is this mange

[pappy1264]

Got the revolution and put a drop on him today (and that was NOT easy, that boy doesn't sit still for a milisecond!!! lol) I put it into a syringe first, so I could control it more. So, I just wait and see now?

[jo_schmoe]

Got the revolution and put a drop on him today (and that was NOT easy, that boy doesn't sit still for a milisecond!!! lol) I put it into a syringe first, so I could control it more. So, I just wait and see now?

Yep. Depending on the severity of the mange....you can reapply in about 2 weeks time. Very hard to overdose....you should see improvement in a few days.

[pappy1264]

Thanks. never having dealt with it before......

[jo_schmoe]

Thanks. never having dealt with it before......

Its extremely common.....and I can't think of one squirrel that I have ever had that I didn't dose with Revolution....as a just in case....and also just not wanting any mites or fleas in my rehab room...infecting others.
The area that you applied the Rev to may lose a bit of hair. It never caused that on any of mine....but I have seen that it has in some others. Don't worry...that too is normal.
I would watch the areas that are losing hair....if this is mange....you should start to see some hair regrow in about 2 weeks...( give or take). If you don't see improvement....I would look into a possible fungal issue. Most fungal issues will begin on the feet and underside area.....

[pappy1264]

If it is fungal, what would I use then? Never dealt with any of this (guess I have been pretty lucky...lol) Peanut has been here a year almost.

[jo_schmoe]

How is it looking today???
Any signs of improvement?

[pappy1264]

None. I was talking to someone, they said to do it again, once a week, for three weeks, use four drops on him each time and to treat all in the room, as well (even though no one else is showing symptoms.) Guess I am going to need to buy a case of this stuff!

[jo_schmoe]

None. I was talking to someone, they said to do it again, once a week, for three weeks, use four drops on him each time and to treat all in the room, as well (even though no one else is showing symptoms.) Guess I am going to need to buy a case of this stuff!

Yep...if you suspect mange...everyone should be treated.
Im still on the fence about this though....if it is mange its slight and you should have seen improvements by now.
Maybe its time to look into fungal....Ive got a list of remedies.....

[pappy1264]

Well, he is slowly growing fur on his testicles and toes and the spot on the underside of his tail. but under his arms/legs, I am not sure (harder to tell, as the fur is white.)

[jo_schmoe]

Well, he is slowly growing fur on his testicles and toes and the spot on the underside of his tail. but under his arms/legs, I am not sure (harder to tell, as the fur is white.)

That is GREAT news!!
Fur

[pappy1264]

He has pretty much grown back all the fur under his 'armpits', and is getting some down in the groin/thigh area, as well. Spot on head is gone, spot under tail is almost completely grown in, feet are furry again, as are testicles! So it seems it did work, just took a while. He is not itchy anymore, either. Will get new pics.

[jo_schmoe]

He has pretty much grown back all the fur under his 'armpits', and is getting some down in the groin/thigh area, as well. Spot on head is gone, spot under tail is almost completely grown in, feet are furry again, as are testicles! So it seems it did work, just took a while. He is not itchy anymore, either. Will get new pics.

Pappy....you ROCK!!!
Im so glad it worked.

[pappy1264]

It wasn't me, it was the Revolution!!! (and all your help!!!)

[jo_schmoe]

It wasn't me, it was the Revolution!!! (and all your help!!!)

Ill help you with parasites.....if you help me with bunnies!!! LOL

[pappy1264]

DEAL! lol

[jo_schmoe]

How do we look today??

[pappy1264]

Furry! lol Still has some baldness at the back leg creases, but getting there! Thank you for all your help! Having never been faced with it, and with my baby, Peanut, I was so upset. He is such a sweetie and I hate him not feeling good! Will try to get new pics later today or tomorrow (crazy week here!)