Mary Katz
07-29-2015, 06:57 PM
I've been rehabilitating Oliver for almost a year. I've kept in contact with an experienced rehabber who has said his progress is normal, but we've come up against something that has us both confused. Oliver has two lumps on his back. If he were a human, they'd be in the "love handle" area and that's kind of what they feel like. I thought maybe he's just a little chubby, but none of the other squirrels, even the ones with a few extra ounces, look that way. Could they be harmless fatty cysts?
I've also noticed he has a line in his fur. He looks like two different squirrels pieced together. I've been jokingly calling him Frankensquirrel. When he grooms himself toward the back or in his lower regions (not necessarily by the lumps), he has started squeaking. It sounds painful.. Could that have something to do with the lumps?
He had what I assume was a seizure today and then ran off. From what I've read, that's a possible calcium deficiency so I've put Tums and calcium rich foods outside in case he returns when I'm not here. I thought I'd mention that in case that could have anything to do with the lumps or potential pain.
I've also noticed he has a line in his fur. He looks like two different squirrels pieced together. I've been jokingly calling him Frankensquirrel. When he grooms himself toward the back or in his lower regions (not necessarily by the lumps), he has started squeaking. It sounds painful.. Could that have something to do with the lumps?
He had what I assume was a seizure today and then ran off. From what I've read, that's a possible calcium deficiency so I've put Tums and calcium rich foods outside in case he returns when I'm not here. I thought I'd mention that in case that could have anything to do with the lumps or potential pain.