Bill, Hi Bill, I live in Michigan and for years have had big, healthy squirrels at my bird feeders. You don't have to worry about the other animals getting mange. 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. I suspect one of them is perceived as a predator and they are keeping a low profile. She loved having her jaw massaged & belly rubbed! Key Characteristics: Eastern fox squirrels are recognized by their large size and foxy coloration that is gray mixed with an overall orange or reddish tint. I saw a sick fox a couple of years ago with mange and its skin was blackish. We feed very good quality black oil sunflower seeds and in shell peanuts. Hi Niell! I'm so proud and happy to say all the squirrels here have no hair loss after the worst winter in history recorded in New England! Here in MD it's illegal to own a wild animal. But I was concerned that she had bald scabed patches on her skin and what that could mean as far as transmission if any. Hi, Jody! Lots of exercise is also necessary to keep them from becoming fat. American red squirrels will also take in the babies of other squirrels if they become orphaned. I hope this information is helpful, and that your story is a huge success! I have a picture of one of them but I dont know how to send it to you? I should be getting notification from my builder by next week with the tracking info. This subfamily includes the Gray, Fox, Red and Flying squirrels that are common in backyards, woods and parks. hey! We wouldn't be too concerned by this except that he has lost from 470grms down to 440grms and his hair has gotten very dull and there is a small place at the base of his tail (on top of his back) where the hair has come out. You helped me with mine last year because he was scratching so much he was hurting himself already and this year although hair was trying to grow back he has started scratching again and I'm afraid he will hurt himself again like he did last year and we are not even in winter yet! I have a picture of our guy named Jack how can I send pictures of his round red crust around the almost perfect circle of missing hair It looks a lot like the picture here but one is on his side one is lower not together. February 2nd is officially Marmot Day in Alaska as a replacement for Groundhog Day. 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 One neighbour throws down peanuts. Apparently I have too much time on my hands but this little squirrel has managed to wrap me around its teeny hands and make me jump :) I dont think he could survive if I had to release him. He eats a variety of food--pecans, walnuts, apples, grapes, avocado, rodent blocks, blackberries, etc. Of the 289 species of squirrels in the world only 22% can be found in the United States. 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. I'm worried about her. Bill, Bill, Thank You so much for your time! If you have Colloidal silver try applying it topically and giving one drop by mouth 3 times a dayBill. I found a baby eastern grey squirrel. i have written to you before. He looks miserable! That adds to the potential weight problem, so she is not very happy with me restricting her food intake. Bill, Thank you so much for replying Ive been so worried about this poor little guy, I have just one more question I just thought of, my squirrel has lost quite a bit of hair on his neck and shoulders is there such a thing as too late? I also have before and after pics of my squirrel which i will share through mail. No bites thru the skin tho! I got him bigger cage a few months back. Not even sure if we have those in Chicago area. 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. Hello William I've rescued a baby squirrel like 8 weeks a go he has been fine ever since but now he has started to loose a lot of fur on his legs and a little bit on his belly I'm worried about sandy I need to know how to treat it and what it is ?? I have invested a lot of love and time. Thank you for that. If you can do this for once a week over a three week period, your little friend should be fine. Now today he has scratched it open raw again and there also seems to be places on the other side of his face and top of his head where he is scratching and fur is gone but has not broken the skin. Paiute ground squirrels are found in Utah, Nevada, California, and the Pacific Northwest states of Oregon, Idaho, and Washington. Great advice! Especially if you are who they bonded to. That the Colloidal silver weakened the cell wall of the mites' eggs so that the killer T cells of the immune system could penetrate and kill the mite embryo. Thank you in advance! Think again. I am going to start this article off with the list and descriptions of all of the types of squirrels found in the United States. Squirrels need a steady supply of calcium, because their Incisors teeth grow continuously at a rate of 1/8 to 3/8 inches per month. Same squirrel different question. But, they require a lot of energy through their food for them to work. I just have to tell you how excited I am to find you. Bill, Hi Bhavya! Thanks Bev, Can dogs get diseases from squirrels? I have about 10 squirrels that come to my back door for "breakfast" every morning. 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. The western gray squirrel ( Sciurus griseus) is an arboreal rodent found in the western areas of the US and is considered to be more shy than the eastern gray squirrel. But I wanted to recommend a calcium supplement I used with great success called "Rep-Cal". Ill see what I can do to catch him. I'm in Columbus Ohio and try to help. Mites and Dermatophytosis are two different things. Rock squirrels are found in the southwest of the US and are almost always found in rocky areas such as canyons and cliffs. Their diet consists of a variety of things and they can eat vegetative matter, insects, bird eggs, young bird, and dead fish. Now that she is getting older she really loves her light, because it gives off a little heat. The hardest thing I ever did was put my blind squirrel on a diet of 100 calories per day. If you put a heavy water bowl where they feed, one they can't tip over, and put 3/4 cup of filtered water and 1/4 cup of colloidal silver, (10 PPM strength is sufficient,) they will usually drink when they eat, if water is available. Bill .. thank you much. http://imgur.com/WJCCGWT I love this little guy. They all converge on my place at once. The American red squirrel is not found on the Pacific coast where the Douglas squirrel is the dominant species. Adults are small and slender with a black or slate gray body and a yellowish ring across the neck, which may be incomplete or missing. I have noticed since about a mouth of release she has been itchy. The way to tell if it is Bot Flies, is that the Warbles or bumps have a hole in them where the larvae sticks its butt out the breathe! Not sure if I get the Ivermectin paste that the right squirrels will get it. I went to cover my face and he nailed me good again!! Based on the photos, the color of the squirrel's eyes are unclear, but there are not any apparent dark patches. If it doesn't get infected, it forms a crusty serum scab. Usualy as I know, squirrels are active on the day. Black squirrel here in Ontario. My squirrel 7-8 months also have small lice or ticks in its tail end the hair has been lost. They have lived as long as 10 years in captivity. I could better advise you if you could get a good close-up picture of the squirrel and send it to me at SquirrelNutrition@Yahoo.com. I don't have experience with squirrel pox since I don't live in an area where we see this condition. Since they are not pets I don't know if anyone will help them. -Allie. It sometimes take a month or more for the hair to start to regrow so be patient. I'd be happy to send photos if that would help. Fox squirrels are 19 to 29 inches long and . I don't want them to contract what these squirrels have. will keep it up and see. I was sitting in a chair in his room letting him run around. Also, is it safe to treat the ones without the skin loss patches? I'm heartbroken that I can't fix this and worried what happens if it keeps getting worse. Bill. She now has a full body of fur, head to tail, gaining weight, very active and healthy. Sometimes, that's how I can tell who's who, by the shape of the notched in their ears! Hi William, I live in Ontario Canada and found a baby red squirrel last night. Hello! A local vet said to try some clavamox to see if it helped. Unlike most squirrels on this list, Harriss antelope squirrels live mostly solitary lives, only coming together during the breeding season. She is always alone, providing it is a she and not a he. A good example of what I'm talking about can be seen in new nurses that are working in the Emergency Room for the first time. I noticed a drop of sticky fluid, and within half an hour my squirrel had shed most of her hair on her tail. Additional note: We have no such issues, nor does the male, or the 2 cats in the house. they are outside living in a palm tree and they are getting more wild. The Douglas has an orange tummy and orange tipped tail much like the fox squirrel but is smaller, has a richer cinnamon coloration, and more distinct eye rings. We are now in the late season breeding time, (June/July,) and it is possible, since your boy is now sexually mature, that the whistle you heard was in response to him getting a whiff of a female in estrus. I'm not saying your squirrel has Leishmaniasis, but it would be good for you to make contact with Shanaz to see what she does for itchy skin in Palm Squirrels. Thanks again. I was planning on having him euthanized at the vet hosp. If this is mange do I need to be concerned? The amount shown on the matchstick in the photo is more like 0.05ml, or 5 hash marks on a 100 unit syringe, so I'd advise downscaling that dose by about 1/5th and it would be just as effective and much safer. I've got a ton of outside work I have to get done here, and every second of daylight and the snow holding off is precious. Their bellies and the underside of their tails are white in color and there is a black stripe on the tail. Bill This time of year, it is probably mange. It is like watching the "Itchy and Scratchy" show when they all show up. I'm contacting the animal control on Mon. It is native to the western United States, where it occurs in California, Nevada, and Oregon (source). 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. That is, if one of these squirrels sees a predator that is close to a family member it will let out an alarm call but does not alarm if the predator is near a non-related squirrel. It may take a little longer, but for now, it's the best you can do when you cannot feed them directly. The easiest way to tell the black-tailed prairie dog from other prairie dogs is to look for its namesake black-tipped tail. (source). I feel like this is a different kind of thing though. Hello! Are almonds in the shell ok? SPCA usually does not deal with wildlife. I have many rescue squirrels that have been released here and I see them daily. Bill, I have a squirrel I am trying to nurse back to normality after being diagnosed with Squirrel Pox. Feeding mainly on cactus plants, insects, and seeds, these squirrels weigh roughly 4oz and have an average lifespan of 2-3 years. The Paiute was once thought to be a subspecies of the Townsend ground squirrel but has been elevated to its own species. Las week we change her 6' x 3' wood shelves and logs to climb on out (they were messy and unable to clean well) with lexan and new logs (with marks/tape on there so she is not scared) Vitamin D deficiency can cause itchy skin and hair loss. 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"). I would observe it for a few days to see what it's habits are. I was told to put a tiny drop of kitten revolution on her. I'm still worried something is wrong and If can help in anyway I would like too. Additionally,Siskiyou Chipmunkshave three brown and two gray stripes on each cheek (source). Hi I rescued a baby squirrel. 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. 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. Best of all, I rarely see her scratching, so it is a win-win for her! That coconut oil has helped a whole bunch already and it's only been a couple of days! It's not contagious to humans or other animals but it is viral and can be spread to other squirrels. The ringneck snake is a species of slender, mildly poisonous snakes commonly found in southeastern Canada, central Mexico, and many parts of the US. 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 From what I've found online, I guess it can only be squirrel pox? For a non toxic treatment, spray the area with Colloidal Silver and give him a drop by mouth 3 times a day until the ringworm fungus is gone. The Sciurinae Subfamily contains 82 different species of squirrels. It broke my heart to see it like this. If you send it to SquirrelNutrition@yahoo.com I'll be happy to evaluate it! 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. It might be hard trying to feed chunks of it if it is warm outside. They measure 12.6 inches (32 cm) in length on average. Note to self: Never, never, never get in the middle of what you think is a squirrel fight!! Good raw coconut oil has over 50% concentration of two vital substances, Lauric Acid and Capric Acid. You can most often find Sherman's Fox Squirrels in areas that have longleaf pines and sandhill habitats. One of them has a skin condition which, after reading your blog, I think I can identify as dermatophytosis. His calcium intake is just what he gets from the foods and rodent blocks in his diet. Due to the distinctive striped pattern of its pelt, the eastern chipmunk (Tamias striatus), is an easily identified squirrel (Sciuridae). Bill, you may have inadvertently species switched or at least confused [permanently] this animal the face of the 'mother' in the few weeks after theeyes open is the critical window this may not 'work' in dogs that remain neotenic not an area with a lot of behavioral research basenjis and singing dogs are not 'wolves' and mature normally and can be switched the infant mammal will 'initiate play' with the species it identifies with, Any special brand of puppy flea drops , 3 year old gray male squirrel, itching, and skin on belly red , also he loves fresh garbanzo bean are they alrite. It truly touches my heart and soul to see the love and trust he has for me. I don't know if my heart will ever hal. If you reply, please direct your comments and questions to SquirrelNutrition@Yahoo.com. D comment by Bill. Bill, I have a 7 1/2 week old baby flying squirrel who suddenly became itchy and started losing hair like crazy. My neighbour got 2 indian palm squirrel orphaned babies and they brought them to our home as we've taken care of some animal orphaned babies near our area. Be sure to reference what you said here, because I get hundreds of advice mail each month! Instead, the fur on the tail looked spikey. Bill, Thanks Bill I will absolutely try that & again I am so tickled that I found your site. Could you advise on how to proceed? I assumed it got into a fight with another one. Hi William, 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. She is mossing fur, but the skin where the fur is missing is all blotchy or inflamed (not red, its all black, but almost scaly like growths). I don't know what to do. For the healing one, there were originally 4-5 of these lumps, but they have receded, and look to be no longer swollen, the skin is no longer red, and there seem to be small, clean scabs in the remaining bare patches. Two weeks ago he was a beautiful, healthy-looking guy! This page is still not complete, so I haven't marked it as viewable on my website, but I would like you to see how powerful and effective this new treatment can be for stubborn Immune Challenges. Thank you for your time. She also has a scratch mark around the neck too. Seed-bearing hardwoods like hickory, maple, beech, and poplar are their favorites. Internally, a drop or two in the mouth directly 2 to 3 times a day, or 2cc in a 6 oz water bottle or bowl.. We have been blessed with a healthy little fellow. Thank you! Bill, Hi Riggs! Regards, Justin, Hi Justin! In your case, the idea will be to decrease the amount of Ivermectin you place on each nut meat, ( about the equivalent of half a drop.) They also possess a keen sense of smell and hearing. Thanks for ur quick response about Fred. Just an old buck with the puffs. A full spectrum light, (grow light,) can help, but there is no good substitute for the sun. His whole tail is bold and patches of missing fur are starting to appear from his body. Most Are Not But Some Have To Fight To Live! My captive squirrel looks rather funny, because being inside the house, her winter coat resembles a turtle shell on her back and doesn't grow dense all over. Thanks. I use a full spectrum grow light to shine on my squirrel's indoor cage so she get this light 6 to 8 hours a day. A squirrel is a squirrel, right? Fact: People often mistake the fox squirrel for the red squirrel. Is there anything I can do to help him? These squirrels are very social and not at all territorial unless they are defending their nests. Nutritionally, I would give it a Nut Square or two every day and try to get some chunks of raw coconut oil in it, and start a daily feeding of raw coconut in the shell. Then I give a piece to Fred frozen. Hi, Sheri! he wont let it heal. But I have dogs in the house and I dont want them to get whatever she has. William, Thank you very much for your answer! He has a small hairless patch on his shoulder and one on the back of one leg, no scabs or lesions. The bald areas start to look dirty when the new hair starts to emerge and regrow! Should i try the treatment on your site, and how do you get him to take the nut? I would treat him with a dose of Ivermectin in the event that it might be mange on his belly. I found your page looking for something I could do for her,afterall she has being with me all this 3 years. I had some very friendly released squirrels at the time that would sit on my shoulders when I was out feeding them. They have white feet, a white underbelly, and some platinum foxes have a white ring around their necks. I put the Revolution on her (2-3 drops) on Friday December 5th around 11:30 PM. She was out in the rainy weather for at least an entire day until we found her. 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? These squirrels are highly adapted to climbing and can be very fast. Colloidal Silver can be kept at room temperature, It has a 3 month shelf life in the PET Plastic Bottle, but indefinitely, if you transfer it to a dark "glass" bottle. Thanks for writing! Excessive salt intake will cause thinning of hair in squirrels. We feed the "critters" around our place and I recently noticed a grey squirrel missing most of the fur on its back. 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. The other is the possibility of low Vitamin D levels but that usually only causes hair thinning and not baldness. I noticed my squirrels ears on the outer edge appears to be missing fur. Piaute and Merriam ground squirrels were once thought to be subspecies of the Townsend but have subsequently been recognized as their own species. She would eat all I gave her, probably from boredom, but being blind, she was not getting enough exercise to burn off all the calories she was consuming. Bill, I have noticed over the past year or so my colony of squirrels I feed have been losing their hair.not all of them, but a few. The Colloidal Silver is interesting. This is called the "puff," and it happens to males during breeding season, (June marks the start of the late breeding season.) She was always a home body and reluctant to leave the release cage. Here's one from Slovenia, on the shore of stunning Lake Bohinj this year in late October (28C! We are new at this. The primary reasons for the decline of this species are disruption of habitat through farming and treatment of the species as a pest. White breast and ear patch behind eye. Our dog was chewing on a grey squirrel that had died in our yard. They have excellent eyesight, even in low-light conditions. Thank you. Drew Gilmer, his coach at Clay-Chalkville High School in Alabama, wastes zero effort when describing . It appears he may have a form of mange. You will just have to wait and see what happens. Have you tried treating it with Tolnaftate? I saw another squirrel mother a day after I last saw the one I have asked about but sadly, she became road kill 2 days later and she too had babies, 2 of which i have seen running aorund my property that are very scared of everything but they seem to be eating just fine. Please help so I can help this squirrel. Yes, I am assuming that there must be a nest and they are protecting the babies from the baby squirrel that may well be going after them but 3x now in the past few days i have seen one of the Robins go after this baby squirrel. Eastern gray squirrels feed mainly on nuts, seeds, grasses, tree bark, berries, flowers, plant bulbs, and crops like corn. Mary, that black mulch was the first thing that came to mind re: your cat`s problem, as Bill mentioned. 147K views 4 years ago For hundreds of years, Kayan women in Myanmar have worn coiled bronze rings around their necks, a traditional and customary symbol of beauty. Squirrels are quick learners and very observant of things happening around them and what is happening to other squirrels. 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! 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. I did not see any open, red or infected wounds on here, but her skin was rough and dry and wrinkly looking. Thanks our friend Lisa W. Hello Again! It has all the good stuff in it! There is a safer and slower way to treat mites. I have a 16 month old male gray squirrel that is getting fixed soon. Hi, Nisha! And, believe me, released squirrels, (especially females,) can be as sweet and fun as having them live in your house. Sorry about the delay, I've been spread pretty thin lately! I've become very fond of him and just want to make sure he's made a full recovery. Now, suggestions? It would be much safer for you to use one drop of any puppy flea drops on the back of his neck. Bill. He's always open to questions and comments regarding Squirrels and their care and feeding. Here is what you do: Pick a day, on that day you feed as many as you see with skin problems. Thank you. Smart little critters!) There is no rash, hair loss, redness, or bugs. Guess hes talking to the outside squirrels. Hi Susan! An occasional piece of fruit like apple, banana, frozen They know his smell and are fine but I came home from petting three cats and two dogs and even though it had been hours before, i got the hind end up,chattering and stampy feet. I would like to try and fix the issue before it becomes worse. The meat looked fine and these were healthy squirrels. How dangerous is it if one squirrel gets more than one dosage? From what I was able to find online, it looks like he might have raccoon roundworm disease. The defining characteristic of this species of chipmunks is their grey feet. Kale I don't take Fred out tho. Her belly had been completely bald and is now completely covered with really soft white hair. For me, it was overfeeding my blind squirrel. Hi Kristina! Hi Randy! Squirrel Homes and Environment Squirrels are adaptable animals. Could it be a bot fly infestation? Under the guidance of a vet we have saved him. 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 am impressed with your timely response and thank you again! Copy. Related: What to Do About Squirrels in the Attic. 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. Grey squirrels are omnivores. I wish you had written before ordering the paste, (Ivermectin.) Squirrels do require direct sunlight to synthesize Vitamin D. It needs to be direct sunlight, (not through glass,) to work. For example, in the US there are three distinct species of tree squirrels that are called Gray Squirrels (Eastern, Western and Arizona). Bill. I treat Dermatophytosis with good nutrition, because it's their immune system that ultimately rids them of the fungus. Are they too young for the treatment and if so, what else can I do? I can send pictures to an email to find out what she has and try to fix it. I am really worried what to do? I have a baby flying squirrel we rescued about 2 weeks ago hes doing good but I have just realize this morning that he has lost some hair on his neck I saw the pictures of your squirrels healing and the picture where yours healed thats what it looks like on my flying squirrel but it just showed up so its not a old spar that has healed do you happen to know what this it ? 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