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There was a program on the other day on a program entitled, "The Monsters Within". that featured one case of "Rat Bit Fever". Thign is it isn't aways transmitted by a bite, but also from rat feces. And though mostly rats carry this disease wild squirrels can as well. Of the humans infected by this particular parasitical infection, most survive, yet a few don't. Mostly seen in rats as the name implies it si still possible mice, ground squirrels, and last of all tree squirrels could be infected wtih this disease.
What we should take away from this discussion is that there is more to considered with a bite from a wild squirrel than the very rare rabies, for there are potentially other infectious diseases that can be transmitted from a bite from tree squirrels to humans by this means, yet not limited to this means. WNV is one commonly found to be carried by tree squirrels in california, but not limited to this region.
What the CDC states is if you are bitten by any wild animal to immediately seek medical support. The CDC keeps a close monitor of outbreaks of infectious diseases, which doctors have access to, even to where the outbreaks presently are. Checking with medical profecssionals is the quickest way to ensure any care you may need is given in a timely fashion.
If then you are bitten by a wild see medical aide; don't wait, for tests can be done to check to see if you have been infected or not. As for those that handling wild tree squirrels, be they adults or fiesty juveniles, wearing both Kevlar glove liners and a ceramic glove over it for double protection, is highly advisable. I pesonally know of a rehabber in TX that got ill and assumed it was from WNV, nothing to take so lightly even so not a vector species for rabies.
Last edited by Nancy in New York; 01-25-2018 at 09:07 AM. Reason: Author's request
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So much for trying to calm this guys paranoia over rabies,
lets just hand him a few more reasons to stress over dying....
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Been bitten by squirrels dozens of times, was bitten by cats twice, by dog twice... results?
infection each and every time from cats, from dogs, even had to get on IV antibiotic from one of the cats. But, from squirrels...??? NADA!!!! Not even the slightest infection.
Granted, if it happens I make sure to make it bleed properly so bacteria doesn't stay inside, and clean the bite thoroughly, AB cream and band-aid... and voilà!
Edit:Ohhh I forgot! A good Tylenol if the bite is on the tip or into the nail of a finger... man those ones hurt and throb!
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Here you go....
https://www.consumeraffairs.com/news...es-021214.html
My squirrel infested home guarded against cats by Sgt Patches the P.D.
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"In the midst of our lives we must find the magic that makes our souls soar."My darling Scooter, beloved Hami, sweet gentle Simon... YOU are the ones who brought that magic in my life. You've changed the way I see all things around me now and, because of you, I want to be a better person. This is not goodbye, my sweethearts. You be at peace, your work here on earth is done... now you are finally, truly free. Until we meet at the Bridge again, please remember that I will always love you.
The greatness of a nation can be measured by the way it treats its animals.
- Gandhi -
I tell my children all the time....just because you read something on the internet doesn’t mean it’s true. It must come from a reliable source AND you have to read between the print to decipher if the statement is completely skewed by an unrealistic exposure to a component or not. IMHO!
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https://avmajournals.avma.org/action...ma.250.10.1117
No reported incidents of tree squirrel bites infecting people in California with rabies.
http://www.laanimalservices.com/abou...ife/squirrels/
Common sense don't come into close contact with wild animals save you are a rehabber, and know how to safely handle them.
Should you be bitten by any wild animal including a tree squirrel, follow theCDC protocol to consult with your physician exam you, and run tests if needed.
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got three baby wild squirrels about 3 months ago. each one came to us and one even ran up leg. figured squirrel that had been run over as they keeped coming to us . was afraid of them dying so took in. Lost one with in 1 day . other 2 were doing fine until two weeks ago lost another one and this morning my third one was fine when i first went to fed her, my spouse went in about a hour latter to give her a treat she grabbed her chest and fell over and heart was racing. she then just went to the nest and seemed fine about four hours later went to check on her cause heard her making crying sound. when i went to touch her she bite me severly and would not let go she just kept biting down . she has bitten before but not like this . anyhow checked with doctor on last tetnaious thats been 8 years ago said was fine but to as they dont do rabies vacination go to er. as have had the squirrels since mid november could they have rabies? sorry could not find inccubation time or symptums.also vet. said dont need rabies shot. please forgive spelling. any and all help appreciated
Grinderhead (01-25-2019)
we were giving them kitten formula by bottle at first then wild songbird food witch the outdoor squirrels regularlly eat it has sunflower- seeds corn - dried cherries. they also recieved peanuts and other fruits nuts and seeds- and some veggies. The original site i checked did not include insects which i found out today. I would not be as freaked about bite if the first two did not die and now brittney looks like she also will not make it cann't get to vet until tomorrow and seen rabies can show up in animals from 7 days to 2 years depending on amimal and bite and symptoms match the one i lost two weeks ago and now brittney. since the are so tiny and fragile having them almost 3 months i was calm reading answeres but the more i look the more questions i have just to clarify everything. sorry for bugging everyone but your help is appreciated as i'm just trying to help the little ones
I hope someone here will be able to recommend a Wildlife Rehabilitator in your area. I think that would be in Brittney's best interest. She's suffering from malnutrition and possibly Metabolic Bone Disease.
https://www.henryspets.com/mbd/
Unfortunately that "diet" is what's killing your babies and pain is why your getting bit. Kitten formula was wrong to began with, it should have been a qualified puppy formula. Kitten formula does not have the nutrition or calcium a squirrel requires. A squirrel has a very high calcium requirement. Fruit does not hold any nutritional value and all the nuts, seed, and corn has done is rob their bodies of calcium causing MBD. (Metabolic bone disease) The symptoms you describe with the last baby pretty much confirms that. MBD can be turned around in most cases IF it's not to late. MBD is painful, mbd kills.
If you have any chance to save her you must start the protocol for mbd immediately!
Click on this link: https://thesquirrelboard.com/forums/...dated-3-31-09)
If you are successful you must correct that diet! This link is for the healthy diet for pet / captive squirrels:
https://thesquirrelboard.com/forums/...-Pet-Squirrels
Feeding a pet/captive squirrel by what the wilds are seen eating is a common uneducated mistake many make. A good quality rodent block should have been the first solid food introduced. In the wild squirrels eat a large variety of different foods to balance their daily nutritional requirements. They know what to eat and how to eat to maintain that balance. In captivity we have to balance that requirement with and how we know and feed them accordingly.
Last edited by stepnstone; 01-26-2019 at 12:18 AM.
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when i got babies my daughter checked into what to feed them. this is what they told us to feed them. at time did not know of the squirrel. sorry cause as ussual my good intensions screwed things up and mi caused my babies to suffer. as i regularlly feed and they eat the wild songbird food should i stop giving it to the outside wild squirrels?