The reason is because the dosing for babies is so miniscule, that it is nearly impossible to figure dosage. Bill. 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. Kind of like the commercials for Psoriasis, "Oh, my psoriasis is so much better because of Blah-Blah medication!" Hi Laura, I would like to build some squirrel housesdo you have any recomendations or any squirrel house plans that you could share? Most squirrels like avocado, but you will find a few who don't. Hi, Vic! Squirrels don't have it so good. This type of ground squirrel is very inconspicuous. It sounds like it is probably the skin/hair fungus, but seeing what it looks like would definitely help. If your cat had mites, the flea medicine would have killed them. Avocado is probably the best warming food you could feed at this time of year for all around energy and helpfulness in skin and coat conditions. Mange in animals is the same as scabies in humans. They may also be found in stands of Douglas fir where some oaks or pines are mixed in. They do grow out of it, usually by the time they wean. Mange will not kill a healthy squirrel, it just drives them crazy itching. The neck feathers have a greenish-purple sheen . have tried Bactrim/water solution twice now, with additional anti fungal cream (little bit, rubbed in best I can), told after this to try Ivermectin (tiny dose onto back of neck between ears) after that if no change to try Metronidazole? I would try spraying the areas with colloidal silver and give him a drop of it 3 times a day by mouth. 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. I saw his lips move and brought him inside. ID: They have a broad neck ring. I will try the coconut oil tonight but she thinks it is a treat and will probably just chew more into her leg because of it.which is also why I don't put much of anything else on it as well. They prefer to live around pinon pines and granite outcroppings. also, is there a certain kind of oil or does anyone know where to purchase? Beautiful reddish-orange iridescent throat. thanks. It is also effected by their intake of salt. I'm reticent to do that . Luckily the bites don't get infected, but they sure hurt from being so deep. Ringneck Snake, Southern Ring-necked Snake, Key Ring-necked Snake Basic description Most adult Ring-necked Snakes are about 8-14 inches (21-36 cm) in total length. Thanks, Hi Bev, I just feed avocado in small chunks. I feel itchy and wanted to know. It has excellent eyesight and also carries highly developed senses of smell and touch. I have pictures but don't know how tp upload. Two winters ago I treated 1 red squirrel for mange during the winter. Most Are Not But Some Have To Fight To Live! Key Characteristics: Southern flying squirrels have giant black eyes, dense, silky gray fur, and a long, flat tail. There's no need for all that effort. We've been using old pillow cases washed on the sanitary setting with natural fragrance free detergent, changing daily so I don't think her sore toes are from the bedding material. At first I thought she just looks run down and aged from being a young mamma of 6 mths old.but then I noticed the fur on her on her forehead was thinned, I saw a bald raw spot at the base of her tail, where it meets her lower back and another little raw area. The San Joaquin antelope squirrel is a ground squirrel found in the San Joaquin valley in California. Even if it is not mites, you will help temporarily rid the squirrel of fleas, lice and intestinal parasites. He will eat from my hand but won't let me hold him anymore. I have a wild squirrel in my yard that has no fur except on his tail. If it is, we have herbal drops that we treated this squirrel with. Spotted Ground Squirrels are found in the central and southwestern portions of the US. I cant seem to find a way to attach the photo. No irritation associated with the bald spot. Thinning hair is a sign. I don't want them to contract what these squirrels have. Please cut and paste your question into an e-mail and send it to me at SquirrelNutrition@Yahoo.com. The Cliff Chipmunk is found in the Western United States and typically lives on cliff walls. You give it once per week for two doses, and that shouls take care of it. Merle has a spot on his back leg that looks similar to dandruff. I leave in Michigan. I'm in Northern California and have a couple backyard grey squirrels that look like they have mange. Bill. It would be better to feed coconut out of the shell and cold pressed virgin coconut oil instead of the capsules. I am not going to give up now. Just because I try to find natural alternatives to the conditions I recognize, I have to play the silly games of the thought and word police of the FDA. This is called the "puff," and it happens to males during breeding season, (June marks the start of the late breeding season.) Before long, you will have them all within easy toss distance, and you will be able to individually treat them in the future if the need arises. Hi there A squirrels bite in this situation is almost always the fault of the human rather than the animal. where can I get some of that Colloidal silver? 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. Any further advise or information would be helpful. That should take care of it. I will do what it takes. I've been bitten numerous times and have never had a bite get infected. The coconut oil? Expert advice from Bob Vila, the most trusted name in home improvement, home remodeling, home repair, and DIY. If anyone needs help with any squirrels in Columbus Ohio let me know I can help thanks. California ground squirrels, also known as Beechey ground squirrels, are common in California, Oregon, Nevada, and Washington. I haven't seen her in a week and a half. Females: They have a green crown, neck, and back. White-nosed Syndrome in Bats There are a few types of genetic aberrations that cause the white coats. Do they just sometimes get itchy?. Hi Valerie! Would love to see them get better and get back out in the trees rather then our barn. 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. Red squirrels prefer to feed on seeds and cones of evergreen trees, but like other squirrels, they become more omnivorous at times. I never imaged in my life I could be head over heals deeply in love and bonded to a squirrel. I also want to make sure she is healthy to be out in the wild. The least chipmunk is a small striped-squirrel found throughout most of North America, including parts of Minnesota, Michigan, and Wisconsin. Just like I mentioned above, you do this weekly and watch for results. The maggots are gone and its skin is healing. Hope to hear from you soon. I've had release squirrels come home with little pieces of their ears missing from some of these spats. I have two more rescues in the house that we're almost ready to be on their own and I wonder if they brought something in the house like a Mite or something. First I noticed scratches on his back (looked like bloody cuts) so I assumed he was attached by an animal. Sorry to hear about the problem you are having with Clyde! They are gray or brown with an orange ring around the base of the head. Hope this helped! I now feed the squirrels in my area healthy foods, especially during the winter, that I have learned about through Bill. That's a long winded way of telling you that we are working on providing a "Politically Correct" and properly worded web page for squirrels that have severe, treatment resistant immune challenges. I call it that because it has no tail at all and honestly hops around like a bunny. Once their immune system fights it off, the hair will regrow. The age sounds about right for the life span of a squirrel. Does the silver also work for the other type of fungus? Bill I appreciate your site. See answer (1) Best Answer. Send picture to SquirrelNutrition@Yahoo.com. If the squirrel spends most of its time indoors out of direct sunlight, the Vitamin D levels drop and this can cause hair thinning. Small fresh branches from Oak, Pear, Apple, Dog Wood Very smart and very affectionate! I don't know what has caused it and it just seems to be getting worse. Ive dusted him lightly a few times with food grade diatomaceous earth. Shirts are not the answer. Is it okay if they all eat it? I just have to tell you how excited I am to find you. I learned that the hard way a few years back when I found two dead female squirrels in my backyard right under their nests. Hi, Sheri! Too much Cod Liver Oil can be toxic to the liver. Could it be a bot fly infestation? I have a 16 month old male gray squirrel that is getting fixed soon. We feed Lucky avocado everyday, and her skin and coat are in great shape.Bill. It's not contagious to humans or other animals but it is viral and can be spread to other squirrels. I see squirrels in my yard with large patches of furless skin. Now I made them in two different cages for sleeping. Bill. Chard It sounds like Dermatophytosis to me. Or what should i do? They did have some fleas but a lil warm bath and some diatomaceous earth seemed to clear them up. I also picked her up and have her in a cage for in case treatment is needed. 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. 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. If you have a Vet you might want to have a consultation and have the tail checked with a Doppler to see if it is a circulation problem. Both have been found to be anti-fungal. However, four days it appeared that he scratched his face/cheeks/close to his eye lower raw. I wonder, do Squirrels get Lyme Disease? Does not seem to be mange or fungal. Unlike most species of chipmunks, the California chipmunk does not hibernate. His diet is buckeyes, black walnuts, soybeans, frozen mulberries from my trees, avocado, coconut, hickory nuts, almonds,peanut butter laced with brewers yeast. 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