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Michigan has quite a number of wildlife rescue centers, if you Google "wildlife rescue michigan". I do not know of any member rehabbers here who...

Merry Christmas! I figured I'd share a little update. My brother had bought me a transport cage for the squirrels as a Christmas gift. He said it may...

No friends who tolerate squirrels. We have been handing out walnuts excessively for days so they can stash them. Mo and friends have been around for...

Rehabbers in MA - https://www.mass.gov/info-details/find-a-wildlife-rehabilitator

Do you have any friends nearby who like squirrels? We feed 15-20 yard squirrels, which include some former releases and their descendants. When we...

Update for 12-24-2024 Sorry for no updates or pictures as promised above. Just back in town a few days ago and Ms Mo has come running. I think...

Standing-by to help but I fear the worst. Update needed immediately as this sounds serious and meds dosages are too much!

https://thesquirrelboard.com/forums/showthread.php?61621-Devolved-tail-just-happened&highlight= I had a similar panic attack 2018 about this...

I typically release between 3- 7 squirrels at a time, and truly it is the rare occasion when any of them stick around for long. There is also...

I have only ever released one or two squirrels at a time. While the majority have remained in my yard, some have not managed to establish themselves...

Use the pain meds. They may help stop him from messing with it. If the tail is completely degloves - the skin has been removed all the way around...

Is started chewing on the remaining part of the tail! I think he will chew it off! I stop him when I see, but I'm not looking 24 hours... Is there...

We've just been to the vet. The tail is not broken. The vet told me there's no infection and sanitized the tail. That was pretty much it... She...

If your vet needs dosing advice I (or others here) can offer to help. Can PM me tomorrow if help is needed.

https://thesquirrelboard.com/forums/showthread.php?60920-Anesthesia-in-tree-squirrels-and-woodrats&p=1273550#post1273550 Download the link on my...

I can definitely see either being an option and maybe more so that daisy is struggling with a new alpha! we’ve had some new and returning faces...

Thank you for your response! We are going to the vet tomorrow. They don't have specific knowledge about squirrels but I hope they will know the...

According to rat research and many other mammal species as well, if males are neutered before reaching adulthood, which follows puberty by a...

It is called de-gloving. It will take a Veterinarian to remove the exposed skin of the tail so it won't get infected, which can lead lead to death...

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What age exactly IS puberty? TY

In my limited experience, I have collaborated with one person who has a gray male who went through an aggressive puberty - so aggressive, in fact,...

This sounds like behavior after injury. I have seen lots of injuries with various squirrels I have released, and when injured they will be wary of...

No I haven’t tried those. I’ve tried a tiny bit of karo syrup, pineapple juice, a little bit of sugar. My only fear is if I use avocado or applesauce...

Awww poor Rocky. Applesauce is often a good food to hide the Baytril in, as is avocado. Not sure if you' ve tried those...

I don't know why everyone shares the old 45g recipe... I suspect a combination of tsb members having it saved on hand and Google somehow always...

Post a pic, but if you aren't sure, it is likely a female. Neutering does not usually change the squirrel's behavior. It also is a risk that they...