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m.taylorgto
01-14-2018, 01:46 PM
When she was younger a crow got her and her tail partially works. This morning she had pulled the fur off of the part that she can't feel. It's very red and angry. I've put some meds the vet gave us. Has anyone else's baby pulled fur off in clumps?
Diggie's Friend
01-14-2018, 02:23 PM
Did your squirrel chew into the skin, or is it only pulling out the hair. In winter the hair begins to grow another coat, that can be itchy. I recall my girl pulling out some of her tail hair at that time.
Another possibility is itchiness from mange. If mange there would be crusty skin, does the skin appear crusty, not normal pink to you?
What do you feed your squirrel; is a pellet diet included with whole foods, or just whole foods alone? Zinc deficiency is commonly associated with fungal infections, that are itchy.
You can add this source of highly absorbable zinc to the diet:
(Zinc L-Monomethionine) 15 mg. capsules by Jarrow)
Amount in supplement: (1/8 th portion of one capsule powder daily)
https://www.amazon.com/Jarrow-Formulas-Supports-Antioxidant-Protection/dp/B0001VKDDM
Also add Magnesium Citrate to her diet. "Frontier Naturals" is available in 1 1b. bulk package on Amazon.com. https://www.amazon.com/Frontier-Bulk-Magnesium-Citrate-Powder/dp/B071NXH5S1/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_2_a_it?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1515957987&sr=8-2-fkmr0&keywords=Magnesium+citrate+bulk+frontier+naturals
Begin by adding 1/16 Tsp. giving in a split dose (1/32) Tsp. with each meal. If you use another pure source begin by adding approx. 40 mg. total daily to the diet. From there raise the amount by 1/64 Tsp. or approx. 1 mg. if you use another source. Each time you raise it wait 3 days to see if the stool stays, or firms up, for with magnesum teh body takes time to adjust to the increase. Do this till you find the stool remains soft, then back down by 1/64 Tsp. (FN) source, or 10 mg. from other sources waiting again three days to see if the stool firms up. If not then back down another 1/64 Tsp. (FN), or 10 mg. when using other sources. A close ratio of Calcium to magnesium in the diet has been found to support a calmer animal, and improved bone mineralization.
Try that for a week and see if she stops pulling out the hair on her tail, and if new hair is coming in below also. Since she hasn't chewed her skin I assume from what you have related, I would wait to see if the zinc and magnesium make a difference before considering using this source. If then it fails to inhibit this behavior, or she begins to chew her flesh, you may want to consider using a source like this to inhibit self mutiliation.
https://thesquirrelboard.com/forums/showthread.php?59314-Optional-treatments-for-Anxiety-and-or-OCD-in-tree-squirrels
Diggie's Friend
01-14-2018, 03:02 PM
I see I skipped the first sentence; sorry tired with a headache this morning.
You may want to ask a vet about using Gabapentin, and the dosage for a small mammal. Gabapentin helps with nerve damage cases. I still recommend adding this zinc by noted measure, and magnesum also to her diet; it sure can't hurt, and the magnesium does work to make the brain calmer.
If that doesn't stop her chewing then follow the link to the thread from another member. https://thesquirrelboard.com/forums/...tree-squirrels
CBD is a non halucinagenic isolate from hemp. Two sources are noted on this thread; the one from GreenGorilla.com absorbs very well as it is mixed with organic Olive oil that supports its well uptake. The other company has a good product also; it offered info on dosage that the company didn't for a small mammal.
What type of medicine did the vet give you? Was it prescribed for this problem or for something else can you post a picture please?
m.taylorgto
01-14-2018, 03:22 PM
No the skin on her tail is pink or reddish she eats 2 Henry's blocks a day along with her fruits and veges
Diggie's Friend
01-14-2018, 04:07 PM
How old is your girl?
m.taylorgto
01-14-2018, 05:38 PM
Prissy is 11 months old
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