One of my mom's favorite activities is watching the squirrels on her deck. (She also watches TV.) She even named a few of them, based on certain characteristics. Tail, Balls and Dick were regulars, along with several others.



Mom was quite upset when she saw some were losing their fur. It turns out that squirrels get mange and can pass it to dogs. That worried me so I called the local wildlife rescue outfit. One of the rehabbers suggested a treatment of a drop of Ivermectin on a peanut. I also learned that it is illegal to "put them out of their misery" since they aren't game animals here.

My vet is getting used to my odd requests and thank God for her! She did a lot of research on squirrel mange and determined the correct dose of the medicine. I was able to pick it up today. Tomorrow they get their first dose.



This poor creature is in much worse shape. His tail has lost so much fur it basically just a skeleton.