Any Suggestions?

[Jane]

I'm new to this. I have around 6 squirrels that hang around my backyard. They like to eat at the birdfeeder and I put out squirrel food and peanuts for them. They don't eat from my hand or anything like that. Several weeks ago I notice one of them not looking so good. At first I thought it was mange from mites but after researching came to the conclusion that it was not only mange but pox also. I found this board and right away starting doing the things I read about like fresh water everyday, healthier foods, echinacea, etc. Fortunately the pox seems to have dried up and about 10 days ago I was able to trap him, apply a small doze of kitten revolution, and release him. I do worry about him because he's missing alot of fur and it's getting cold here in Ohio. Also he is thinner than the others. He eats well and is quite active. I spoke with my cat's vet about it and he suggested I trap him again in a couple weeks and give a 2nd dose of revolution. If anyone has any other suggestions I would really appreciate it, especially regarding how to beef up his weight. The first photo below is Oct. 2, then Oct. 8, and last is today. Thank you.

[island rehabber]

Good job! You most likely saved this little one's life.
I would definitely try to get the second dose of Revolution on him if you can. In the meantime, alleviating the stress of finding food and fresh water by always having it available for him is the best thing you can do. I don't recommend taking these wilds with pox indoors -- the stress caused by captivity can make the pox far worse than it had to be.

[Anne]

Poor little guy. It does appear to be getting better, the pox drying out and less red looking. Bless you for caring and your timely help to this squirrel.

[Charley Chuckles]

THANK YOU for helping this one as he would have died if not for your intervention Try giving him some avocado (NO SKIN OR PIT) just the meat, it is good for them but fattens them up which should be to his advantage

[MJS]

IF YOU HAVEN'T DONE SO ALREADY, YOU MIGHT TRY PUTTING UP A NEST BOX FOR HIM NEAR (BUT NOT TOO NEAR) THE FEEDING AREA SO THAT YOU CAN KEEP AN EYE ON HIM. ALSO KEEP GIVING THE ECHINACEA WATER DAILY OR, EVEN BETTER, TRY THE LIQUID IMMUNE BARRIER FROM CAOH http://www.caoh.org/liqimbarecbe.html AS INDICATED IN THE THREAD IMMEDIATELY BEFORE THIS ONE. I'M SURE THAT YOU'VE SEEN IT. GOOD JOB WITH HIM!!!

[Jane]

A photo from today. I call him "Rocky" because he fought so hard. I just love the little guy! This board has been a wonderful source of help. Thank you.