:>) Unlike other ground squirrels, Franklins ground squirrels do not communicate through loud noises. So, send me an e-mail at SquirrelNutrition@Yahoo.com and we'll get things moving. It is not hairless, so it doesn't seem like it's a botfly. Then maybe u can tell me whats wrong with him do u have a email adress. Robbins won't kill squirrels, but, squirrels will kill baby Robbins, depending on their nutrition needs. Smash it up and store the pieces in the freezer and put some out everyday, ( try to get it to the affected squirrel.) am anisha i am from india i have taken 2 baby orphan squirrel in with me they i think are 2 or 3 month old i dont have a very big house so i have to kept them in a bird cage nd i give them nuts to eat they eat normal human food also bt they have goten a habit to drink milk with chocolate powder they just dont sleep untill they drink it is its ok if they have it. And my main problem is tomorrow i notice they are having hair fall nd i am fearing that its happying coz of continuously milk feeding nd i cannot afford thinks u mention above so can u suggest me some home made medicine i am really worried for them so plz help, Hi Anisha! there is another wound on his fur. The tail is bushy and similar color to the body. Hope to hear from you soon. Thank you. Other squirrel has been identified with hair loss on the ears and crusty skin. It leaves a very raw, tender area that may scab if there is bleeding. I have wild squirrels in NYC that visit several times a day for food and I noticed that one has what you described as dermatophytosis. Bill, I know if my squirrels could type, they would thank you for being there for them. Bill. I'm going to assume that this is a male squirrel and the swollen area you are observing is very dark. Usualy as I know, squirrels are active on the day. If that is the case, your baby has a strong need to suckle beyond normal feeding times. Squirrels pass them by sleeping together in cold weather to keep warm, ( and I know your cat is not sleeping with the squirrels!) As to potential infections, I do know that squirrel bites do not get infected. 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. Lately, her hair is falling out and her tummy is very red and irritated looking, she is itching fanatically. This condition is caused by a fungus that attacks the hair shaft at the skin line causing it to become brittle and break off. Monocots vs Dicots Explained Male has large black jaw patch and larger, slightly curved horns with single prong growing forward. 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. Hey Bill, I need to know what brand of grow light to use. When in reality, nuts should only be a treat, but not a main food source. I live in a neighborhood with thousands of squirrels. Bill. It's black because of chemicals, and you said the cat lays around under your trees. February 2016 Dru, I`ve raised many flying squirrels, as well as ground squirrels. I believe it is something in their saliva, but have no way of proving it other than my own experience and observations. Copyright 2023 Acton Media Inc. All rights reserved. tho he is not affected as of yet. If it is irritated and scabby, you are probably dealing with mange and a dose of Ivermectin is in order. On one a front arm and into the side of body. also knowledgeable. Sad. The coconut oil? Squirrels do require direct sunlight to synthesize Vitamin D. It needs to be direct sunlight, (not through glass,) to work. Well, they love the nuts and won't touch the corn. If you e-mail me at SquirrelNutrition@Yahoo.com, you two might be able to work something out! As I said before, the quality of their hair is dependent upon their nutrition status. If you can send a picture of what you are seeing it would be a big help because I would forward it to her and we could discuss what it might be. This is a sign of squirrels that are severely at the bottom of the pecking order. Bill. What is the shelf life of the Ivermectin Paste and what is the quantity you are selling? Plenty of trees, plants, bugs etc here for her, I would think. The kind we carry on our website is from Wilderness Family, and it is the best coconut oil I have ever found!Bill. Have a little girl with hair loss and itch. Increase the fat in your squirrels diet, See if you can get it to eat Avocado and coconut out of the shell. I was a rehabber of wild animals thru my local zoo years ago. The general plumage has a copper hue. I read in your blog to treat mange with flea drops for dogs or cats. A really good diet is required to keep a squirrel healthy as well as a daily source of calcium. The bites are potentially dangerous for Palm Squirrels in that they can get the same flesh-eating parasite, (Leishmaniasis,) that humans get in your area of the world. They will often dine on road kill and, in captivity, will resort to cannibalism. 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. 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. Earthworm egg cases look like tiny lemons. 3. Ways theyll eat it and like it? In the meantime, I would put out a heavy bowl in an area where he feeds and put a half cup of filtered or distilled water and two teaspoons of Colloidal Silver 10 PPM. Now, every squirrel I see call as I did her hoping it will be her. I have a rescued male indian palm squirrel from West Bengal India. He jumped on my head and thats all it took! We are in to birthing season. They grow hair really quickly. I thought she was just pulling the hair out because she was bored or because the skin on her paws itched! Keep me posted as to whether it works so that I can help others with the same problems. Hi, Biju! What you describe sounds like ringworm. Bill, Hi! I tend to like less is more theory but would love to know your thoughts. If a squirrel's tail whiskers burned off in a fire, would they grow back during molting or never grow back? We are new at this. NOTHING lives in the back yard so I can't release him here. I am best friends with Jennifer Harrson and she led me to you with high recommendations. 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 Short eared owl. White Tailed Antelope Ground Squirrels (aka..Hiking in Las Vegas! I have a question about whether the fungal disease in squirrels can be transferred to cats ? I've been bitten numerous times, almost always because of my own fault, and I've never had even deep bites get infected. I've thought of having him fixed maybe to calm him. I've tried making specail nuts cakes with shelled sunflower seeds (seem to be their favorite nut) and mixing it in peanut butter and spreading it on nuts. We live in Connecticut. When i do it to him he freezes in place, but doesn't seem to upset him. It is formulated to squirrel sized dosing, and is a 30 day supply for the pecan squares and 100 doses for the drops. She came up this morning and has a bald spot (hair loss) on and around her neck and head. It would be much safer for you to use one drop of any puppy flea drops on the back of his neck. Assume they are nutritious for them?/!! Sets with similar terms. I put black oiler sunflower seeds and cracked corn in them. I wonder, do Squirrels get Lyme Disease? The one little one is still bald and very tiny she eats and plays just fine. We sell it by the cc. Hi, Pam! They don't seem to have any type of skin rash consisting of flakes, sores, or redness..just heavy amounts of hair loss. The confusion comes from the reddish underbelly of the fox squirrel. Have bird feeders which we feed birds with black oil sunflower seeds. I hope that if he is still living you will find a wildlife rehab. Hi again Bill, Hi Randy! I don't know what to do the grief of her loss is so great. FYI, he is a 1 year old rescue named John Wayne, Hi Terii, Linda. The way you calculate a dose is weight (in kg) x recommended dose (mg/kg) / concentration of medicine (mg/ml). I don't know what to do. Bill The problem for newbies to hand feeding squirrels is that the sudden movement of the squirrel scares them, and they reflexively move their hand. Richardson Ground Squirrels are found in the upper northern sections of the United States in North Dakota and Montana. come in contact with even a squirrel sized dose, because it will kill them. See answer (1) Best Answer. 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. Columbian ground squirrels can be found in a small region of the northwest United States. Another possibility is low Vitamin D levels. Yellow bellied marmots can be found in the mountains of the western United States (Rockies, Sierra Nevada, Mt Rainier). can the squirrels mommy and daddy carry skin mites from them? If you have further questions, please direct them to me at SquirrelNutrition@Yahoo.com, as it is more difficult to answer questions through this blog. Raw coconut. The Sciurillinae subfamily of squirrel only contains a single Genus (Sciurillus) and species, the neotropical pygmy squirrel. My husband closed up his cage on the patio and moved him inside. To rule out mites I would use one drop of kitten or puppy flea drops on the back if the neck. There is no rash, hair loss, redness, or bugs. Withholding food will not kill your squirrel, but hunger will drive them to try new things. Last week I could find that on his right and leg there are two hairless patches. Thanks for writing! how else can I feed avocado? After hours of this, I will let him out. He has always had plenty of fresh veggies fruit acorns nuts flowers buds branches, yogurt at all times and for at least a month I've added wax worms, super worms, crickets, and to his water which he drinks plenty of I've added vitamin drops, calcium drops, and colloidal silver. Fleas and lice are always in abundance on squirrels and can make them itch a lot. If it is itch mites, that will kill them along with any fleas or other bug he may have picked up. When they are suddenly confined in a small space they panic, and often will hurt themselves badly, even to the point of fracturing facial bones trying to escape by ramming their face into the sides of the trap. The only time they get a bit moody is during breeding season. Since that has happened two more times chunks of fur and he is itching a lot. Ground squirrels range from 8 to 12 inches (25 - 30 cm) in length. Oral replacement doesn't work very well because of poor absorption. But pasquallie will alwAys be the baby no matter his age. Its how I told her apart although her personality usually did alone. I would just paint a smear of it on a few of its favorite foods. One small dab of Ivermectin on a Nut meat will not hurt your squirrel. My pet is a Southern Flying Squirrel. I think I would first try to treat them with Ivermectin and watch for improvement. Just a tiny dab of the 1.87% apple flavored ivemectin on a nut meat once per week. Do it with an open palm. Thanks for writing! Start feeding your squirrel a couple small chunks of Avocado everyday. Bill, DEAR BILL ABOUT 2 YEARS AGO I STARTED FEEDING ALL THE SQUIRRELS IN MY YARD AFTER LOSING MY DOG DAISY AND MY FATHER ALL WITHIN 2AND AHALF MONTHS TIME I HAVE ONE SQUIRREL NAMED SKINNY WHO COMES TO MY DOOR AND LOOKS FOR ME AND I GIVE HIM PECANS WHICH I READ IS GOOD FOR THEIR SKIN AND IMMUNE SYSTEM AND THE WHOLE GANG HAS ALSO STARTED ENJOYING PECANS THEY DONT HAVE SKIN ISSUES BUT I WANTED TO SHARE WITH YOU HOW GOOD THE THERAPY HAS BEEN FOR ME AFTER MY LOSSES AND HOW MUCH JOY SQUIRRELS BRING TO ME EACH AND EVERY DAY. I also add Avocado to this dietary regimen, because the Omega fats in avocado are great for a squirrel's skin and coat! 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 would send you a picture if I could/would learn how to do that! As long as you are in a relaxed, non-threatening posture, ( preferably sitting,) it won't be long before they will be waiting for you to come out for their daily feeding. Question.. can a chipmunk suffer from the same skin conditions as a squirrel? Crust does not form on the skin in notoedric mange in squirrels like it does in sarcoptic mange in red fox. 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. As long as it is Ivermectin 1.87% you can use a tiny little dab on a nut meat once per week for two to 3 weeks. I read that it could be mange and from the photos on google that does look like her skin. Hi Marmot! It's too bad that you didn't have him neutered before he hit sexual maturity, because he never would have missed what he never had. This past week I noticed another little guy with fur missing from around his neck and back. I am really worried about her, I don't know if she is suffering, I feel so helpless. ). I also want to make sure she is healthy to be out in the wild. If it's not Mange, you have temporarily relieved them of their fleas, lice and intestinal parasites. If your squirrel is inside there is a cheap effective way to remedy this. I have no patience waiting :( I think I need go find it some where else . Bill, I need help with a squirrel I found please, Hi, Sasha! Sure, send me the pictures! Smart little critters!) I have noticed since about a mouth of release she has been itchy. My story is similar to yours. Bill. The Big Differences Between Squirrels and Rats! She's my heart and any advice would be greatly appreciated, Hi Christi! I was out of town on business for two weeks when Hurricane Irma came through. The anti-fungal effect is what you would be wanting, and the anti-bacterial effect would help prevent any infection from scratching. I will fix holes and entrances today, but now what? Hi there The website is: "www.repcal.com". December 2019 Of the five squirrels I gave a half-drop-sized dose of Ivermetiin to, spread thinly one one side of a pecan using a toothpick, all five stopped scratching within 48 hours. Fox squirrels like to make their homes in upland hardwood forests that have nut-producing trees, and they have a strong ability to adapt. Is it possible to send me a close-up picture of the skin condition, plus a picture of the squirrel,(including the tail.?) Bill. Scientific name: Ictidomys tridecemlineatus. Hi Can you treat a mother squirrel with ivermectin paste the babies are big enough to come out of the box and crawl around the tree but still nurse. Be sure to reference what you said here, because I get hundreds of advice mail each month! It's hard to keep him out of it while I'm eating it but I haven't given him any. I wondered what I might do (if anything) to help improve this condition. They have a genetic sensitivity to Ivermectin that will send them into seizures and multi system failure. From start I've read online I'm led to believe it's the fungal infection Dermatophytosis. We put it in our mixes for the natural source of B vitamins. I've raised a few and released them but if your really concerned find the nearest wild Life center and take him there that's probably his best chance of survival. August 2013 What you are describing sounds like a skin condition that a girl from Sri Lanka had with her Palm Squirrel. I modified a feeder so the squirrels can get the nuts but not the jays, but will your feed work in a feeder? ( Wal Mart has them in their Vitamin section for $3.00 to $4.00 for a bottle of 100.) Just curious. He has a giant cage and run of the house most of the day. Thanks for writing! Once their nutrition status improves the hair will eventually begin to regrow. I had brought him to a vet specializing in squirrels, who diagnosed him with cancer! It is possible that a squirrel would gnaw on the shell because the shell is super hard and squirrels like to gnaw on hard things to wear down their ever-growing Incisors teeth! Just wondering what it might have meant . Treating wild squirrels is a problem when you cannot get them to come close enough to insure that they each get a weekly dose. Heather vole *RSG; Northern bog lemming *RSG; Plains pocket mouse *RSG; Prairie . I would recommend that you find a licensed rehabber in your area and volunteer to help with any orphaned squirrels that they take in. So far am changing the pan for waste, pee, poop, food, a LOT more often, and their hat/beddies/dreys are washed in bleach every other day and swapped out. It just takes time. Good coconut oil and raw coconut contain some very important acids, ( Lauric Acid and Capric Acid,) both of which will kill bacteria, viruses, and fungi. I ordered the coconut oil and silver spray for them. Staten Island, NY. Then I give a piece to Fred frozen. Breaks my heart any suggestions would be appreciated. I suggested that they get some Olive Leaf Extract capsules and mix the content of 1 capsule in a tablespoon of peanut butter and feed a half teaspoon on a nut meat 3 times a day for 10 days. He has not seemed interested in solid food. Benefits: https://genuine-haarlem-oil.com/benefits-of-genuine-haarlem-oil/, Hi, your website has been a wonderful resource and has helped me recently. Sorry I can't be of more help! When you see a squirrel, get their attention by making a specific sound, a soft whistle, even a clicker works, some unique, repeatable sound. Or what should i do? Bill. Flying squirrels are unique in two ways. Always use the same sound. At first I thought it was Spring fighting but I've taken photos of it from afar (can't get near our Squirrels) and I'm concerned if it's communicable the other squirrels will get it. So, that is another possibility on a newly released squirrel that shows up with patches of hair missing. Blueish-grey dorsal with a deep orange or . Stumbled on your site by Googling for 'mange'. Articles may contain affiliate links which enable us to share in the revenue of any purchases made. I thank you in advance your opinion. I feed about 20 wild chipmunks and ground squirrels plus 3 pine squirrels and a number of "fox" squirrels. Any thoughts on this one? Hi Bill Once their immune system fights it off, the hair will regrow. But I also noticed she seemed lethargic. Hello! There are no signs of lice or fleas as he has been bathed multiple times. For a fox squirrel of approx 450 grams and using 1.87% concentration that equates to about .005 to .01ml, or one half unit to one unit, which in other words is 1/200th to 1/100th of a ml. Thanks, Hi Bev, It's hard to do a Q&A through a Blog. To be clear, I didn't plan to toss treated nuts around the yard and hope for the best. If I did, these are the two substances I would use. 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. If you watch a squirrel that has Warbles through binoculars, you can actually see the larvae moving through the breathing hole! 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. Sometimes they are so busy with other animals that they will gladly farm out orphaned squirrels, especially if you are willing to take on the financial responsibility of raising it. She ate right out of my hand and was VERY hungry. We are very worried and dont know what to do.. will they be alright? So, off to find some raw coconut oil. Soybeans have phyto-estrogens in their oil. Hi William Additionally,Siskiyou Chipmunkshave three brown and two gray stripes on each cheek (source). You certainly have an interesting and unfortunate set of symptoms you are presenting. I hope you get this as you needed to go to the bottom of the the list of comments to submit a request. I'd treat this creature with anti-biotics via a peanut/peanut butter tube I have mounted. Bill. There is some debate about this species of squirrel that is found only in Idaho. Okay I will definitely do that. Bill, All healed. I have not been able to find any info on flying squirrel diseases---can they also get this pox? She isn't letting it get healed. Humboldts flying squirrel is the third and final type of flying squirrel found in North America and the United States. The scratches are very small but they did break the skin, just barely though. Bill, I have lost my beloved squirrel after 9-10 years and my heart is broken I don't want to know how long squirrels live I would like to know if there is a way I could adopt an orphan squirrel. Cole, Hello again Cole, I would give the squirrel a bath in Blue Dawn dishwashing liquid. While these are typically burrowing animals they have been known to make nests in trees. Also, look to see what it may be gnawing on. Here is what you do: Pick a day, on that day you feed as many as you see with skin problems. Bill, Bill, I use a heavy bowl and put one ounce of Colloidal Silver and 3 ounces of water, (a 25% solution.) 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. It sounds like it has mange, which is caused by the tiny itch mite, (Sarcoptes scabiei,) that can only be transmitted by close skin to skin contact over prolonged periods of time. The Eastern fox is the largest tree squirrel in the United States, can weigh more than two pounds and will survive for many years in the wild. You would be better off treating him or her on a local basis. Is there a way to do that? Thanks! Also, unlike most squirrels, they are nocturnal. Sir, Other than that,the only other thing would be to have it evaluated by a Veterinarian. I can send a picture of her if you need to see it. Hi, Pat! Thanks! Thank goodness for him! Thank-you for spending ten years of your life loving a squirrel! Is it contagious? She comes and eats out of my hand daily. If I had a fool proof method of preserving avocado, I'd be a multi millionaire! I will keep you posted on what is happening and again thank you so much!If you don't mind can i send you some photos of what her paws look like? Both have been found to be anti-fungal. From Texas, Florida, Maine, Wisconsin, and everywhere in between. When she came this morning Ive been giving her the coconut chunks I noticed towards her neck and down lower back there are two lred spots so now Im concerned that it is turning into mange I'd be glad to evaluate the squirrel's skin condition. A normal, healthy squirrel can survive for a long time while being infested with Mange. Is this a wild or captive squirrel? But, always keep in mind that you may never find out! How can I best help them? Their preferred foods include conifer seeds and fungi, along with berries, seeds, flowers, and leaf buds. They also have a fondness for agricultural crops like corn and pecans. I have been putting out tons of raw coconut oil and have administered a couple of doses of Ivermectin (though not sure that both doses went to the same squirrel). She told me she put them in "time-out" the other day when they tried it while she had shorts on! Do you have and medicine for that or do you recommend anything. Also, Therese, Hes eating and drinking. The squirrels do scratch,but, I don't see missing fur. Got another email? If it is say mange. I saw some of them with something wrong in the ears, like beeing bitten (please see a picture at https://www.flickr.com/photos/antarc/6742827955/in/set-72157627706571846 ). It is raised with some bumps. He was laying on his back in my left hand and I was rubbing scratching every part of his body. In Central Ohio I have seen them at two Columbus Metro Parks (Inniswood and Chestnut Ridge). Ring around the collar comes from the sweat and grime that collects on your neck and then rubs off on your collar. We rescued 3 baby Squirrels and all 3 came from the same mom. Thanks Bill for your speedy gonzales response! Mary, that black mulch was the first thing that came to mind re: your cat`s problem, as Bill mentioned. If you reply, please direct your comments and questions to SquirrelNutrition@Yahoo.com. Different species of hummingbirds: Buff-bellied Hummingbird Buff-bellied Hummingbird hello sir! She says that even though she loses the "fingers" on her front paws she will be able to function normally. He looks extremely bad and I fear hell die soon if he doesnt cut it out and take the meds. I would love to be able to treat these wild squirrels with the medicine you suggested but since I have so many squirrels it would prove hard to keep track of which ones I gave a dose to. Thanks for the quick reply! like I said in mean time changing cage, beds out. Big patch no fur. 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. I treat Dermatophytosis with good nutrition, because it's their immune system that ultimately rids them of the fungus. The defining feature of this squirrel is that its head is colored black, with the nose and ears being white. We have read all that we can on their nutrition and will be getting him some fresh coconut today. Mange will not kill a healthy squirrel, it just drives them crazy itching. Send picture(s) to SquirrelNutrition@Yahoo.com and mention that you contacted me on thei BLOG. Another possibility is Vitamin D deficiency. What can I do to help them, they bring me so much joy. Your bite wounds should heal up fine without incident or infection. I keep cleaning it daily with watered down peroxide but his cage looks like a murder scene. If it is an open wound I would soak it in warm salt water or Epsom Salt, and spray it frequently with Ionic Silver and give the squirrel a quarter cc of Ionic silver twice a day or put 10cc of it in it's water bottle or dish. As I said, squirrels have multiple systems for keeping warm. Yesterday she noticed a squirrel in her yard that has all of the tail fur, but a naked body. Upon reading the info on your site, I'm beginning to think it may be fungal. I have taken care of many different babies for my entire life, squirrels weren't one of the type I experienced before. Since we noticed the raw toes, we are diligent about cleaning her feet with all natural baby wipes after feeding, which seems to be helping a bit, but not really healing enough to be noticeable. I can help. Please help me with a suggestion because I feel so bad for their suffering. In all my 70 years I've never seen this before. I've never noticed any major shedding in the spring. You didn't say whether the squirrel has any nasal discharge. Bel-Rea Large Animal Food Breeds. Guess what! But I have dogs in the house and I dont want them to get whatever she has. Over a period of 4 to 6 months without sufficient calcium, a squirrel's body will start pulling calcium from it's bones to support this growth of teeth. Normal, healthy squirrel can survive for a squirrel I see call as I did n't to. 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