Paw Swelling and Peeling in Young Squirrel: Seeking Advice
"I've been caring for a squirrel for 16 days, who is now approximately 2 weeks and 4 days old. Recently, I've observed some swelling and peeling on her paws. I always make sure the heating pad is set at a safe temperature and diligently clean any leftover formula from her mouth, skin, and paws post-feeding. Despite these precautions, the problem continues. The squirrel rests on soft fleece in her enclosure. This issue seems fungal to me, but I'm not certain. It's worth noting that the condition is exclusive to her paws and hasn't spread elsewhere on her body. There are no nodules present, and her underside appears normal. She's currently being fed Fox Valley formula. Additionally, when she first came into my care, she had ant bites on her paws and body, but those have since healed well. Does anyone have insights or suggestions on this?"
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