I was limited on the number of words I could put in a reply! I tried to keep it short because I know you get so many emails. 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. Hi, Preeti! Bill. if you ordered under a different name send it to me at SquirrelNutrition@Yahoo.com and include the e-mail address you included when ordering and I will do a search. University of California, Riverside Entry. When we had dogs we bought and went through many bottles every summer. Im thinking maybe mites but not sure on what to use or how much to use because he is only 18 grams. If so, that white powder may be eggs of parasites and you will need to give the squirrel a bath to get rid of them. Shes extremely itchy and there are a couple very tiny scabs on her. V. Hi Bill, I enjoy your site. I will come out, see a peanut in her mouth as she scampers by but she will quickly bury it and come over for the sunflower seeds. I'm not real familiar with the Palm Squirrel since we don't have any in our hemisphere, but most rashes can usually be attributed to allergy to something they are eating, or, contact dermatitis, something they are coming in contact with that is causing skin irritation and rash. Write to my e-mail address and request the recipe,( SquirrelNutrition@Yahoo.com) 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 about fifteen grey squirrels and three little red guys in our yard. I wasn't concerned with rabies as she wasn't agressive, and I know I have an extremely rare chance of that. If you have already used it on your baby, don't worry, an adult dose won't kill it, but it can make it very lethargic and cause some intestinal upset, and possibly increased itching. Suspect poisoning but, Illinois university told me to look at the meat under skin to see if it's dark from rodent poison (bleeding) and it isn't. Vet said to leave him alone except to feed and water him, I did. 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 can only hope she returns in good health but if she does, than i will know she is ok and if not, then I will assume she being far more tame than most, might have led to her trusting to her allowing a predator too closeor equally bad, she has passed due to the problems u suggeste. Hi Sherry! So, write to Shanaz and see what suggestions she gives! But I realized it only happened if I had held another male first. Cascade Golden Mantled Ground Squirrels are found in the Cascade Mountains in the province of British Columbia as well as Oregon and Washington. This small squirrel participates in predatory alert nepotism. Bill, We recently moved into a new home and I have been feeding the birds sunflower seeds. When baby squirrels go into starvation mode their hair stops growing as a means of conserving protein. Can you put it in the food? In a pinch they also eat insects, nesting birds, and eggs. More than likely, it was looking to get an egg to nibble the shell for calcium. #3.Start feeding a few soybeans, ( raw if you can get them.) I have not been able to find any info on flying squirrel diseases---can they also get this pox? Breaks my heart any suggestions would be appreciated. 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. Bill. Their undersides are normally white or light gray, and the flattened, bushy gray tail features silver-tipped hairs. I read that it could be mange and from the photos on google that does look like her skin. Are they too young for the treatment and if so, what else can I do? A high fat diet of Avocado and raw coconut would help. We tried him on fresh deer antler and he isn't interested. She has had avocado every day for the past two years and she feels like a mink. I will try the light some more, as we approach summer this may help as well? Hi Karina! He will perk up now and then, open his eyes. Anemia decreases the oxygen carrying capacity of the blood. I suspect one of them is perceived as a predator and they are keeping a low profile. The Utah prairie dog is a Threatened species. Yesterday we were awake till 3 am as he codnt sleep. (Not through glass because it filters out the spectrum of light needed. I felt so badly for the poor little thing. More than likely it is either a fungus or a skin virus like hand, foot and mouth. I would try feeding raw coconut out of the shell and applying cold pressed coconut oil to the bald spots. 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. He hasn't chattered at me orbit me. Deborah, heartwarming story and sad to not know what happened to your beloved squirrel. He has one eye, the right, that is large and red. Since we have a trap, my husband suggested using it and bringing the little fellow (or girl) in the heated garage. The bones are so fragile, that they could break like thin crystal glass. The pox are disfiguring and annoying for the squirrel and can arise from any tissue in the body, including internal organs. The squirrels do scratch,but, I don't see missing fur. No one could ever truly appreciate the sweetness of this loving animal unless they have had the honor of being a "squirrel parent". If you could get a picture of it and send it to me at SquirrelNutrition@Yahoo.com I could better advise! Other one on head. We feed the "critters" around our place and I recently noticed a grey squirrel missing most of the fur on its back. The most noticeable characteristics of the American red squirrel are the tail and the eye ring. I assume it is OK for them to lick. How can I help these squirrels? I need to fin it and where to purchase it. From what I was able to find online, it looks like he might have raccoon roundworm disease. If you put food around his cage, other squirrels will be attracted and visit him. September 2022 The only way mange can be passed is skin to skin. A chipmunk is a small member of the squirrel family, with a long, fluffy white tail. Seems like its under the skin, on its ribcage. 2or 3 squirrels that come to my feeder have what look like bald spots, but they all seem to be right behind their shoulders and down their sides, like a saddle. 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. I hope you get your little guy cured. person that is experienced in the field. This species is only found in Southern British Columbia and parts of California. The other is some research that I read about that indicated that Colloidal Silver seemed to work in unison with the Immune System. I don't know what to do, and there are no vets here who will see him. Hi Teresa! Ive read this can be corrected with proper diet. It sometimes take a month or more for the hair to start to regrow so be patient. 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. Start feeding your squirrel a couple small chunks of Avocado everyday. Its breaking my heart. Bill. Males sport iridescent copper-and-gold plumage, a red face, and a crisp white collar; their rooster-like crowing can be heard from up to a mile away. I made a video many years ago about "How Squirrels Stay Warm In Winter," You can view it at If you have a backyard anywhere in America, chances are you have squirrels. I bought some ivermectin and began the treatment. Thank you for your help!!!! how to treat wound on squirrel's face and get back his hair on? Whenever you toss food in their direction, and they find the food, they will start to make the association of food with the sound you are making. Squirrel Squirrels are commonly known as wild rodents that are found in forests and jungles, but also in gardens and parks. Since the one you are using is working I would appreciate the advice as to what to buy, and how close you keep it to her home. I'm just baffled! Blog questions go to my personal e-mail, but all the other e-mail comes in through SquirrelNutrition@Yahoo.com. If it doesn't regrow then you can start thinking in terms of a possible genetic problem. More than 65 different types of squirrels live in the United States. Although it is much cooler in the house we decided that perhaps the stress of being confined to his cage for two weeks got to him. The ground squirrel has body stripes like chipmunks, but no head stripes. But i have since noticed that a pair of Robins have invaded our yard and seem to be taking control of it so i assume there is a Robins nest in the yard. The latest squirrel I'm worrying about. I had brought him to a vet specializing in squirrels, who diagnosed him with cancer! Hi bill, Pamela, Hi Pam! it's always hard to see squirrels in this condition. Their ears are tiny and somewhat circular" ( source ). In any event, something on my property has sent all 5-6 squirrels into deep hiding. At a glance the American red squirrel, also called the pine squirrel, is somewhat similar in coloration to fox squirrels. He has always taste tested me since he was very young. Does Dermatophytosis cause itching? Bill, I sent a couple pics I have something that may help your cat. The discoloration of the skin is probably due to direct exposure to sunlight. The Alpine chipmunk is a very small animal (~45 grams) that is only found in the high elevations (above the timberline) of the Sierra Nevada mountains. Hi, Leigh! It's an alarm sound that squirrels make that starts with a long draaaaaa, followed by a chuck, chuck, chuck. Wildlife Informer is reader-supported. The squirrel, however, is mocking me and will NOT eat anything I give him. An occasional piece of fruit like apple, banana, frozen I`m 61 and not as tech-savvy as I would like to be! You received it because you commented on the thread. First I would need to know what you are feeding. I'm still looking up pathogens. The first sign, is the loss of use of it's rear legs because the bones are so weak and fragile, that they cannot stand of use the legs. That's why our skin gets dry and itchy in the winter, but we can slather on moisturizers after we bathe with moisturizing soaps and shampoos! And I've had them go through tendon and even to the bone of my fingers. Hi I really need help with some kind of information Ive been trying to call every place wildlife place veterinarians every place I can possibly call theres a wild squirrel and hes completely lost all his hair on his body and his tail and hes got like stores like words like he scratching it and its hurting him it really looks like mange to me and I want to treat him and I need help if I could get some pictures of him and send to you do you think you could recommend me the right kind of medications for him please help my phone number is 321-362-3836 and you have my email as well please contact me back I really want to help the squirrel its a very sweet squirrel and I really want to help the hi I really need help with some kind of information Ive been trying to call every place wildlife place veterinarians every place I can possibly call theres a wild squirrel and hes completely lost all his hair on his body and his tail and hes got like sores like words like hes scratching it and its hurting him it really looks like mange to me and I want to treat him and I need help if I could get some pictures of him and send to you do you think you could recommend me the right kind of medications for him please help my phone number is 321-362-3836 and you have my email as well please contact me back I really want to help the squirrel its a very sweet squirrel and I really want to help it!!! If you are able to get a picture send it to me at SquirrelNutrition@yahoo.com. Would appreciate any suggestions Thanks! Any suggestions? They are wonderful animals! The Gray Collared Chipmunk is found in the coniferous forests of New Mexico and Arizona. Pls advise. The northern ringneck snake ( Diadophis punctatus edwardsi) inhabits the mountains and generally has a complete neck ring and unpatterned underside. You may feel it's a battle you can't win, but don't give up. Bill, Hi, Molly, Bill, Hi I need help with a squirrel that has been coming around and eating from the bird feeder. The squirrel has severe hair loss, is scratching all the time and I do see some red spots but Im not sure if its just from scratching or if it has mange. great advice. I have raised many ground squirrels and several flying squirrels. He takes other foods like, The squrrels however, are who get most of the seed. 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. Its been 6 weeks since I posted that and a lot has happened since. Bill. Bill. It sounds like it is probably the skin/hair fungus, but seeing what it looks like would definitely help. I don't want to misdiagnose him, and must be careful with treatments as I do have 2 dogs that LOVE to eat nuts and seeds (we also have pet birds, so yeah, the dogs started eating the "floor nuts"). From Texas, Florida, Maine, Wisconsin, and everywhere in between. Got another email? ALL SPECIES FOR WEEK OF 5/7. Mite are treatable, Warbles, or Bot Fly larvae should not be treated in wild squirrels! Bill. How do you use Colloidal or Ionic Silver? 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? Of course after seeing this and watching the way he occasionally William you are so awesome! Hi, Sam, We have wild squirrels who come to a feeder attached to our window and who don't care if we (or our cats) get right up next to the window to observe them. Next time, try mixing it with a little peanut butter and spread that on the nut meat. I have a rescued cat that I took in 16 years ago. Treatment of adult squirrels with mange is generally not recommended . The Xerinae Subfamily contains 138different species of squirrels. 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. 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. Plenty of trees, plants, bugs etc here for her, I would think. Thank you for taking up your time to assist myself and others like me in their quest to get these little ones big enough to be returned to the wild. Could my cat have contacted mites from the squirrels? I have two daughters and a granddaughter in Springfield. Usualy as I know, squirrels are active on the day. The good news is, a squirrel bite from a normal healthy squirrel never triggers a rabies protocol. I would just sprinkle the power on their nuts that they ate. They're caused in part by skin losing elasticity and being exposed to UV light over time. Spotted Ground Squirrels are found in the central and southwestern portions of the US. there is almost a "rash", "abrasions" on her belly? From Texas, Florida, Maine, Wisconsin, and everywhere in between. Because there are skin viruses that can be transmitted from humans to squirrels. He is so loving and affectionate. I appreciate your site. I bought some Ivermectrin and am wondering how safe it would be to make a spray solution and spray the sunflower seeds that they eat. She put out extra seed and some water for him. Hi my name is Amanda and I have a 6 to 8 week old gray squirrel that we rescued during hurricane Harvey when his mom and siblings were killed in a tree that fell input back yard. Like Bill said, you need not to put yourself at risk of a bite if you want to treat your little outside buddy. We recently found this abandoned squirrel by its mother and it's very happy to be in our care (so it seems). There is no fear of overdose, since it has never been proven to have any toxic side effects. These ground squirrels also secrete special scents that help them communicate. He did take a little water from an eyedropper, and I just read your blog about the formula recipe, so I'm going to try that next. Please let me know your email I'd so that I can send you snaps. 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. A high fat diet that contains good fats in their natural state are great of skin and hair health!.Bill, Thanks William, I feed her sunflower seeds she loves. For 20 yrs. You could probably have a steady supply of babies to raise. While it isnt technically flying, the squirrels will run to the top of trees, jump out, and spread their skin flaps to help them glide to their next destination. If you do it consistently, they will move closer to you, and eventually you will be able to get the medication to them. The Callosciurinae Subfamily contains64 different species of squirrels. Hello! The cat has been kept indoors since the squirrels' skin condition was seen, around January. I don't think you are describing a sick squirrel. I want THANK YOU very much for all your help. I bought the squirrel medicine and somedays it seems to be helping her hair has grown back but has a big sore from scatching.Have given her real coconut to eat an coconut oil.Now she is making this noise like she has the hiccups and still scratching in the same place.This is not my house pet but my friend from outside who takes the peanuts out of my hand and I call her she comes am I crazy or what.What else can I do for her? He let out a whistle the other day that took me by surprise. But a new generation of. If your squirrel is inside there is a cheap effective way to remedy this. Dont miss this:Squirrel Noises and Sounds: Barks, Screams, Chirping-What Do The Calls Mean? Thank you, ali. They have to be passed skin to skin. Possibly, something it is gnawing on may be making it sick. I know what an emotional bond you can have with a squirrel that lives that long. Ringneck snakes have smooth scales and round pupils. The Omega Fats in avocado are great for their skin and coat. Please contact me ASAP. Hi Karina! 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. He has been in a large cage his whole life, having been found in a cut-down tree before his eyes were even open. The California ground squirrel is common to most parts of California, Western Oregon, and some areas of Western Nevada. She is an inside pet. Hi William, I have a tame outside squirrel who appears to have mange. Two weeks ago he was a beautiful, healthy-looking guy! There is a squirrel in my yard who appears to be in rough shape. As I mentioned I will secure fresh coconut today to add to his diet as well as application to the spots of concern. As with other squirrels, the diminutive Douglas squirrel will raid bird nests to supplement its diet. http://imgur.com/ZCddyVQ One of the first is to the hair follicles so hair growth ceases. He is now 23wks and for the most part seems mostly healthy and happy. I'm trying to find an organization that will take it and rehabilitate it and release it but, if I can't find anyone to take it, then I would like to know what I could do. I also use Colloidal Silver 10 PPM putting a teaspoon of it in 1/2 cup of highly filtered or distilled water for the squirrel to drink. They know it is not supposed to be there, and will remove it themselves. My Vet gave me some Revolution to put on her. See answer (1) Best Answer. They definitely have my heart and I`m hooked for life! 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. Is it possible to send me a close-up picture of the skin condition, plus a picture of the squirrel,(including the tail.?) January we had below 0 temps. Its red in color. Grey squirrels are omnivores. They prefer to live around pinon pines and granite outcroppings. So I took her for the tests etc, turns out she has an enlarged fatty liver which is genetic. Well, they love the nuts and won't touch the corn. We've been feeding a squirrel for almost three years now. We sell it by the cc. I'm not sure what you are asking, but I will attempt an answer. Read more here:How Long Do Squirrels Live? They must be watched closely when out of the cage as they can glide to things that can hurt them. Before long, they will be up close, and you will be able to get food to specific squirrels. I will keep in touch as we go along with Fred. Bill. They and the crows love it when i turn on the sprinkler and both play in it and I assume the damp ground helps to bring up worms. Typically on women, or men with long hair, who were brought in with injuries from a bar fight or a domestic violence, where someone pulled out a handful of hair. She has been chasing my three recently released squirrels all over the neighborhood. because the mites do not jump and they cannot live off of a warm host. Regularly, I leave some food for wild red squirrels in a garden (hazelnuts and walnuts. Although they are nearly identical in size, the Douglas squirrel is easily differentiated by its dark-brownish/gray upper parts and red belly. Will that work if I make nut balls or something with it? Until a few weeks ago, I noticed that her teeth had fallen out, or something, it's hard to see, (she was chewing using her molars) and she was coming by more and more frequently for food. Guess hes talking to the outside squirrels. I started putting some on her nose to see if that helped. This am he started showing some aggression again. 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