Hairless Baby Squirrel

[linda133]

Hi....I found a baby squirrel in my backyard today. He is completely hairless, except for a little bit on the very end of his tail. He is old enough to eat seeds under my bird feeder but is very small. He was not in the least bit afraid of me. The other squirrels were chasing him so I put him in a cage for the night and will take him to a wildlife rehabilitator tomorrow if they will take him. Can he survive in the wild like this or will he freeze to death? He is nothing but skin and bone. See pictures below.

[Duckman]

Hi....I found a baby squirrel in my backyard today. He is completely hairless, except for a little bit on the very end of his tail. He is old enough to eat seeds under my bird feeder but is very small. He was not in the least bit afraid of me. The other squirrels were chasing him so I put him in a cage for the night and will take him to a wildlife rehabilitator tomorrow if they will take him. Can he survive in the wild like this or will he freeze to death? He is nothing but skin and bone. See pictures below.


This baby needs help and :thankyou for taking the time to do so! He has something that is keeping the hair from growing, and would probably lead to him freezing to death at some point, if not treated. I wonder if Sammysmom is close to you. I wish I was closer, as I would love to help him, but I am over on the Left Coast! :Love_Icon

Edit - Also, you need to give him something besides seeds. They are giving him absolutely nothing nutrition wise. I don't have the link handy, but others can give you the link on what to give him until you get him to a rehabber.

[SugarBugFerret]

Poor little baby! Here is the chart for healthy squirrel foods.

http://thesquirrelboard.com/forums/showthread.php?44440-Healthy-Diet-for-Pet-Squirrels

[farrelli]

Be VERY careful with rehabbers and shelters. Some are great, but some will lie and put him down. They think sqs aren't worth the time. Always ask if you can get updates.

I will alert two MA people to see if perhaps one of them will take him. I wonder if he has severe mange.

[farrelli]

I just PMd Pappy and Rocky.

[pappy1264]

Where are you located? I am in Ma, north of Boston. Looks like mange, been quite a bit of it seen this year.

Ok, I see you are in Plymouth, that is about 80 miles from me. I think Rocky is closer, although will see if he responds.

[pappy1264]

If you cannot find anyone closer, I could take her, as I have the meds. Would you be willing to travel?

[farrelli]

I think that Rocky is about 50 minutes away, so maybe he's an option too.

[pappy1264]

Yes, he is closer. I am about an hour and a half from Plymouth.

[farrelli]

Btw, how is the little guy doing?

[linda133]

Thank you all for your help. I'm a little concerned about how well he will travel as he is a little freaked out being in the cage. I have absolutely no experience with squirrels, other than to watch their antics from my deck, so I would feel better not having to travel any further than necessary but will do whatever I have to do to get him to a good place. He really is such a cute little guy. I was going to take him to Cape Cod Wildlife Center, does anyone know anything about this place? I don't want to take him somewhere I'm not sure about now that I know they can't all be trusted. Please let me know.

[Shewhosweptforest]

Oh Linda133 :thankyou thank you so much for helping this poor baby :bowdown Please listen to what farrelli said...often these centers say they will help just to placate the public...they do not want bad press and as farrelli said they don't want or even have the time to help :dono it's a sad fact...pappy and Rocky are both excellent rehabbers that will get this baby straight :thumbsup so she can live a squirrelie life :Love_Icon

:thankyou again for caring enough to find help....you're an Angel :Love_Icon

[ALittleNutty]

Oh poor thing! Even hairless he is a cutie and it's good that he trusted you. :thankyou for coming to his rescue.

[Shewhosweptforest]

Do you have lots of fleece or old T'shirts....even old flannel (no buttons) so he can dive in and hide? :thumbsup

[linda133]

At last check he was snuggled up and doing well.

[linda133]

He is snuggled up in a fleece blanket....I hope that's okay?

[Shewhosweptforest]

He is snuggled up in a fleece blanket....I hope that's okay?

:grin3 That's perfect:thumbsup Poor guy probably thinks he's landed in squirrel heaven....I can imagine how scratchy his nest would feel with no fur :( :Love_Icon

[Chickenlegs]

Perfect. I would SO take that baby but am kinda far (hey Sweeper--ROAD trip?) I think there some good folks closer than Virginia.

[pappy1264]

Please do not take him to a wildlife center, they will euth. him. An individual rehabber, who can give him the time he needs, is needed. He can recover, he needs meds, good food and time. I am sure he is scared and confused. Rocky is def. closer then I am but I am willing to take him, but cannot travel all the way to you.

May sound like a dumb question, but he is inside in the cage, correct?

[pappy1264]

I am going to be logging off but will be back on in the morning, if I am needed.

[linda133]

If we don't hear from Rocky I will definitely arrange to get him to you. I know a lot of people think they are a pain in the neck, but I get so many hours of entertainment from them that it's time to give back!! Thanks!!

[pappy1264]

I have to bring my son down to Revere tomorrow, so could meet you somewhere after that. I will be back on in the morning.

[linda133]

That would be perfect.....thanks again!!

[Shewhosweptforest]

Yay!!! :hyper I feel much better :Love_Icon sleep tight little man...you have a guardian Angel...well, Angels :bowdown Pappy :Love_Icon linda133 :Love_Icon

[Duckman]

:thumbsup:woot:Pals:squirrel1:bounce2:thumbsup3:th umbsup5:banana:bow:bowdown:thumbsup

[rocky63]

I have made arrangement with LINDA133 to meet today and pick up this little one.

[TubeDriver]

This is great news!:thumbsup. :thankyou:thankyouto the original finder for taking the time to rescue and save this little squirrel!
:)

[pappy1264]

Wonderful! Thanks Rocky!!! Would have taken him, but knew it would be better if you could, since you are closer!!!:Love_Icon

[linda133]

Thank you all for all of your help. I am so glad I found this forum. I know the little guy will get the help he needs now. You are truly a wonderful bunch of people!!

[bamababies]

:grouphug

[CritterMom]

Aw. May I point out the screamingly obvious?

FLASH!!

http://thesquirrelboard.com/forums/showthread.php?29686-Flash&highlight=

[pappy1264]

Yup, that is exactly who I thought of! He has the little red tuft on his tail, too.

[Shewhosweptforest]

Another guardian Angel steps up to the plate :grin3 :Love_Icon rocky63 :Love_Icon This little guy sure is lucky...blessed:grouphug How's he doing this morning linda133 ....did he seem calmer after a comfy sleep in fleece? :grin3 :Love_Icon

[linda133]

He seems a lot more timid this morning. He comes out and eats but runs back into the blanket if he sees me. Other than that, he seems good!!

[farrelli]

Thanks Rocky!!!

[rocky63]

Ok, He is here. Very dehydrated and under nourished. Going to get him going with hydration fluid then later I will see if he is willing to take some Fox Valley.

[farrelli]

Awesome. I hope we can get some updates on this guy. He looks very cute, and is apparently pretty friendly too?

Just remember to take precautions in case it's a bad case of mange.

[Fireweed]

:thumbsup:thankyou:grouphug

[linda133]

Thanks again, Rocky....it was nice meeting you and I will keep my fingers crossed for the little guy. I will watch for updates.

[rocky63]

Awesome. I hope we can get some updates on this guy. He looks very cute, and is apparently pretty friendly too?

Just remember to take precautions in case it's a bad case of mange.

This is not mange his skin is clear. He is similar to Paulie I had last year. I believe this is from malnutrition. he has had a small wound on top of his head but has healed.

farrelli: I will update as I can. I run a business as well as caring for the squirrels. my time is always well spoken for.

[rocky63]

Thanks again, Rocky....it was nice meeting you and I will keep my fingers crossed for the little guy. I will watch for updates.

Your welcome Linda133. Thanks for taking him in :thumbsup I don't think he would have survived to much longer on his own.

[Nancy in New York]

This is not mange his skin is clear. He is similar to Paulie I had last year. I believe this is from malnutrition. he has had a small wound on top of his head but has healed.

farrelli: I will update as I can. I run a business as well as caring for the squirrels. my time is always well spoken for.

I thought his skin looked too good to be mange.
I'm glad you have the little fella, now we can
all breathe a little easier.

[Duckman]

Ok, He is here. Very dehydrated and under nourished. Going to get him going with hydration fluid then later I will see if he is willing to take some Fox Valley.

:Squirrel:crazy:highfive:wiggle:rockin:bounce2:sun shine:Pals:woot:Squirrel

[pappy1264]

So glad you have him. Poor little bub. Keep us posted!:Love_Icon

[SammysMom]

:thankyouRocky!!! Great save everyone!!!:grouphug

[rocky63]

Today my little friend is looking better. I could see a real difference in his skin after giving him hydration fluid and the attitude that came with it. yesterday when I got him I was able to reach in the cage and pick him up. But as soon as he started feeling better it was your not going to touch me :tap
I have been slowly giving him 6:1 fox valley this morning. the good thing is that he likes the formula. so as time goes on I will increase the ratio and get him back to good health.
I haven't picked a name yet but my wife keeps calling him Mr. Biggles worth what ever that means. :dono Pictures to follow as soon as he will let me handle him.

[linda133]

That is awesome, Rocky!! I am so happy to hear he's looking better....with attitude!! I think Mr. Biggles is a great name....I was calling him Peanut, but hopefully he won't be peanut size too much longer. Looking forward to the pictures!!

[ALittleNutty]

Today my little friend is looking better. I could see a real difference in his skin after giving him hydration fluid and the attitude that came with it. yesterday when I got him I was able to reach in the cage and pick him up. But as soon as he started feeling better it was your not going to touch me :tap
I have been slowly giving him 6:1 fox valley this morning. the good thing is that he likes the formula. so as time goes on I will increase the ratio and get him back to good health.
I haven't picked a name yet but my wife keeps calling him Mr. Biggles worth what ever that means. :dono Pictures to follow as soon as he will let me handle him.

Mr. Bigglesworth was the name for the hairless cat in the Austin Powers movie. :grin3 Glad to hear the little one is feeling better!

[Rhapsody]

This is not mange his skin is clear.
He is similar to Paulie I had last year.
I believe this is from malnutrition.
I did not think it was mange either..... I too thought his skin looked to clean & clear for that.
Hopefully this is just a nutritional issue and a good diet will bring him around. Good Luck - :Love_Icon

[rocky63]

Mr. Bigglesworth is doing good. No real changes in him. He is still feisty as ever you would think that maybe after a week he might get used to us but he still hides under the fleece and charges when you get close.:eek He has put on a small amount of weight and no signs of fur growing yet.:tap we have him on Fox Valley 20/50 and can have all that he wants to take. Tonight we put a bowl of 20/50 in his cage and he is taking it from the bowl along with HHB's Boo balls and veggies. he loves to eat but we see little change. Hopefully he will start to show some sign of change. In the pictures below he looks a little dehydrated but he is not he drinks from his water bottle and takes the FV from us just not seeing any real changes yet.:tap He is welcome for as long as he wants to stay and has a nice heating pad under him to keep him warm.:Love_Icon
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[Fireweed]

KLUNK! :Love_Icon

[Nancy in New York]

Mr. Bigglesworth is doing good. No real changes in him. He is still feisty as ever you would think that maybe after a week he might get used to us but he still hides under the fleece and charges when you get close.:eek He has put on a small amount of weight and no signs of fur growing yet.:tap we have him on Fox Valley 20/50 and can have all that he wants to take. Tonight we put a bowl of 20/50 in his cage and he is taking it from the bowl along with HHB's Boo balls and veggies. he loves to eat but we see little change. Hopefully he will start to show some sign of change. In the pictures below he looks a little dehydrated but he is not he drinks from his water bottle and takes the FV from us just not seeing any real changes yet.:tap He is welcome for as long as he wants to stay and has a nice heating pad under him to keep him warm.:Love_Icon
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Oh my God, that last picture. He is CUTE with those big eyes and ears.
When Madamelipstick got her little bald red, it took him quite a while to get
his fur back.
Mr. B will be there in no time, though I do wonder what in the heck causes this. :dono

[rocky63]

Oh my God, that last picture. He is CUTE with those big eyes and ears.
When Madamelipstick got her little bald red, it took him quite a while to get
his fur back.
Mr. B will be there in no time, though I do wonder what in the heck causes this. :dono

I too would like to know what causes this. I Had Little miss Paulie last year and she started to improve but then all of a sudden I lost her with no Idea of what was wrong. I know some people that have a disease that they loose all there hair wonder if this is similar?

[lukaslolamaus]

:Love_IconMr. Bigglesworth:Love_Icon you're a handsome little guy. Praying that your health is improving quickly. You're cute for sure.....fur or no fur:grouphug.

[farrelli]

He's so cute! And I LOVE the name! Totally fitting. I hope he starts getting better soon.

[SammysMom]

Oh my! Gotta love them earsies!!!:grouphug:Love_Icon:grouphug

[linda133]

Thanks for the update....he is so cute!!

[pappy1264]

Wasn't he totally hairless, his head and some of his back has dark shading in these pics, sure looks like fur starting to come in to me! He looks great!!!:Love_Icon

[Rhapsody]

Such a CUTIE!! --I am with every one else.... that 2nd pic is just so darn adorable. :grin3

[SugarBugFerret]

Oh good grief! Bald is beautiful! But come on Mr. Bigglesworth, in your case you need some fur. Those ears! Those ears! He is just adorable. I'm praying for some improvement soon for this sweet little guy. :grouphug

[TubeDriver]

Keep getting stronger Mr Biggles! :thumbsup:)

[squirrelfriend]

Just out of curiosity, is it possible that it is genetic? I have had a rat and a Guinea pig that were hairless. He certainly is cute!

[Baxied]

What a cutie pie! Someone mentioned people losing all their hair - that is an autoimmune disease called Alopecia. I would assume squirrels could have autoimmune issues as well.