Do Female Squirrels get their period?

[TWEEGIE918]

Hi Everyone:grouphug

When I play with my Tweegie loose in my bedroom, I noticed the other day in two places some spots with what it looked to be dry blood and I was wondering if females squirrels get a period? (sorry if the question is dumb) but I want to know. Any and all the information you all may have will be appreciated.
Thank you very much,

Odie:gigg

[island rehabber]

Squirrels go into heat between two and four times a year, depending on the climate they're living in. I think it's possible that you could see a tiny bit of blood, but you should make sure she doesn't have a UTI (urinary tract infection) because that can cause blood or very dark urine. Has she been eating acorns or dark-colored berries? That can do it, too. How old is Tweegie?

[BigNibbler]

This explains it well and thoroughly. Including the animals that do have periods. And societies in which fewer periods are experienced.

http://www.bbc.com/earth/story/20150420-why-do-women-have-periods

[TWEEGIE918]

Squirrels go into heat between two and four times a year, depending on the climate they're living in. I think it's possible that you could see a tiny bit of blood, but you should make sure she doesn't have a UTI (urinary tract infection) because that can cause blood or very dark urine. Has she been eating acorns or dark-colored berries? That can do it, too. How old is Tweegie?

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Thanks for your help
Tweegie will be 4 in August 2016.
Yes Tweegie eats acorns.
I will check out the site you send.
Thanks
Odie:grin3

[TWEEGIE918]

This explains it well and thoroughly. Including the animals that do have periods. And societies in which fewer periods are experienced.

http://www.bbc.com/earth/story/20150420-why-do-women-have-periods

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Thank you so much for the site. I really appreciate it.
:grin3
Very good article......
Thanks again,
Odie

[island rehabber]

I will bet you anything it's from the acorns. Reddish urine from eating acorns has been scaring the crapola out of squirrel-lovers for years around here. :grin3

[TWEEGIE918]

I will bet you anything it's from the acorns. Reddish urine from eating acorns has been scaring the crapola out of squirrel-lovers for years around here. :grin3

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Sorry I just saw this. Thank you for your response I never thought about it. I guess you are right cause she seems like she is doing ok.
Thank you again. 😀