Comments on: Squirrely Woes

By: Rhea

Rhea — Wed, 13 Jun 2007 20:11:44 +0000

That squirrel looks strange to me. I think it’s actually a wombat.

By: Nancy

Nancy — Mon, 11 Jun 2007 16:19:01 +0000

Oh Jeez! Keep the kids locked up, too!

Did animal control come out?

By: Friglet

Friglet — Mon, 11 Jun 2007 02:21:22 +0000

Yikes, that is kind of scary. I would have them looked at just to be safe. It’s a good thing you’re so observant with them!

By: kailani

kailani — Mon, 11 Jun 2007 00:22:57 +0000

We don’t have wild squirrels around here. Those poor ears look so itchy!

Kailani
An Island Life

By: phoenix

phoenix — Sun, 10 Jun 2007 18:16:25 +0000

Aww poor babies. Please keep us updated. Hugs!

By: Leanne

Leanne — Sun, 10 Jun 2007 12:20:32 +0000

Iew – I’m googling now too.

West Nile Virus
Serious Symptoms: Less than 1% (1/150) of those infected with West Nile virus will have more severe symptoms that may include: high fever, headache, neck stiffness, disorientation, coma, tremors, convulsions, muscle weakness, vision loss, numbness, and paralysis.

May 7, 2007
The plague is going around through fleas in Colorado. (PDF Report)

Here’s a whole host of diseases that are transmitted by fleas and ticks on outdoor critters. Sheesh. “Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome, Bubonic Plague, Tularemia, West Nile Virus, Western Equine Encephalitis, Colorado Tick Fever and Rabies are all diseases that can be carried by various animals and insects (rodents, mosquitoes or ticks) and then transmitted to humans.”

Ok. I’ll call the county animal control in the morning and keep an eye out for this one and see if she returns.

By: LadyBug Crossing

LadyBug Crossing — Sun, 10 Jun 2007 12:10:26 +0000

DO NOT touch the squirrel!!!!
Rabies is transmitted in saliva.
How do I know this? A rabid raccoon went after a friend’s dog. They patted the dog and took the dog to the vet. They all ended up having to get the rabies series… Fun Fun Fun. DON’T touch the squirrel!!!!

By: Angel

Angel — Sun, 10 Jun 2007 05:51:14 +0000

Leanne, I did a little Googling, and you should probably call animal control. Some animal diseases can spread to humans (and pets). At the very least, she’s easy prey and should be put down humanely. Poor gal and poor you! ((((hugs))))

By: Leanne

Leanne — Sun, 10 Jun 2007 02:07:20 +0000

Pam, I sprayed my own yard with the Bug free Backyard stuff. She’s just the only one displaying these symptoms. I called the vet today and they said it may be rabies, it’d be impossible to tell unless I captured her and had them put her down and had them run bloodwork on her. :neutral:

Clara – this summer, I swear it! If you can stay off the side of a mountain long enough, that is.