Bloody lump on wild squirrel

[gbrown]

Okay, this time I am not crazy -- there actually is a large, bloody-looking lump on one of my backyard squirrels. I noticed it yesterday but he got scared off before I could take a picture of him. I was able to get a couple blurry shots of him today before he saw me through the window and ran. I'm keeping an eye out for him to see if I can get a clearer shot. But for now, what do you guys think?







From what I've seen in humans it looks like an abscess to me, but I am obviously not a squirrel expert!

Also, when I saw this little guy yesterday he was poking around in the grass while a hawk was circling overhead and all the other squirrels were alarming. He acted like he had no idea anything was going on.

Is there anything I can do for him? I'm willing to do absolutely anything to help him, just say the word!

[HRT4SQRLS]

I would watch this and not intervene at this point. It looks like it's open so it should drain if needed.
It almost looks like a bot fly warble but I think it's way too early for that. Just watch it for now.

[gbrown]

I would watch this and not intervene at this point. It looks like it's open so it should drain if needed.
It almost looks like a bot fly warble but I think it's way too early for that. Just watch it for now.

Okay, will do. Anything I should look out for to know if it's not healing? Thanks.

[HRT4SQRLS]

Okay, will do. Anything I should look out for to know if it's not healing? Thanks.

I think you will know. Squirrels usually heal very fast. If it seals shut, starts swelling and gets red, it could be abscessing but it looks OK right now.

[gbrown]

I think you will know. Squirrels usually heal very fast. If it seals shut, starts swelling and gets red, it could be abscessing but it looks OK right now.

Okay, I will keep an eye on him. Thanks.