Merriams Chipmunk is found in central and southern California. I think your dog will be OK. From what I can see these areas do not look red. Aberts squirrel is found in Arizona, New Mexico and Colorado. It should be used to treat mange, or occasionally to make a diagnosis of mange as described above. Appreciate your great site!!! Thanks Bill! I don't know what the attraction is to dead and decomposing animals by dogs, other than they make them stink when they roll on them! Bill. Males sport iridescent copper-and-gold plumage, a red face, and a crisp white collar; their rooster-like crowing can be heard from up to a mile away. Bill, Bill, Thank You so much for your time! I treat Dermatophytosis with good nutrition, because it's their immune system that ultimately rids them of the fungus. Hi there Thank you for your wonderful website and your dedication to these sweet little joys of life. It sounds like it is probably the skin/hair fungus, but seeing what it looks like would definitely help. She did go from the pink color to black but no hair. I wanted to give you a sneak peek of what will be available soon for stubborn conditions:http://www.squirrelnutrition.com/squirrels-with-severe-health-issues.html 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. Two winters ago I treated 1 red squirrel for mange during the winter. Sometimes, that's how I can tell who's who, by the shape of the notched in their ears! He will eat from my hand but won't let me hold him anymore. This "could be the culprit,? She anxiously awaits reply. They don't transfer by casual contact. Northern and southern flying squirrels also inhabit Massachusetts, but they only emerge at night. A daily Nut Square would be great also to provide vitamins and calcium. Here are some interesting facts about flying squirrels if you want to learn more about them. Or if any other squirrels who dont have it that may accidentally eat it, Hi, Molly! Will the coconut oil you mentioned for topical use work to help him stop itching and if so how do i go about applying. Bill, DEAR BILL ABOUT 2 YEARS AGO I STARTED FEEDING ALL THE SQUIRRELS IN MY YARD AFTER LOSING MY DOG DAISY AND MY FATHER ALL WITHIN 2AND AHALF MONTHS TIME I HAVE ONE SQUIRREL NAMED SKINNY WHO COMES TO MY DOOR AND LOOKS FOR ME AND I GIVE HIM PECANS WHICH I READ IS GOOD FOR THEIR SKIN AND IMMUNE SYSTEM AND THE WHOLE GANG HAS ALSO STARTED ENJOYING PECANS THEY DONT HAVE SKIN ISSUES BUT I WANTED TO SHARE WITH YOU HOW GOOD THE THERAPY HAS BEEN FOR ME AFTER MY LOSSES AND HOW MUCH JOY SQUIRRELS BRING TO ME EACH AND EVERY DAY. If it's mange you will notice less scratching within two days. Are they too young for the treatment and if so, what else can I do? If nothing else, you'll temporarily rid him of his fleas, lice and intestinal parasites. I could better advise if I could see a picture of the squirrel to determine if it is skin/hair fungus, or mites. I can't release him here and dont know anyone in the country to do it. I am from India, i have a palm squirrel. 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. I also have an opossum in the area. I've been feeding it almonds from the shell (unsalted) this week. Bill. While some gray squirrels can be reddish, American red squirrels are much smaller, averaging about 12 inches long, and they have a white ring around the eye. I asked her what State she lives in, and she will be writing me back. Since I moved to Florida to study I found a squirrel that "owned" the balcony of the apartment I was renting. It's as if he is needing something that he is not getting. with binoculars that it has a rather large red bulbous shape 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. 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. Im looking forward to trying coconut. Lol! Is there anything I can do to help him? In the meantime, they could be quite distressed by not being to eat normally. In the morning, we start all over with a fresh avocado! Beldings ground squirrels can be found in the western United States in the meadows at high altitudes. 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. Alvin is the biggest and we built a huge cage, he wants to just run the house, Simon he is the middle one not very social stays in the nest and is a biter but I let him be. Imagine yourself itching so bad that it drove you to mutilate yourself. From your description and photos it is definitely Dermatophytosis. Small fresh branches from Oak, Pear, Apple, Dog Wood He will perk up now and then, open his eyes. When it first came out, former president Reagan was taking it while in the White House when he learned he had developed a cancer. I found it on the internet. I started putting some on her nose to see if that helped. I don't know what to do, and there are no vets here who will see him. This is in Catalonia (Spain, mediterranean coast) What do you think? I found one my cat caught that had patchy hair on his/her side. 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. Hope this helped! The Omega Fats in avocado are great for their skin and coat. If you see no change after 3 weeks, you should start to give him some of the coconut oil that Bill sells on his site. I use it topically and internally. If you have a large cage to transfer him into I would live-trap him to make sure that he gets the med and keep him for a couple days to make sure it is working. Flying squirrels are unique in two ways. Hi, we have squirrels that frequently nest in the soffit of our outdoor stucco trim Lining the roof of our home. Once their immune system fights it off, the hair will regrow. Squirrels don't pull this much hair to line a nest. Will look if not is there an oil I can purchase? Like Bill said, you need not to put yourself at risk of a bite if you want to treat your little outside buddy. But because I had heard that coconut oil was good for lesions etc. The other one is the black version of the Eastern Gray. Ditto on all the nice things you say about Billl!! Broccoli Unlike most squirrels on this list, Harriss antelope squirrels live mostly solitary lives, only coming together during the breeding season. The Alpine chipmunk is a very small animal (~45 grams) that is only found in the high elevations (above the timberline) of the Sierra Nevada mountains. They feed on seeds, nuts, tree buds, berries, fungi, leaves and twigs, as well as the occasional birds eggs and nestlings. With body and tail combined, ringtails measure around 24 - 34 in. You certainly have an interesting and unfortunate set of symptoms you are presenting. Spoiled rotten. Will they die or get extremely ill? My squirrel 7-8 months also have small lice or ticks in its tail end the hair has been lost. Thanks! thanks. Please send the picture to SquirrelNutrition@Yahoo.com so I can evaluate it. Please help. Males have one blue band across the white breast, while females have a blue and chestnut band. Hi Dean! If it is not mange, you've temporarily relieved them of fleas, lice, and intestinal parasites, So, it's a win-win for the squirrel. The B vitamins are very calming to the nerves. I see squirrels in my yard with large patches of furless skin. Hair from squirrels infected with fungal agents is typically broken off at the skin, leaving a fine stubble of short hairs. I've given it to my son's dog and to my daughter dog! Time is very important! 5 to 6 weeks old. Hope to hear from you soon. His formula is ESBILAC Puppy Milk Replacer mixed to the cans instructions and I add heavy wipping cream. Bill, We keep finding dead squirrels in the yard. As I said, squirrels have multiple systems for keeping warm. The Gray Collared Chipmunk is found in the coniferous forests of New Mexico and Arizona. I saw one guy making a delivery actually hand feed it. They are not even running away from me.i think they are poisoned. do you also think I should continue the Bactrim/water wash and anti fungal cream? Thanks so much. We've been feeding a squirrel for almost three years now. Crust does not form on the skin in notoedric mange in squirrels like it does in sarcoptic mange in red fox. If you were able to get a good picture and send it to SquirrelNutrition@Yahoo.com, I could better advise on this. Thanks for any suggestions. Gray squirrels mostly live in dens or nests. Is this maybe a hormonal issue at this age? ( Wal Mart has them in their Vitamin section for $3.00 to $4.00 for a bottle of 100.) As much as I like this little guy, I'm not putting myself at risk of a bite. Its how I told her apart although her personality usually did alone. If you have given the baby a dose, I guarantee that your baby does not have any more mites. Ebony is terrified of Ariel and will stay in her Oak tree until the hottest part of the day before she will come down to feed. Our dirt is very soft like a black sandy substance and has even started causing issues with our dogs and allergies. Bought some Invermectin (apple flavored paste) to try to treat the squirrels outside my home. But, if you kill a Bot Fly larvae, the decomposing larvae will give off toxins that will kill the squirrel! While the animal is not something you often see in your yard, it's actually not . Since the one you are using is working I would appreciate the advice as to what to buy, and how close you keep it to her home. They don't die directly from having Mange. I'm worried about her. Please contact me ASAP. What about yogurt? Hi. It's fatal in some breed of dog like collies in almost any amount, so it's use is off label and experimental outside of cows and horses. Would love to see them get better and get back out in the trees rather then our barn. There are two substances in coconut that are antiviral as well as colloidal silver. She does east Avacado every day (after her good food of course) When most people think about squirrels these are the animals that they have in mind. To treat babies with mites or Mange, it is much safer to use one drop of kitten flea drops on the back of the neck. Excessive salt intake will cause thinning of hair in squirrels. I think I would first try to treat them with Ivermectin and watch for improvement. 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. Mange is caused by itch mites that are only acquired by close contact with an affected squirrel. When it becomes bad enough, the squirrel usually dies of sudden cardiac arrest. I used it and it works great for mange. 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. It doesn't kill the living mites, but if they can't have their eggs hatch, the condition eventually goes away. Check with your State Rehab association. Coloration varies from white to black, but the typical coloration is gray above and lighter beneath. Besides that, it is poorly absorbed through the gut! Their ears are tiny and somewhat circular" ( source ). The eye ring is a thick, white circle around the rodent's black eyes. .. thank you much. I have pictures if you are interested. I know that before our girl, Lucky had her hysterectomy, I had to be very careful taking her outside for her walks during breeding season. It is a large species of chipmunk, more darkly colored and spends more time in trees than other chipmunks. Mange is most commonly spread by direct animal to animal contact. great advice. He gets Rep/Cal sprinkled on his other nuts and seeds everyday. Maybe she was moving them or they came out of the nest. I noticed that you could not find Ivermectin paste anywhere. How do we get him to stop scratching himself? Hi, Pat! We are in PA, I believe this is a red squirrel - about the size of a small cat. First I would need to know what you are feeding. We raised them and released in late May and their integration with the wild went rather well. Also missing a lot of squirrels this past year, not sure if due to hawks or foxes o r coyotes. If the neighbors are feeding them junk food, it's nearly impossible to get them to eat healthy! Bill I'm not saying that is what is wrong with your squirrel, but if everything else has failed, I would give it a try. He has not seemed interested in solid food. It will not remove lines, but potentially improve appearance. Except for six of them who I can easily determine who they are, most of the others look very alike and are of similar size with their Winter fat, so it's going to be challenging to ensure the same squirrel doesn't get a double dose. Its native homeland runs from northern California, western Oregon and Washington, to southwestern British Columbia. It does not seem to bother him at all (no itching or anything). We recently found this abandoned squirrel by its mother and it's very happy to be in our care (so it seems). Bill. In a day's time it's black and mushy and he's done with it He has a great diet but just want to make sure he has enough of what he needs. However, four days it appeared that he scratched his face/cheeks/close to his eye lower raw. What I know, is what I've read and studied about this condition. Thanks! Same thing w round bald spots,itching,almost feels like something's crawling! She ended up making a home in my yard somewhere and for a year she would come and play and feed with me almost everyday. Its thought that this is an effective method of preserving energy during a long hibernation. Hello William, Unlike some squirrels that make barking and growling noises, the sounds produced by Franklins ground squirrel have a musical quality. He doesnt have any hair loss but he is constantly itching. Allens chipmunk (Neotamias senex) is a species of chipmunk. Do you have any thoughts on what it could be? I got your answer for trying to calm Fred(fixed male) If this works, should I keep him on this indefinitely? Sure, send me the pictures! Bill, We recently moved into a new home and I have been feeding the birds sunflower seeds. Here is what you do: Pick a day, on that day you feed as many as you see with skin problems. The Ivermectin did nothing, so last Saturday when I fed her, I took a closer look with my reading glasses on. 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. Botox - A cosmetic dermatologist may suggest Botox to help deal with lines around the neck. This past week I noticed another little guy with fur missing from around his neck and back. Females will go out and build multiple nests in anticipation of having babies. Bill. Thank u, Hi Chrissy! Im also glad to learn through his response to your question how we can get into rehabbing. You try to find a possible cause and try to correct that. Yes, send a picture to SquirrelNutrition@Yahoo.com and I'll evaluate it. Squirrels synthesize Vitamin D by direct exposure to sunlight. If you copy and paste your above question into the e-mail it will help me remember this conversation! So, send me an e-mail at SquirrelNutrition@Yahoo.com and we'll get things moving. Sincerely Nikki. After hours of this, I will let him out. But, always keep in mind that you may never find out! Then, wait a week, and do the same thing. I have what I call 'bunny-squirrel" at my work that I feed on a regular basis. I understand a gray squirrel molts twice a year, once from top to bottom, the other time from bottom to top. They bite each others ears all the time. I am afraid go outside and bring the sickness on my shoes to my 4 cats in house . These squirrels cause significant crop damage and are the frequent target of population control measures. It also has Vitamin D3 in it. Due to the distinctive striped pattern of its pelt, the eastern chipmunk (Tamias striatus), is an easily identified squirrel (Sciuridae). I have tried only putting ivermectin out when I see them, but they scare away easily and I cant guarantee it will be the infected one that comes back to eat the medicine. Unlike most species of chipmunks, the California chipmunk does not hibernate. Noticed a couple of weeks ago, odd behaviour when eating. Hi Carrie! Thank goodness for him! I see him scratch a bit now, never saw this before. They make great pets (I`ve raised 6 of them) but as they are nocturnal it`s hard to always coordinate getting him out of the cage with my sleep! If you stick your hand in a fire, you get burned. Their bodies are mostly tan, except for their lighter-colored belly. Columbian ground squirrels can be found in a small region of the northwest United States. :>) Susan, We live in north central Florida and have our fair share of what we call, our acrobats. He let out a whistle the other day that took me by surprise. Did the weather have something to do with this epidemic? It is the purest calcium supplement I could find. Expert advice from Bob Vila, the most trusted name in home improvement, home remodeling, home repair, and DIY. I've become very fond of him and just want to make sure he's made a full recovery. I do not see one the worst two days hope its not to late for him . A Vet wrote and told me this. Keep me posted by e-mail: SquirrelNutrition@Yahoo.com Go out and have a morning cup of coffee or juice every morning and take a couple dozen unroasted peanuts in the shell. Her fur is coming off, she isn't scratching that I can see, but she does itch, b/c she rubs her face on the balcony wall a bit, then again, she did this before all the time when she was happy, so I have no clue what it is. Ive noticed that she is getting sores on her belly and itching a lot to where she has a bald spot now. i feed squirrels in my patio area, i see one male that seems to have tumors on the end of his penis, flesh bumps, he doesnt look well. I have been feeding wild squirrels sunflower seeds and peanuts. Not sure if I get the Ivermectin paste that the right squirrels will get it. Usually eye discharge or conjunctivitis is caused by bacteria. The rest of the fur is grey with either black or brown markings, with the exception of the underside of the tail which is also white (source). Buddy has been improving greatly after a few months of Valium to control his seizures. These ground squirrels also secrete special scents that help them communicate. Researching if they are mites, mite poop, flea poop or what? When i do it to him he freezes in place, but doesn't seem to upset him. When we turn him out to exercise (two to three times a day inside the house 1-3hrs at a time) he runs and plays like he always has occasionally stopping to clean and groom himself. Bill. What is Their Life Expectancy? Just wondering what it might have meant . I have pictures. Chipmunks are solitary creatures that come together only during the breeding season, but mothers are very attentive to their young and care for them for up to 6 weeks before they go off on their own to find new territories. They are also less tolerant of urban areas. 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