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Wildlife Reports => Southern Ontario Wildlife => Topic started by: Misty01 on November 03, 2009, 02:39:26 PM

Title: deformed squirrel
Post by: Misty01 on November 03, 2009, 02:39:26 PM

Anyone seen this in a squirrel before and is there anything I can do for the poor thing?
 :(

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Post by: Bird Brain on November 03, 2009, 04:00:40 PM

Yikes, poor thing looks absolutely horrible!  :shock:

Hopefully the following will answer your questions:

http://entomology.ifas.ufl.edu/slansky/ ... erview.htm (http://entomology.ifas.ufl.edu/slansky/botfly/ABOTFLY/overview.htm)

Jo-Anne

Title: Ref: Squirrel
Post by: JTF on November 03, 2009, 08:25:53 PM

OMG, never saw anything like that before. I'll be sure to read the link in the previous post.

Title: Re: Ref: Squirrel
Post by: Bird Brain on November 03, 2009, 08:37:40 PM

Quote from: "JTF"

OMG, never saw anything like that before. I'll be sure to read the link in the previous post.

Paul ... I've never seen a squirrel look like that before either.   :shock:

Have definitely seen squirrels look like the below photo link with "rat tail" - including one last week in front of main postal station in Streetsville.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3560/333 ... 18.jpg?v=0 (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3560/3331119781_9547e28218.jpg?v=0)

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Post by: Misty01 on November 04, 2009, 05:15:59 AM

Jo-Anne,

Thanks for your fast reply, I think it resembles the Squirrel fibromatosis when they compare the two.  :(
Very sad to see, but I am going to call my vet tomorrow as I have a golden retriever who has been sick to make sure it doesn't transfer to her.

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Post by: Bird Brain on November 04, 2009, 06:38:17 AM

Quote from: "Misty01"

Jo-Anne,

Thanks for your fast reply, I think it resembles the Squirrel fibromatosis when they compare the two.  :(
Very sad to see, but I am going to call my vet tomorrow as I have a golden retriever who has been sick to make sure it doesn't transfer to her.

You're welcome.  Yes, I wondered about that too - especially in regard to the eye and eyelid.  I hope that your "sweetie" dog is going to be ok!  

Perhaps you would consider posting your squirrel photos at the following site ...

http://www.thesquirrelboard.com/forums/index.php (http://www.thesquirrelboard.com/forums/index.php)

Check out their "Specific Ailment Information" category!

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Post by: Misty01 on November 04, 2009, 07:53:18 AM

I'm sure she'll be just fine, I'll be calling the spca about the squirrel and the vet said that it's a possability esp. since we have had wild rabbits in the yard as well. At least we have another thing to rule out, more options bring more solutions. Again thanks for getting me this information. I'll try to register and post the pictures on the board of that squirrel forum.
Best Regards,
~ Crystal ~

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Post by: Misty01 on November 08, 2009, 02:18:04 PM

Bah, I'm stuck with this squirrel! I have called SPCA, wild life control, talked to their health board and still no answers. The squirrel keeps comming back and I'm the only person around when it does.
 :( Here's some updated pictures.

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Post by: egret on November 08, 2009, 02:51:32 PM

ahhh, the Poor Thing :((


You take good care of him now
wonder if it is a male

Hate to see this
but it does happen

Egret :)

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Post by: Bird Brain on November 08, 2009, 05:40:28 PM

Quote from: "Misty01"

Bah, I'm stuck with this squirrel! I have called SPCA, wild life control, talked to their health board and still no answers. The squirrel keeps comming back and I'm the only person around when it does.
 :( Here's some updated pictures.

(http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn123/lastcast01/DSC05012.jpg)

(http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn123/lastcast01/DSC05014.jpg)

(http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn123/lastcast01/DSC05011.jpg)

Truly sad.   :cry:

Can't believe all the brick walls I'm coming up against in trying to assist you in finding help for this squirrel!!!  :shock:  SO frustrating!!!   :x

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Post by: Christine on November 08, 2009, 05:41:11 PM

Poor squirrel.

If you could call Toronto Wildlife Centre hotline at (416) 631- 0662 they can advise you.  Just leave a message and they will call you back, and likely will ask you to email them the photos.  

Thanks,
Chris
(TWC Volunteer)

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Post by: Misty01 on November 09, 2009, 03:44:22 AM

Thanks Chris, I didn't call the Toronto one as I am from Hamilton. Will def. give them a try tomorrow!

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Post by: Christine on November 09, 2009, 05:19:58 AM

Oh, I didn't realize that.  Hopefully they will be able to recommend something, or possibly refer you to someone closer to home.

Chris

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Post by: egret on November 10, 2009, 03:15:58 PM

Let us know
keeping you
and this squirrel in
all positive light

hope something comes up
for him

Egret

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Post by: ravynne40 on November 17, 2009, 01:44:21 PM

i found this on the net while browsing

http://www.torontowildlifecentre.com/pa ... _todo.html (http://www.torontowildlifecentre.com/pages/faq/what_todo.html)

they have a phone number too maybe they can help the squirrel?

Irene

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Post by: Misty01 on December 01, 2009, 07:20:23 PM

I just want to thank everyone for trying to help me with our neighbourhood squirrel.
The squirrel has gotten better and is doing well now.
It looks like it was infested with abotflies; thank goodness it wasn't the other one!!
Here are some recent photo's below.  :D

(http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn123/lastcast01/DSC05206.jpg)

(http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn123/lastcast01/DSC05208.jpg)

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Post by: Bird Brain on December 01, 2009, 08:27:36 PM

Thank goodness, what a relief - and what a difference now in his/her appearance!  

I'm so happy to know the squirrel is ok.   Good riddance to the bot flies! :shock:

Jo-Anne  :)

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Post by: ravynne40 on December 01, 2009, 09:21:39 PM

aww sweet poor thing! i'm glad he's doing better