I have a squirrel that seems to have serious arm wounds

[Zartic]

I've attached an image.

It's on both of his arms just missing fur, seems like he got cut almost. It's been like this for weeks and the fur isn't coming back. It just looks very, very bad. Like possible infection.

He also scratches both those spots. He has a tiny patch missing behind his head I also noticed, otherwise he seems to act normal.

Please help we feed him so we could potentially medicate him if needed.

Thank you for any help, sincerely.

[CritterMom]

He has mange. Which would be a snap to fix here in the US - it will be more difficult for you.

You need some 1.87% ivermectin paste for horses. Unfortunately, it is a prescription drug in Canada. Do you know anybody who has a horse? Are there any riding stables near you? It is very commonly given to horses several times a year, and a half teaspoon of the stuff will treat a dozen squirrels. Perhaps someone can give you a little bit. If you can get some, come back here for dosing info. You will need some pecans. The meds are stuffed down in the wrinkles on the pecan and since it is flavored to make horses want to take it - things like apple and molasses flavors - squirrels have ZERO problem scarfing down the nut and meds.

See if you can get your hands on some ivermectin...

[Zartic]

He has mange. Which would be a snap to fix here in the US - it will be more difficult for you.

You need some 1.87% ivermectin paste for horses. Unfortunately, it is a prescription drug in Canada. Do you know anybody who has a horse? Are there any riding stables near you? It is very commonly given to horses several times a year, and a half teaspoon of the stuff will treat a dozen squirrels. Perhaps someone can give you a little bit. If you can get some, come back here for dosing info. You will need some pecans. The meds are stuffed down in the wrinkles on the pecan and since it is flavored to make horses want to take it - things like apple and molasses flavors - squirrels have ZERO problem scarfing down the nut and meds.

See if you can get your hands on some ivermectin...

Thank you so much! I'm going to try and order somehow. I will come back and ask for instructions as you said.

In the meantime, is there nothing else I can give him? Something to help him fight it off?

[CritterMom]

There are two medicines that treat this and the other one is likely more difficult for you to get. It is prescription only, called selamectin and sold as Revolution in the US and Stronghold elsewhere. We buy it from Australia - no idea if you could get that... Your other choice is giving him several times daily medicated baths. I am pretty sure THAT is out (!!)