Help - Squirrel with possible light head trauma

[andrzejek]

I have squirrel coming to my backyard with possible head trauma, but on the light side. She is moving differently and when sitting with food, she's leaning towards the right side. And sometimes with faster maneuvers she's falling on one side. But in general she is moving around, quite well on trees. I also noticed she has not such great fur which is not good in Ontario at the end of October. Here's the picture of this fellow - you can see leaning:

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If you let me know how to do it, I can also share a video. I have this link for now, but it will expire tomorrow: https://we.tl/t-F39WpUfcaH

To help here, we are feeding it with different nuts, she does not want to eat fruit or veggies. And I also use chia seed oil, as I read on this forum it is good in such situation. I have also contacted local wildlife help agency but for now I don't have any response.

So counting on experience here, my question is how I can help besides feeding her so she stay healthy. Is there anything I can do or provide in terms of food, supplements and medicine (here my hands are tight or course, but maybe there are some options). I can also answer any questions you may have.

[Diggie's Friend]

This abnormality may be from having incurred head trauma from a fall, which is common to tree squirrels.

To lend support to a wild or captive squirrel with head injury, using a reduction of this source to one syringe needle droplet (not from the dropper that comes with the bottle) supplies approx. 20 mcg. of the natural bioidentical to the body source of Vitamin B 12 given once daily onto a quarter of an organic walnut or pecan kernel.

There are other causes of tree squirrels that lead to imbalance and head tilting, like, West Nile Virus (WNV). Depending on the virulence of the infection, this disease may not lead to end of life. Sadly, WNV in babies, nearly always leads to end of life.


Abstract
West Nile virus (WNV) transmission generally involves a mosquito vector and an avian reservoir host, with mammals as incidental hosts. Although most mammalian WNV infections cause low or no morbidity or mortality, tree squirrels are susceptible to WNV-associated neurologic disease with infection prevalence comparable to that in dead birds. Positive species included fox squirrel (Sciurus niger), western gray squirrel (S. griseus), and eastern gray squirrel (S. carolinensis

WNV has also been documented in Fox Squirrel populations.


Another parasitic infection common to tree squirrels is commonly known as, 'Raccoon Roundworm'. This disease in mammals in the wild left untreated is terminal. in captivity, it can be treated if done in time, with various medications, including Ivermectin. Dosages aren't noted with this online reference for smaller mammals.

Whether or not all these medications are appropriate for use in tree squirrels, that I don't know. Consulting a Veterinarian or wildlife rehabber that has had experience in treating this disease is needful.


Raccoon roundworm, also known as Baylisascaris procyonis, can be treated in humans and wildlife with anti-parasitic medications. Treatment is most effective when started as soon as possible after exposure, ideally within three days.


Wildlife
Albendazole or mebendazole to kill the larvae and eliminate the infection.
If albendazole is not immediately available, mebendazole or ivermectin may be used.

[andrzejek]

This abnormality may be from having incurred head trauma from a fall, which is common to tree squirrels.

To lend support to a wild or captive squirrel with head injury, using a reduction of this source to one syringe needle droplet (not from the dropper that comes with the bottle) supplies approx. 20 mcg. of the natural bioidentical to the body source of Vitamin B 12 given once daily onto a quarter of an organic walnut or pecan kernel.

There are other causes of tree squirrels that lead to imbalance and head tilting, like, West Nile Virus (WNV). Depending on the virulence of the infection, this disease may not lead to end of life. Sadly, WNV in babies, nearly always leads to end of life.



WNV has also been documented in Fox Squirrel populations.


Another parasitic infection common to tree squirrels is commonly known as, 'Raccoon Roundworm'. This disease in mammals in the wild left untreated is terminal. in captivity, it can be treated if done in time, with various medications, including Ivermectin. Dosages aren't noted with this online reference for smaller mammals.

Whether or not all these medications are appropriate for use in tree squirrels, that I don't know. Consulting a Veterinarian or wildlife rehabber that has had experience in treating this disease is needful.

I am inclined to go with B12. Is there a specific brand that I should use? This is one suggestion: https://www.amazon.com/Vimergy-USDA-Organic-B-12/dp/B07HS2T8FS
Medicine is out of question. In Ontario it is illegal to tend for wild animals, so I will not get any medication.

[Diggie's Friend]

Yes. I unintentionally left it out when editing my response. The source you included a link to, is the one I used to recommend; yet that one would still be higher given ever other than this newer source. This newer source is also organic, with no added sugars or alcohol or other unwanted additives; and is non-GMO. The price point is better, with two bottles at the price of one. This way you could use one for yourself. (Store in fridge.)

https://www.amazon.com/Organic-Vitamin-2000mcg-Sublingual-Supplement/dp/B0B481WTMP/ref=asc_df_B0B481WTMP/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=693498621011&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=2066001087239128035&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9031632&hvtargid=pla-2187012812123&psc=1&mcid=b8e909e9dc193c91a5ad719dbf42696c

This source noted at (2000 mcg. per 1 ml.) content vs. most other sources at (5,000 mcg. per 1 ml.) content that is too high to reduce to a daily dose within the target range. Again, reduced from (1 ml.) at (2000 mcg.) down to one needle drop (not that of the dropper with the bottle that is higher); then placed on a portion of an organic walnut or pecan kernel, provides approx. (20 mcg.) given once daily.

[andrzejek]

Yes. I unintentionally left it out when editing my response. The source you included a link to, is the one I used to recommend; yet that one would still be higher given ever other than this newer source. This newer source is also organic, with no added sugars or alcohol or other unwanted additives; and is non-GMO. The price point is better, with two bottles at the price of one. This way you could use one for yourself. (Store in fridge.)

https://www.amazon.com/Organic-Vitamin-2000mcg-Sublingual-Supplement/dp/B0B481WTMP/ref=asc_df_B0B481WTMP/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=693498621011&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=2066001087239128035&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9031632&hvtargid=pla-2187012812123&psc=1&mcid=b8e909e9dc193c91a5ad719dbf42696c

This source noted at (2000 mcg. per 1 ml.) content vs. most other sources at (5,000 mcg. per 1 ml.) content that is too high to reduce to a daily dose within the target range. Again, reduced from (1 ml.) at (2000 mcg.) down to one needle drop (not that of the dropper with the bottle that is higher); then placed on a portion of an organic walnut or pecan kernel, provides approx. (20 mcg.) given once daily.

Thank you. I had to go with the option one, as your new suggestion would not be shipped to my location.

[Diggie's Friend]

No more than every other day for the reduction of 5,000 mcg. down to one needle droplet from the Vimergy source.

[andrzejek]

No more than every other day for the reduction of 5,000 mcg. down to one needle droplet from the Vimergy source.

I have purchased insulin syringes for making proper doses.

[andrzejek]

I have purchased insulin syringes for making proper doses.

Sorry, but just to be sure as Amazon just "f*** up" delivery and instead of today they say Nov 15. So I have to find a store to buy it of the shelf.
There are limited options and most of them are (5,000 mcg. per 1 ml.), so I am still assuming needle drop is OK? I don't want to do any harm.

But unfortunately my options are limited.