You can send the picture(s) to SquirrelNutrition@Yahoo.com and I'll be glad to evaluate them! All the SPCA' in my area are closed and it seems like an emergency :( !!!!!! ( Too much salt causes a squirrel to excessively shed hair.) He takes other foods like, DeeDee is 3/12 years old and is an exclusively indoor squirrel (although, I would love to transition her to outdoor but don't think she would do well since she has not been outside since she was about 3 months old). The chipmunk lives in the mountains regions at elevations up to 10,800 feet with the upper elevation being determined by the edge of the timberline. Bill. The fact that the squirrel is friendly is a big plus! 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. Do they just sometimes get itchy?. Regarding your Revolution/ Ivermectin question and the condition you are seeing. How do we get him to stop scratching himself? A wildlife place will take it if you have one. The neck feathers have a greenish-purple sheen . 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. Bill, Hi, Molly, Squirrel synthesize Vitamin D the same as humans, by direct exposure to sunlight. They are very good at climbing and also make for excellent swimmers. Can you please help me. Almost like a big scab texture. They measure 16 to 20 inches long, and weigh about 1.25 pounds. The breakdown to the species level happens by sorting the squirrels into Tribes and Genus and then finally into Species. Their ears are tiny and somewhat circular (source). Cause he looks so uncomfortable. I noticed her a couple of months ago one day in the winter and "thought" she might be pregnant. 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. We've done everything it says to do feeding and warming but he has these sores and now a boil it looks like. She told me she put them in "time-out" the other day when they tried it while she had shorts on! He healed nicely and has been breeding this season with no problems. I feed about 14 wild squirrels, and a few will eat out of my hand, a the majority will come within 3-5 feet to accept a tossed nut, but they get spooked if I stand and approach them with a nut. Putting her on a diet, and having her lose weight didn't help. Most burrow systems are within 2 to 3 feet from the surface of the ground, but occasionally up to 6 feet or more in depth. I have noticed that some of the squirrels in my yard are losing hair and have large bald spots. We have a 5 gallon fountain that all the wildlife and occasionally pets drink from, would it be safe to put the colloidal silver in that water? He has one eye, the right, that is large and red. Hi Valerie! I read in one of your letters that almonds are a no no? It's not lethal and is self-limiting in a healthy squirrel although it does make them look funny with the bald patches and they itch a lot. It has to be non-hydrogenated coconut oil, otherwise all the good stuff in it has been destroyed. 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. Joanna Henrichs, El Cerrito. I'm worried about her. All appeared fine. If you want to remove a content that you own on my channel please e-mail me (meg.moh.elyas@gmail.com) ASAP, I will respond within 24 hours or less. Please contact me ASAP. February 2013. Pneumonia is a common way that they die, but death is an indirect result. The reason I encounter this snake so often is because it is not only common, but small - and thus it commonly squirms through very small gaps and into houses. Related: What to Do About Squirrels in the Attic. The defining feature of this squirrel is that its head is colored black, with the nose and ears being white. There are two subspecies of this squirrel. I believe my squirrel and her babies have good reason to be "in hiding" and will hopefully come back. It was like a flesh eating bacteria that consumed her squirrels tail. .. thank you much. When my resident blind squirrel, who is indoors and caged part of the time, got it, I believe that I transmitted it via my clothing. I am lucky to found this website coz more good articles here. When baby squirrels go into starvation mode their hair stops growing as a means of conserving protein. Thanks, Hi, Ewa! I just don't know what to do. (It's called less competition.) Thanks for your help. Kale 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 could do that, but only do it once and watch for results. Your squirrel may have the same disease as a Palm Squirrel in Sri Lanka. Sir, my rescued palm squirrel (born around March 29th) has developed red mark over her belly and also itched another one that has become a wound. Hi Suzie! 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. Can someone tell me something I might try to feed them or something I can treat my yard with? I have had them in my yard full time for 25 years or so. Of course, it's as harmless as an earthworm. This is the largest member of the chipmunk family. Of course after seeing this and watching the way he occasionally You could trim his back toenails, but, be aware that he will not be able to hold on tight when you have him out of his cage. But they are clearly being driven mad from itching. Hi, Amy! They all converge on my place at once. The most noticeable characteristics of the American red squirrel are the tail and the eye ring. Thanks! I just don't know what to do. Mange will not kill a healthy squirrel, it just make them look bad, and miserable from scratching. Have bird feeders which we feed birds with black oil sunflower seeds. Thanks for all you do! Patricia is a wildlife enthusiast that loves traveling and learning about wildlife all over North America and the world. It has what looks like an indurated inflammed inner lesion which looks like one puncture mark. I see the colloidal silver comes in a 4oz bottle but I don't see a recipe for how much to use per cup (or maybe gallon) of water. Please send the picture to SquirrelNutrition@Yahoo.com so I can evaluate it. To describe it, there's a patch above his leg, flesh is visible and he keep on scratching it. Write to my e-mail address and request the recipe,( SquirrelNutrition@Yahoo.com) If it dries on the nut, does it lose its effectiveness? Since I moved to Florida to study I found a squirrel that "owned" the balcony of the apartment I was renting. The only time they get a bit moody is during breeding season. Hi Anni! I think they carried the fungus onto me, and I transported it into the house so that when Lucky would sit on my shoulder, she picked it up. If the squirrel spends most of its time indoors out of direct sunlight, the Vitamin D levels drop and this can cause hair thinning. I had brought him to a vet specializing in squirrels, who diagnosed him with cancer! We rescued a grey squirrel in Southern Ontario, Canada, this past spring, and nursed it to health, and she's been doing amazing. I have noticed one black has a bald head and is starting to bald down the neck. Hi Danny! We are buying a large ferret cage to nurse him back to health and let him go. I dont think he could survive if I had to release him. Help :) !!! Yes, I know. I'm happy to find a place where maybe could help me. The Ratufinae Subfamily contains 4 different species of squirrels. there is another wound on his fur. This species is also known as a Nelson squirrel. It's going to be super cold here (MN) for the next week or two so I worry about this little guy, He's so adorable with his missing tail. You can spread coconut oil like butter onto nut meats. 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. Got to cage and wouldn't get back in his cage. Yes, I am interested in the Doinaea muscipula drops! She was cautious not agressive, semi domestic. 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. Smash it up and store the pieces in the freezer and put some out everyday, ( try to get it to the affected squirrel.) Feeding mainly on cactus plants, insects, and seeds, these squirrels weigh roughly 4oz and have an average lifespan of 2-3 years. It involves puncturing the skin with tiny needles to promote collagen and elastin production to target. Hi, Vic! Great advice! Hi Teresa! 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). Hi Susan! But there's an issue. 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. :>) I don't think that a little chocolate in their milk will hurt them as long as it is good chocolate. Bill, Hi Nikki! 3. 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). We feed wild squirrels here in Ontario. This species is listed as Threatened due to active human pressures through shooting and poisoning. Seems size wise back to normal is she was. Usually eye discharge or conjunctivitis is caused by bacteria. To answer your question about tail hair being burned off, it would grow back during the month of June as long as the hair follicles were not damaged from being burned. I had to put in back in cage carefully. It is transmitted via blood, so mostly individuals contract it through biting insect vectors, such as fleas or mosquitoes. I was wondering if the colloidal silver is safe for other animals? I'm going to have very happy squirrels. My husband and I had our neighbors bring us a baby squirrel probably around 4-6 weeks old. Please help me. In the mean time, we will be removing them, ripping room apart, to include carpet, and spraying room, baseboards, etc. while only 10 found so far, we will be dilligent in weeks to come! Bill. They can grow to 14 inches long and weigh up to two-thirds of a pound. Here in the US, two things can make that happen, mange and skin/hair fungus. Individuals can be white, black, or blond. because the mites do not jump and they cannot live off of a warm host. Now I made them in two different cages for sleeping. Is it my food doing this. Ringneck snakes also have a bright yellow or orange band around the back of their neck. walks I have become concerned - although he appears to eat well. Normally, a squirrels incisors grow for the first 7 to 8 years before slowing and stopping. I can probably tell you what it is. I've used that for non-mange skin issues, and my little buddy healed fine. The only thing I could do is send you a bottle of a plant extract that I have given to my blind Eastern Gray squirrel since her surgery last year. It truly touches my heart and soul to see the love and trust he has for me. Oh, it also dehydrates the skin leaving it wrinkly and very dry. with a small population in Alaska as well. Hi, Valerie! I'll help you any way I can. Any guidance would be appreciated. If you have un-neutered male dogs in the house it will bring out his territorial aggression. We handle tons of e-mail every month and responding to replies on the Blog are very time consuming! It is a fine powder that I just sprinkled on their nuts. Yes, pictures would help. I'm no fan of giving small squirrels anti fungal agents such as Nystatin, because they are toxic to the liver. Or would they just loose their fur and would their skin still be smooth? Long story-short, he started to lay down under the tree where I feed the squirrels in the dirt. Two winters ago I treated 1 red squirrel for mange during the winter. What do you think? She was not around the last months ( I guess she was nursing, like every year) but she came yesterday showing spots of baldness.She scratches her back all the time (most of it has no hair) but it is not red or pink or with crusts. Her belly looks like Grey with circular spots. We rescued a baby squirrel about 2 weeks ago (estimated she is around 7/8 weeks now)--she has been doing great with fox valley formula and some soft foods but lately we have noticed that her toes are looking raw/hairlessthey are not crusty so I wasn't sure if it's from her licking her toes excessively after eating or if its mites or mange. We have pulled at the hair in and around the spots mentioned and were not able to pull any out. He is about a year old now and just this morning he has a lump under the skin north of his penis. Almonds are OK for squirrels, in or out of the shell doesn't matter. I sent him some drops to give orally everyday and he started on March 2 of this year. Most squirrels like avocado, but you will find a few who don't. Hi there! In fact, the black and white squirrel is more rare than the white squirrel and it seems the little guy spotted around Toronto is one of a kind. Bill. 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. Left untreated this can kill a squirrel! Oh, is this contagious to my dogs??? Is my dog at risk since she was chewing on this squirrel? Squirrels have a unique endothermic phenomenon where they can crank up their metabolism 4 times normal in cold weather. Also do squirrel already have a baby and treatment can hurt them ? They have been suffering for a few weeks. ). Wait one week and look for improvement. I feed her black sunflower seeds. The defining characteristic of this species of chipmunks is their grey feet. Im just trying to keep his energy up and keeping the wound from getting infected. Like i said this lump was not there last night. Thanks for any suggestions. Then again, maybe your boy was thinking about what "getting fixed" would entail! Try a drop of a puppy or kitten flea drops on the back of the neck. Peter. Bill She is being SUPER picky about what she eats. :>) I would think they would get Vitamin D from some of the bugs and worms they eat. I saw one guy making a delivery actually hand feed it. Would appreciate any suggestions Thanks! I hope you get this as you needed to go to the bottom of the the list of comments to submit a request. Females are comparatively larger while having shorter tails than the males. Wondering if you might answer my question tho as you missed it. Thank you Bill, you truly are The Squirrel Man : ), Yes! And I could just be paranoid, but I'm worried that he should have more hair then he currently does on his body. We have been blessed with a healthy little fellow. Thank you so much for any advice you can give. We are still trialing this product in Clinical Trials. 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. The one thing that is universally characteristic in a starvation situation is that their hair quits growing and falls out. If you can't individually feed, it is better to scatter treated nuts around your property. The only way mange can be passed is skin to skin. Hi Lynn! 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. I can see how generous you are and how much time you spend helping other people as best you can. If you could send and e-mail to me at SquirrelNutrition@Yahoo.com, I could send you a picture of the lesion that this squirrel had so that you could confirm that it may be the same condition. Two had missing skin, NOT fur, SKIN. please suggest some medicine I misses playing and interacting with him. William, Could my cat have contacted mites from the squirrels? He was in my backyard crawling around when I found him. I`m 61 and not as tech-savvy as I would like to be! I was planning on having him euthanized at the vet hosp. time in CT that for the past 6 months or so has been walking I will do what it takes. Yesterday night i saw 2 indian palm squirrel lying in my house like they are dead.but they are not. December 2019 If your squirrel was fine, and then developed this condition in captivity, it is not mange. any ideas, the other ones stay away from him. If you could get a picture as close up as possible and send it to me at SquirrelNutrition@Yahoo.com, I would be happy to evaluate it and let you know. Thanks for your help and for providing all this info! If you could send me a picture and let me know the age of your squirrel, it would help. If Revolution didn't get rid of the mites, Ivermectin won't either. If they break off, it's a fungus. I would give the squirrel a bath in Blue Dawn dishwashing liquid. They measure 12.6 inches (32 cm) in length on average. I wouldn't worry about it.? I don't know what was growing on the squirrel, but it sounds like it had been dead for a while. 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. We handle tons of e-mail every month and responding to replies on the Blog are very time consuming! To try to boost her mood, I started shining a full spectrum grow light on her cage. Now that she is getting older she really loves her light, because it gives off a little heat. Merriams Chipmunk is found in central and southern California. Since your squirrel has stopped eating, and has developed a rash, my guess is that it is something it is eating. Some months later I noticed she was starting to lose hair on her nose and it progressed and got bigger. 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. The trick is, getting a squirrel to eat them. The tail is bushy and similar color to the body. The following June, ( when new hair growth starts in squirrels,) her hair and tail came in more beautiful than I had ever seen, Throughout the past year she has maintained a beautiful and soft coat. Its rabbit there , deers , opossum, raccoon , 2 wild cats will they have it too now in and of March ? He will go on a hunger strike and become even more difficult to manage. I have a rescued male indian palm squirrel from West Bengal India. Iam in Colorado and they will be hibernating before too long. Rocky is a sweet baby I found, probably one or two days oldon my seawall baking in the hot Florida sun. Squirrels don't pull this much hair to line a nest. Take it back and ask for a fresh one! Is it possible to put something out for all to eat that hopefully will help the ones that are suffering? She is probably the runt, and as such usually got pushed aside by her stronger siblings when nursing. If you're worried about him keeping warm stop worrying. 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. At our bedtime, my wife and I split the remainder of what is left, because I recently learned that eating avocado at bedtime, is an excellent sleep aid! It worked fine this summer and it seems to be working this time also. Common Name: Ring-Necked Duck Scientific Name: Aythya collaris The ring-necked duck does have a brown ring around its neck, but it is very difficult to see. Hi Steph! In our facility, we've taken care of starving babies. Yes they get the parasite that backs out of the skin but those don't do this to them and not all dead ones had them. He was given to me by a local vet tech. He is a captive squirrel, but he's about 5 and a half years old. Since we have a trap, my husband suggested using it and bringing the little fellow (or girl) in the heated garage. Three wide, distinct dark blackish-brown stripes run down the back, separated and surrounded by four paler stripes of pale grey to white fur (source). Bill. Best of all, I rarely see her scratching, so it is a win-win for her! I would be so devestated if she developed rickets. He has not seemed interested in solid food. Mange in animals is the same as scabies in humans. Or if any other squirrels who dont have it that may accidentally eat it, Hi, Molly! Raw coconut. There are three subspecies of this squirrel. Are you sure you ordered? I am concerned about a itchy hairless rash below her neck. Not sure if this is mange or not? The Northern Idaho ground squirrel may be the same or a different species as the Southern Idaho ground squirrel. Also good to counter fleas. I washed hand immediately, held pressure to stop bleeding(10-15min), applied alcohol swab and wrapped it. I am worried about it getting infected eventually if he won't let it heal. He hasn't chattered at me orbit me. Bill. Make two of them and rub one bag on one squirrel to pick up some of its scent and put it in with the opposite squirrel. well its been a week since i wrote to you. As much as I like this little guy, I'm not putting myself at risk of a bite. Two weeks ago he was a beautiful, healthy-looking guy! So, that is another possibility on a newly released squirrel that shows up with patches of hair missing. Right after the coldest of weather breaks, usually in March, they start to shed. Bill, Hi Riggs! I think she is in the mind that he is her mom and tried drinkin milk while sleeping. Is there anything simple she can do to try to help him? With the scabs you are describing, my guess would be a form of mange. She weighs 45 grams. She loved having her jaw massaged & belly rubbed! 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. There looked like there was a dry white patch on the top of his neck that I saw him scratching at a few times. Sir, She would toss peanuts to the squirrels in her back yard. Repeated trips outdoors will eventually get his curiosity aroused, so that you can leave him out in his cage for longer times. The remote, difficult terrain where the Alaska marmot lives combined with the fact that they hibernate for so long has resulted in minimal studies being performed on this species. 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 Bill, These two squirrels must me newer, because we see our squirrels every day. If anyone needs help with any squirrels in Columbus Ohio let me know I can help thanks. It also has Vitamin D3 in it. Read all about them here:White Tailed Antelope Ground Squirrels (aka..Hiking in Las Vegas!). The oil in the cedar is irritating to the squirrel's skin, and ingestion of the cedar wood can make them sick, and even kill them. I do wildlife rehab and in my 7 years have never seen what is happening to my babies. One in the chicken coup, another in the barn, etc. I thank you in advance your opinion. Squirrels do make their rounds. 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. From this website, I have learned much. Hi Dawn, Thanks. Your website clearly defined what my squirrel was suffering from. No one could ever truly appreciate the sweetness of this loving animal unless they have had the honor of being a "squirrel parent". Monocots vs Dicots Explained Male has large black jaw patch and larger, slightly curved horns with single prong growing forward. The oils in them are great for skin and coat! (Not sure it that means anything or not). If it doesn't regrow then you can start thinking in terms of a possible genetic problem. Am I to assume this is a Palm Squirrel? 25 Interesting Facts About Flying Squirrels (With Pictures), 13 Animals That are Orange (with Pictures), 10 Animals with Whiskers (and Why They Need Them), 4 Types of Water Snakes in Iowa (With Pictures), 5 Water Snakes in South Carolina (Pictures). Thank you for the information I appreciate it so much. Oral and topical Raw coconut oil and topical application of Ionic Silver. I had a left a comment but I thought it was directed to her. Its been a few days and hes at least comfortable enough to run around and dig in the large cage I have him in. More than 65 different types of squirrels live in the United States. Hoary marmots are extremely vocal and are sometimes referred to as whistle pigs due to their size and the high pitched whistling sound they use to warn of predators. Not sure if she couldn't handle the others on her case : (, Hi Gem! He is eating very well. Now we have a new kid on the block, a very gregarious male that even puts Ariel in her place by chasing her. Whichever is true I've had a lot of good success using it for many different conditions. It is a large species of chipmunk, more darkly colored and spends more time in trees than other chipmunks. Would love to see them get better and get back out in the trees rather then our barn. The other ones stay away from him hairless rash below her neck our squirrels every day make happen. 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