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Misty01

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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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Reply #1 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

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Reply #2 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.
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Reply #3 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
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Reply #4 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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Reply #5 on: November 04, 2009, 06:38:17 AM
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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

Check out their "Specific Ailment Information" category!
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Reply #6 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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Reply #7 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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Reply #8 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

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Reply #9 on: November 08, 2009, 05:40:28 PM
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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.







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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Reply #10 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
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Reply #11 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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Reply #12 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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Reply #13 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

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Reply #14 on: November 17, 2009, 01:44:21 PM
i found this on the net while browsing

http://www.torontowildlifecentre.com/pa ... _todo.html

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

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