We have been taking care of a baby squirrel for 2 weeks and he has a spot under his arm that is getting worse. From your description and photos it is definitely Dermatophytosis. They have gray-brown fur with gray-beige bellies, big black eyes, and pink feet. (source). 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. Thanks I don't know what was growing on the squirrel, but it sounds like it had been dead for a while. It is small in size and carries longitudinal strips on its back. The sun exposure needs to be direct, not through glass, because glass filters out the spectrum of light needed. It may not be mange, since I have not noticed any scabs, but I did give him a dose of the paste, just as a precaution. Hi, You could probably have a steady supply of babies to raise. Squirrel are endothermic with multiple back-up systems for keeping warm. Is the fungus transferable to cats, as is mange? D. I got it off the internet. Hi Steph! An overweight and under exercised caged squirrel is prone to an number of problems as we have found out over the past six years with our blind squirrel. Have none. As the name implies, the Least Chipmunk is the smallest of all of the chipmunks. The primary reasons for the decline of this species are disruption of habitat through farming and treatment of the species as a pest. Usually eye discharge or conjunctivitis is caused by bacteria. Our mission at Wildlife Informer is to share free information and pictures of wildlife with our readers. I have noticed that some of the squirrels in my yard are losing hair and have large bald spots. Based on the photos, the color of the squirrel's eyes are unclear, but there are not any apparent dark patches. Regards, Justin, Hi Justin! I wish you could feel the fur of my resident girl squirrel, Lucky. Getting it second hand from their mother is 10 times better than trying to treat a baby with Ivermectin paste, because it is impossible to figure dosing. Read this:White Tailed Antelope Ground Squirrels (aka..Hiking in Las Vegas!). Hi Marmot! After symptoms present. Sorry for the delay, We are swamped at this time of year, and doubly so since there were so many squirrels displaced by the hurricane9s) If it is Mange, you will see it do a lot less scratching in 2 days, and by the end of one week, you will start to see hair starting to grow back. But because I had heard that coconut oil was good for lesions etc. If it is itch mites, that will kill them along with any fleas or other bug he may have picked up. The long eared chipmunk is found in the Sierra Nevada mountains and are named after their long and slender ears. The Paiute is only active for a few months during the year. 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? Hopefully, these suggestions will help calm you boy down. If you do not have a Vet that will see the squirrel, write me back at SquirrelNutrition@Yahoo.com, and I will try to give you some help on home treatments. The uppertail coverts have a rusty to chestnut hue. He doesnt bite hard 99 0/0 of the time but I know what its like to have those teeth go to the bone too.. If it was shipped Monday where it should arrive? Good Morning, or more I've fed the birds in our garden no-mess sunflower seeds.Because the squirrels readily broke into the bird feeders I began putting out seed for them too. I just noticed today, another young male (breeding season again) is missing his ears also (one has scabs on it the other one has already started growing hair back on it. My mother is an avid birdwatcher and has feeders in her yard. 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. Thanks for writing! There are two subspecies of this squirrel. Mange will not kill a healthy squirrel, it just drives them crazy itching. My e-mail address is: SquirrelNutrition@Yahoo.com If you want to try to treat for mange, you can, and it won't hurt your squirrel, but since your squirrel is in captivity, you do not need the Ivermectin. Hi Tonya! If you reply, please direct your comments and questions to SquirrelNutrition@Yahoo.com. 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. Bill. Like the Alaska marmot, the Hoary marmot hibernates for up to eight months per year in communal dens. Despite their highly localized habitat, these squirrels are not a threatened species. I've never had a male neutered, so I cannot speak with any authority on that. Pecans in the shell It works but you have to feed it daily. Aside from being writer for Wildlife Informer, she's an avid bird watcher as well as the owner of several pet reptiles. My guess is that whomever is doing it, is probably not licensed by the State to be doing what they are doing. I feed her sunflower seeds she loves. She is wild, and usually scared of everyone due to some issues with cats in the area, but trusts us, though I could never imagine getting her to a vet, nor would I want to, b/c she just turned up after a week and looks like something went really wrong! V. Hi Bill, I enjoy your site. The only safe treatment is to maintain good nutrition and let the Bot Fly Meta morph into a fly and leave. It's called Dionaea Muscipula,and it is an immune system modulator or booster. There are no skin lesions of any type. Researching if they are mites, mite poop, flea poop or what? If it is weaned, start feeding avocado. They measure 12.6 inches (32 cm) in length on average. I'm relieved to work out what the disease is, and now that spring is coming he's likely to recover - he's fat and healthy-looking, having visited my bird feeders all winter! He gets Rep/Cal sprinkled on his other nuts and seeds everyday. I have some cocnut oil that is "unrefinedc cold-pressed virgin oil". Bill I highly doubt you would be able to trap him a second time. Bill. Unlike most species of chipmunks, the California chipmunk does not hibernate. Bought some Invermectin (apple flavored paste) to try to treat the squirrels outside my home. I was planning on having him euthanized at the vet hosp. I don't know what to do, and there are no vets here who will see him. The white tailed antelope squirrel is a ground squirrel found in the southwestern United States. I'm not sure what you are asking, but I will attempt an answer. There are about 20 grey squirrels in my neighborhood and about once ever other month one seems to develop a neurological condition, falling over, and narcolepsy, with hair loss, and a giant appetite. She had a vitamin D deficiency, and it was effecting her hair growth. I'm not exactly sure what is going on with your squirrel, but I can make some suggestions. The oils in the avocado are great for skin, hair and energy. All comments are forwarded to me, but I'm not sure you are receiving my reply! He jumped on my head and thats all it took! First of all, thank you so much for keeping your wonderful and very informative website. If you know something about these matters please let me know. [3] In front and on top, the squirrel's coat is a speckled grayish brown; on the rear and bottom, the gray becomes a more mottled brownish-black tone. His diet is buckeyes, black walnuts, soybeans, frozen mulberries from my trees, avocado, coconut, hickory nuts, almonds,peanut butter laced with brewers yeast. He eats sweet potato green beans broccoli avocados sliced fresh corn on cob, well everything is cut up fresh for him daily. Cherry Tomatoes 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. He is my third son. Also feed avocado, the oils in avocado are excellent for skin and coat! They fell out of their nests and shattered their pelvis and died. Especially if you are who they bonded to. I had found a baby one year and took care of her for 2 weeks in my home then she went off to live in my yard, had 2 babies by the next spring and then she just disappearedI'm still heartbroken but I just fell in love with them. It has a heavy body with short neck and bushy tail, powerful legs and feet, and claws well-suited to digging. If the cortizone cream doesn't help, I would try a little raw coconut oil on it. Does not seem to be mange or fungal. Then I give a piece to Fred frozen. The Colorado chipmunk is one of the few species of squirrels that is reported to be monogamous. Her name is Shanaz, and she has raised Palm Squirrel for years. Squirrel synthesize Vitamin D the same as humans, by direct exposure to sunlight. Bill, Hi Bill, I have a hairless squirrel at my work window that I feed daily. The swellings usually appears between July and October due to the subcutaneous larvae of botfly in the host squirrel, the University of Florida extension website says. Guess I just needed some reassurance that this might work. Supercooling is where an animal will drop its temperature below freezing during hibernation, and then begin shivering for 15-20 minutes until it warms back up to its normal temperature. It looks raw and crusty around the edges. But I have dogs in the house and I dont want them to get whatever she has. They are found as far west as the Mississippi River and as far south as Florida. I can always shine a spot light on him to take a look. Assume they are nutritious for them?/!! The Hopi Chipmunk is found in the Four Corners regions of the United States with the primary populations occurring throughout Utah, Colorado and Arizona. I have tried the full spectrum light, she continues to get these red bumps/rash, and worse. You could try a "snuggle buddy" which is a small rice bag that we heat in the microwave. I will be ordering the silver spray--thank you!! June 2018 I assumed it was something topical that had to be put onto the squirrel. The American red squirrel can be found almost anywhere in the United States that has an abundance of conifer trees and is also known as a pine squirrel. They prefer coniferous forests due to their preference for the seeds and nuts of pine trees. They have a white stripe along the side of their torso, highlighted with black markings both above and below the stripe. Aberts squirrel is found in Arizona, New Mexico and Colorado. Douglas Squirrels are native to the pine forests of the Pacific Northwest such as California, Oregon, Washington, and part of Canada. Dermatophytosis contagion: Blog questions go to my personal e-mail, but all the other e-mail comes in through SquirrelNutrition@Yahoo.com. Hi, Sheri! Don't worry too much about your hairless little friends, they have a unique endothermic phenomenon that enables their body to crank up their metabolism to 4 times normal. So, you will actually be doing them a favor. Did the weather have something to do with this epidemic? If your squirrel still has the spots, could you send me a picture at SquirrelNutrition@Yahoo.com ? Its tail is also distinctive with concentric rings of short, coarse hair. I've been feeding the squirrels all winter, and always the birds, and several of them have mange and other have the dermatitis condition. It sounds like Dermatophytosis to me. From what I've read, it is a viral condition with no known cure. The rest parts of the body range from tawny to cinnamon to gray. Thanks for writing! I really admire you taking your time to help people like me who love the little furry friends and want to help but are clueless. Sadly only one made it. My squirrel 7-8 months also have small lice or ticks in its tail end the hair has been lost. My 8 year old blind Eastern Gray would get a bald belly every winter. The least chipmunk is a small striped-squirrel found throughout most of North America, including parts of Minnesota, Michigan, and Wisconsin. Also, increase the good fats in their diet. Is it okay to continue with coconut oil on her wound or/ and suggest the course of action to be followed so that she can be cured and grows her hair on her tail back. As the weather gets warmer, they do less sleeping together, so the spreading of the mange slows down. I have pictures but don't know how tp upload. I noticed her a couple of months ago one day in the winter and "thought" she might be pregnant. I'm still looking up pathogens. I feel like nothing is helping his dry skin. 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. I have been seeing ray squirrels in my yard with distressing skin issues. The behavior hasn't changed yet, they are running around and playing as usual. 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 ). Additional note: We have no such issues, nor does the male, or the 2 cats in the house. Deborah, heartwarming story and sad to not know what happened to your beloved squirrel. 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. Could it be a bot fly infestation? Check with your State Rehab association. I think if you did these things, you would see a vast improvement in this squirrel over the next month or two! Probably about the size of a penny and 3/8inch thick. I have photos and a short video that I can send. Thank you in anticipation. Veterinarians believe squirrel pox to be caused by a virus, so that is the best advice I can give you! He has licked my finger that had some on it. I wasn't concerned with rabies as she wasn't agressive, and I know I have an extremely rare chance of that. They use different kinds of sounds and tail signs to communicate and have a sharp sense of smell. They are both terrified of the two dominant females, and will do anything to avoid them. Send it to SquirrelNutrition@Yahoo.com All I can say is that if you have a captive squirrel, hunger is a powerful motivator to get a squirrel to try other foods. Today is Monday, December 8th. They are rarely seen during daylight hours. I doubt that they would eat them either. Mark Wolfe, 11 Ways to Make the Most of Your Towns Curbside Cleanup Day, 7 Important Things to Know About Your Squirrel Feeder, 12 Types of Bird Feeders Every Backyard Birder Should Know, 12 Ways to Predict the Weather by Watching Nature in Your Backyard, 9 Safety Rules You Should Always Follow Around the Fire Pit, Solved! It has to be non-hydrogenated coconut oil, otherwise all the good stuff in it has been destroyed. I have a healthy happy family of squirrels that has just been joined by a little guy that has a completely bald body. Asparagus Time will Tell. Thanks for everything! Dear William, Bill. The only way mange can be passed is skin to skin. It is native to the western United States, where it occurs in California, Nevada, and Oregon (source). Key Characteristics: The American red squirrel is small, with red fur above and a white belly. Now princess is sweet as can be loves to ride around in my bra. Lately I've noticed less squirrels and a few of them don't look healthy. Of the above he has stopped eating all but the sweet potato, rodent blocks, pecans, snap peas, avocado, limited fruit and small branches. Same with raw coconut oil. Good luck! From this website, I have learned much. She would be willing to send some to you, because it would take weeks for me to get it to you. Thank you Bill, you truly are The Squirrel Man : ), Yes! Although they are nearly identical in size, the Douglas squirrel is easily differentiated by its dark-brownish/gray upper parts and red belly. Bill, I have a wild squirrel who has hair lose and i feed it i call him max he come every day and eats i have pictures to show u. Please contact me ASAP. In addition to having a constant struggle trying to keep her weight under control, she has had urinary tract infections, fluid retention, hormone problems and gets quite bored from being inactive. I wonder, do Squirrels get Lyme Disease? Bill, Hello Bill, Bill. Bill, Thank you! I've seen many times where a single squirrel is befriended by another squirrel of about the same age and they start running around together. The answer is that you will be temporarily reducing the number of fleas and lice they always carry. I can see how generous you are and how much time you spend helping other people as best you can. When we had dogs we bought and went through many bottles every summer. Their opinion was that it would just make him want to be free that much worse and cause stress. Is this a single squirrel? I felt so badly for the poor little thing. We have a new hairless squirrel who is being treated with nutritional support. We feed very good quality black oil sunflower seeds and in shell peanuts. Baby squirrels often have maggots or fly larvae covering a wound. So, send me an e-mail at SquirrelNutrition@Yahoo.com and we'll get things moving. I feed all the squirrels that hang out at my house with seeds, raw coconut and it's milk, avocado, fruit, water etc. The next phase would be heart rhythm problems, because calcium plays a key role in the repolarization of heart muscle between beats. A slow but safe way to treat mange in squirrels is to put out a heavy bowl that the squirrels can't move or tip over and put a 20% solution of Colloidal Silver in filtered or distilled water for them to drink. Hi, Valerie! I called several wild life rehabbers, no return calls!. Over the next several weeks the new hair starts to emerge. Spotted Ground Squirrels are found in the central and southwestern portions of the US. They ask us to allow up to two weeks for shipment, because they make all kinds of wood products. For example, in the US there are three distinct species of tree squirrels that are called Gray Squirrels (Eastern, Western and Arizona). :), Ive had my pet Squirrel Chipper going on 4 years. Will look if not is there an oil I can purchase? He got me another good one yesterday. 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. How should I store the collodial silver and the coconut oil? any ideas what they are? Striped skunk; Eastern spotted skunk *RSG; Virginia . If not, I had ordered some Ivemectin Paste from you a few days ago, will it hurt if I give that to her now? I happened to see that William recommended calcium for your squirrel. The fact that the squirrel is friendly is a big plus! So just wanted to thank you for responding to me and sending the gtts. Last year I treat 2 squirrels for mange. The scratches are very small but they did break the skin, just barely though. First I noticed scratches on his back (looked like bloody cuts) so I assumed he was attached by an animal. He is however still itching a lot is that normal? Can anything be done? He`s still eating but is not active anymore--just wants to be in his bed. Regards, Toni, Hi Toni! The two other squirrels I tossed a treated nut to sniffed it and suddenly bounced straight up two feet in the air and darted away like it was going kill them (I used apple-flavored). She told me she put them in "time-out" the other day when they tried it while she had shorts on! If there's any advice that would be great! Today I was lucky enough to find a vet who works on squirrels so am planning to take him to her. She is my go-to person for Palm Squirrel questions. :>) I have to take her for a heart sonar tomorrow as well as blood tests,the vet does not seem to think its a skin disease because she is not scratching and its only on the front paws,they seem puzzled by what wrong with her. There is a squirrel that comes around my work. The Southern Flying Squirrel is a small nocturnal species that is native to most of the eastern half of the United States. Thank you very much..That was all I needed to know.. well tomorrow is the big day for my squirrel(Fred). Two weeks ago added the other nuts to keep his teeth trim.He hides the little nuts but eats the big ones. I was told do one thing at a time and have done the Bactrim/with anti fungal cream best I can after but am afraid to proceed further, in case this is normal? One is developing sores. Trying to trap even a friendly wild squirrel is not a good idea. Dark glass prevents the solution from reacting to light, which silver does. We put a lost of fresh raw coconut oil in all of our nut square mixes and kits. If you e-mail me at SquirrelNutrition@Yahoo.com, you two might be able to work something out! One thing I've found that calms squirrels, or any animal down, is Brewer's yeast. Thanks! Palmers Chipmunk is only found in the Spring Mountains of southern Nevada. The mechanism of death is anemia from thousands of Mange Mites feeding on the squirrel's blood. Now he's biting them twice as much, and they look terribly red and inflamed, not to mention that he's now just lying around, as if it has made him sick. Here are some interesting facts about flying squirrels if you want to learn more about them. 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. Itchy, dry and flaky skin in captive squirrels is almost always due to low Vitamin D levels, mainly because they spend so much time indoors, unlike their wild relatives. Very worried about our boys and their friends! She does east Avacado every day (after her good food of course) One of my flyers, Cupid, lived in a large cage in my home for 10 years before dying of cancer. I have bought mange kits from you but my problem is how do I distribute this medicine to these affected wild squirrels when there can be 8 or more normal ones at the feeders at the same time? We got her hydrated and started giving her puppy replacement milk but weve noticed some white looking blisters on her stomach. It seems in the past year she spends more of the time sleeping instead of running around and playing. Thanks for all you do! Any suggestions? If so, it could be something as simple as protein shunting. Great advice! All of the sudden out of the blue he was laying next to me and I was petting him and when he got up I need a lot of fur was left behind. Hi Kim! Not sure. They have their individual likes and dislikes. The poor guys have what originally looked to be swollen puncture injuries. Should I let him continue, thanks. Richardson Ground Squirrels are found in the upper northern sections of the United States in North Dakota and Montana. Why would you be putting yourself at risk for a bite???? What specific questions do you have? The Warbles go away until the next bite! Hi there I'm the Entomologist at the National Gallery of Art in Washington , DC. D comment by Bill. Im looking forward to trying coconut. Bill. Males have one blue band across the white breast, while females have a blue and chestnut band. At first I wondered if it was lice, but it doesn't move at all, and my family and I would definitely have it if so. We brought stray baby kitten in and we all caught scabies from it. Joanna Henrichs, El Cerrito. She has her eyes open and active. He eats well, potties regularly, and he is continuing to grow. How Long Do Squirrels Live? This year, she forgot, and now all her favorite squirrels are covered with Warbles! I'm not saying that is what is wrong with your squirrel, but if everything else has failed, I would give it a try. She made friends with another wild squirrel of equal temperament. If you can do this for once a week over a three week period, your little friend should be fine. Mange is caused by itch mites that are only acquired by close contact with an affected squirrel. So far I don't notice anything else out of the ordinary no rashes or anything. God Bless you for caring! The belly is bright orange with small black markings. Whats up?? Im so grateful. Blue Dawn will kill fleas and lice also. with a small population in Alaska as well. Blueish-grey dorsal with a deep orange or . I just saw the affected squirrel go in my coop! My baby squirrel was found a few days BEFORE hurricane IRMA. In addition to nuts, they also feed on the bark and buds of the trees and on a fungus that lives on the trees as well. The oils in them are great for skin and coat! Thank you so much. The other one that had a lesion on its leg cleared up in a couple weeks. Learn more. Hope Bill can shed some light on this. 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. Groundhogs (also known as woodchucks) are a species of marmot that are found in the Eastern and Midwest portions of the United States. The star-nosed mole has a distinctive flesh-colored ring of tentacles around its nose. It is a natural reaction to pull away when a squirrel quickly darts to your hand to retrieve a nut. Bill. She now has a full body of fur, head to tail, gaining weight, very active and healthy. Harriss antelope ground squirrels are found in New Mexico, Arizona, and New Mexico. Can you let me know the cost and how to give you my address? There are four different species of antelope squirrels and they are well adapted to high heat environments. I've only come about 10' from him put some seed down and backed away he went right for it after I moved away, Hi Christina! The oil in the wood is irritating to squirrel's skin and will cause them to break out in a rash. Found baby squirrel in driveway appears bird got to him and then dropped him - couple of toes gone and injury by one ear. The latest squirrel I'm worrying about. Do they just sometimes get itchy?. She is being SUPER picky about what she eats. Im so sorry for your loss We have been blessed with a healthy little fellow. Thankyou. The Douglas squirrel takes full advantage of its restricted range, happily taking up residence in stands of pine, fir, spruce, and hemlock from sea level to subalpine altitudes. Hi Karina! Males: Bright copper-orange on their back (although some males have a green back) and sides of their belly. I assumed it got into a fight with another one. If you are not seeing open sores and bloody scabs you are probably dealing with a fungus so see what is going on is important! Vitamin D deficiency doesn't cause rickets, it's calcium deficiency that causes that. He stopped to scratch, several times. An occasional peanut 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! I got your answer for trying to calm Fred(fixed male) If this works, should I keep him on this indefinitely? This past week I noticed another little guy with fur missing from around his neck and back. I am so happy to have found this site. I would also start feeding him chunks of coconut out of the shell. Do you have and medicine for that or do you recommend anything. I don't see any scabs but I did notice some pinprick dots of blood today. He eats on it but not all of it. Around its eyes is a noticeable white eye ring, and its tail is bushy with a touch of white. If it doesn't regrow then you can start thinking in terms of a possible genetic problem. Or what should i do? Silver particles are non reactive in the human body and clear the same way any other metal minerals such as selenium, magnesium, etc., through the kidneys. These chipmunks will also make themselves at home in subdivisions with some people considering them pests. While mange is commonly presumed to be the culprit, most hair loss in squirrels is caused by a variety of superficial fungal diseases generally termed dermatophytoses. Hi Bev! Her tail is the biggest, bushiest and beautifully variegated colors of any squirrel you have ever seen. at four months of age. Thank you, Hi, Ariena! They prefer to live in open areas such as parks and fields where they feed on flowers, seeds, nuts, berries, and insects. Noticed a couple of weeks ago, odd behaviour when eating. Today is seems fine. Hi William, If you send me an e-mail at SquirrelNutrition@Yahoo.com and request the light treatment for thinning hair I'll send you links that show the light I use and the brand of bulb. It also feeds on juniper berries, fungi, and a variety of seeds and small fruits. As long as you only treat once per week, you will not OD any squirrel. The white ring around the tip of the gray bill and a similar ring around the bill's base, however, are easier field marks to identify. He has lost weight, visibly, but is still coming to my deck to eat and drink. We have two among our backyard troupe who look--based on your helpful photos--like they're suffering from dermatophytosis--one is completely missing all the fur on the neck and shoulders and halfway down the back and the other has tremendously thinning fur in the same places. I've never noticed any major shedding in the spring. A chipmunk is a small member of the squirrel family, with a long, fluffy white tail. Sorry. Trees first budding/and leaves growing 15 days ago/ In the morning, we start all over with a fresh avocado! There are several types of squirrels in the United States. He is miserable. 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. Its thought that this is an effective method of preserving energy during a long hibernation. These two squirrels must me newer, because we see our squirrels every day. 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