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Sarcoptic Mange cured with Nut Balls and holistic topical treatment!
( See Comparison Pictures Below!)
12-26-08 Charlene from Portland, OR wrote:
Hi Bill,
I've been meaning to write back and let you know how healthy Zoey has become since eating the nut balls. Also, I wanted to let you know how effective the Colloidal Silver was in treating her mange--actually it was amazing! I sprayed her whole body with a strong batch my dad made, and mixed some with Aloe Vera gel and applied it directly to her hot spots with a cotton ball, and began to notice a difference over night. The next day her hot spots had healed, and by the next week her fur was starting to grow back. I continued the treatment almost every day for a couple of weeks. Now she has a beautiful, full winter coat, and it's been almost 2 months and she's still clear of mange.
I began the Colloidal Silver treatment a few days before she began eating the nut balls. But I know the nut balls have contributed to her continued good health, beautiful coat, and her winter layer of fat--she now looks as healthy as any of the other squirrels, and I wouldn't be able to tell her apart except for her cauliflower ears.
Getting her to eat the nuts balls was a bit of a challenge though! She wouldn't touch the one I gave her in it's original form, so the next day I crumpled one up and mixed it in some cashew butter and formed 4 nut balls from this mixture. Still not too much enthusiasm, so the next time I rolled the 4 nut balls in some crushed walnuts and had a winning mixture. But the balls have to be cooled in the fridge first, she won't eat them sticky. Then, after about a month she began taking her nut ball off the deck, down into the woods to bury it, like she does with the peanut I give her at the end of her meal, or the whole pecan, or anything big--she compulsively needs to bury it--she's a bit of a nut ball herself :) So now I cut the balls in half as well and we don't have any trouble.
Anyway, I just wanted to let you know how happy I am that Zoey is so healthy, and it happened just in time so she could handle the record breaking winter weather we've been having here in Portland, Oregon. I didn't worry (as much as I would have before) about her tucked away in her nest for a few days during the extreme cold, wind, and snow, knowing that she had that warm coat and good layer of fat to tide her over until she could come up on the deck to eat.
Below: Zoey with advanced case of Sarcoptic Mange.
( This Squirrel would not have survived this year's harsh Oregon winter if this had gone untreated!)
Below: Zoey today after improving nutrition with Nut Balls and topical application of Collodial Silver solution!
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12-07-08 Lisa H. wrote:
My son was in our back yard last spring when he heard commotion in the edge of the woods. He came upon a 4 ft king snake with a tiny, almost completely hairless squirrel in it's mouth. The momma squirrel was frantically trying to retrieve her baby but the snake was striking at her. My son intervened and killed the snake. He hated to do it, understanding that this is part of the natural process, but he couldn't bear to see the baby die. The mother had run off but he laid the baby on the ground to see if she would come get it. After waiting almost an hour, he brought the baby in. We wrapped her up and started bottle feeding her puppy formula. After reviewing several websites, we figured her to be about 2 1/2 weeks old. The bottle feeding continued round the clock until her teeth emerged. Not knowing what to feed her, we tried everything and discovered that she loved yogurt. We would put it on a plate and she would eat her fill then roll around in it. We also introduced fruits, vegetables, and though we were told she wouldn't eat it, suet. Every attempt to make her and outside squirrel failed. When placed on the ground or a tree, she would immediately run back on us and into a pocket to hide.Larry (she is a girl, don't ask) Went through a little bit of a crazy period we call her teenage months. She would squeal if you tried to hold her and scratch you, but never has she bitten anyone. She has calmed down dramatically now and loves to cuddle and kiss. She finger boxes and plays with your hair. She loves to run and play with my Pomeranians As a matter of fact, she thinks she is a Pom! She has a large 4 story cage but runs loose with us a lot of the time. She is now a year and a half old and is truly a much loved member of our family!........Lisa H.
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Bill,
Thank you so much! I am very greatful for all the info you have made available.
The kids are doing great! Almost doubled in size in the last 7 days, eyes are open, tails are filling in.... We have (knock wood) had no problem w diarrhea or constipation thus far. Preparing a roomier outdoor day cage and building a wood box this weekend.
This has been the neatest for my husband and I! He was at first apprehensive about having them in the home but has been caught checking on them, doing last nights feedings , naming and talking to them. He is coaching them to beat up the squirrels that drop the pine cones on his truck. His teenage mutant ninja squirrels he calls them.
Thanks again for all the info and we will keep you posted as things develop!