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    Default Fleas or Mites or What?

    Something is biting my squirrel friend and also biting me! How can I safely de-bug my squirrel? I cannot buy Revolution without a prescription. He is 7 months (more or less) old.
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    Quote Originally Posted by junebug View Post
    Something is biting my squirrel friend and also biting me! How can I safely de-bug my squirrel? I cannot buy Revolution without a prescription. He is 7 months (more or less) old.
    junebug
    You can bathe with liquid unscented dawn for fleas. Squirrel fleas are unlike dog and cat, they can't jump.
    However it's most likely mites and you need a med that covers that spectrum also which would be Revolution
    or Ivermectin. You can purchase Revolution from Joe's without script. http://www.joespetmeds.com/
    Ivermectin can be purchased at places like tractor supply in a tube paste form. Whichever you decide to use
    come back here let us know and we can tell you how to dose.
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    Default Re: Fleas or Mites or What?

    Quote Originally Posted by junebug View Post
    Something is biting my squirrel friend and also biting me! How can I safely de-bug my squirrel? I cannot buy Revolution without a prescription. He is 7 months (more or less) old.
    junebug
    Where are the bites on you? Are they little red raised itchy bumps around your ankles and waist?
    “Some people talk to animals. Not many listen though. That's the problem.” -A.A Milne

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    Default Re: Fleas or Mites or What?

    Thanks for the advice. I am going to order Revolution from Joe's Meds. I would appreciate your advice on how to use it to treat my little Rocky. I don't want to do anything to harm him.

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    Quote Originally Posted by 4Puddles View Post
    Where are the bites on you? Are they little red raised itchy bumps around your ankles and waist?
    I am having trouble figuring out how to respond to my responses, but it's a lot of fun to talk to other squirrel lovers.
    The bites are pretty big red bumps, almost like hives, and they can be anywhere.

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    Quote Originally Posted by junebug View Post
    Thanks for the advice. I am going to order Revolution from Joe's Meds. I would appreciate your advice on how to use it to treat my little Rocky. I don't want to do anything to harm him.
    When ordering make sure to select: (Size of breed) Puppies and Kittens up to 5lbs.
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    Quote Originally Posted by stepnstone View Post
    When ordering make sure to select: (Size of breed) Puppies and Kittens up to 5lbs.
    Uh oh. I ordered the one for cats under 15 lbs because I understood cat and dog Revolution was different formula. Can I use this or will it be too strong?

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    Default Re: Fleas or Mites or What?

    There are two different strengths of Revolution.
    As long as the one you got is 60mg/ml you are fine.
    Remember just ONE drop between the shoulder blades.



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    Default Re: Fleas or Mites or What?

    Quote Originally Posted by Nancy in New York View Post
    There are two different strengths of Revolution.
    As long as the one you got is 60mg/ml you are fine.
    Remember just ONE drop between the shoulder blades.


    Thank you so much. I will check that when it comes, and if it is too strong I will order the smaller dose and give the stronger one to my daughter, who has cats.

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    Quote Originally Posted by junebug View Post
    Thank you so much. I will check that when it comes, and if it is too strong I will order the smaller dose and give the stronger one to my daughter, who has cats.
    I think you may be alright if the one you got is blue.
    We will just double check before you dose, ok?

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    Quote Originally Posted by 4Puddles View Post
    Where are the bites on you? Are they little red raised itchy bumps around your ankles and waist?
    They are mostly around my waist. They itch but fade after a few days. Are they squirrel fleas/mite?

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    Default Re: Fleas or Mites or What?

    I found this article that may interest you...http://www.cfsph.iastate.edu/FastFac...cariasis_F.pdf

    Information on mange v. scabies (also mites).

    If you suspect you have scabies, you will need medicine from your doc to treat. He/she may also do a skin scraping to confirm.

    Good luck.

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    Default Re: Fleas or Mites or What?

    Quote Originally Posted by junebug View Post
    They are mostly around my waist. They itch but fade after a few days. Are they squirrel fleas/mite?
    Do you wake up with them? I've personally used diatomaceous earth. Food grade. Just rub it on and it kills everything. I use it for my dogs when the neighborhood cats come around and bring fleas. Used it on 3 squirrels successfully as well.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Nancy in New York View Post
    I think you may be alright if the one you got is blue.
    We will just double check before you dose, ok?
    The strength of the medicine was as you described, so I treated him with one drop and he had no ill effects. (Of course I worried about him all night first!) How often can I use this? Thank you so much for your expert advice.
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    Default Re: Fleas or Mites or What?

    Anything I can do for an itchy wild squirrel? Can’t really catch him or reach the nest to treat it, but the little guy’s always scratching and I wish I could help.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jaramee View Post
    Anything I can do for an itchy wild squirrel? Can’t really catch him or reach the nest to treat it, but the little guy’s always scratching and I wish I could help.
    Many squirrels have been treated in the wild for fleas, mites, etc.
    If you can get him to come to you for a nut (away from others)
    you can lace it with a dose of either Revolution or Ivermectin.
    Depending on which we can tell you how to dose it.
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    Quote Originally Posted by 4Puddles View Post
    Where are the bites on you? Are they little red raised itchy bumps around your ankles and waist?
    Curious what you think would cause this? I had bites exactly like the ones you describe (same location- specifically only on my ankles and waist which I thought was especially odd) that I suspected were caused by something my wild friends brought indoors. They went away eventually but they itched like crazy. I've always wondered what they were!

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    Quote Originally Posted by stepnstone View Post
    Many squirrels have been treated in the wild for fleas, mites, etc.
    If you can get him to come to you for a nut (away from others)
    you can lace it with a dose of either Revolution or Ivermectin.
    Depending on which we can tell you how to dose it.
    Where can these meds be purchased?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Andylove1 View Post
    Where can these meds be purchased?

    Revolution is Rx (prescription) prescribed by Vets, If you have no access to one
    it can be ordered on line or by phone legally without needing a script
    from Joe's pet meds
    linked below. You would want the (pink) one for puppies/kittens up to 5 lbs.

    I will direct another member here to suggest where Ivermectin can be purchased
    and it's use if you were to go that route.


    Joe's Pet Meds:
    This one ships from Australia:
    https://www.joespetmeds.com/flea-tic...-cats-dogs.htm

    Stronghold is Revolution, this one ships from the UK.
    https://www.joespetmeds.com/item/stronghold-flea
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    Quote Originally Posted by stepnstone View Post
    Many squirrels have been treated in the wild for fleas, mites, etc.
    If you can get him to come to you for a nut (away from others)
    you can lace it with a dose of either Revolution or Ivermectin.
    Depending on which we can tell you how to dose it.
    Oh, great! Idk Revolution looks more complete?

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