My squirrel's tail is thinning right in the middle.Suddenly the fur on her tail is being lost.What could be the problem.Can this be mange?How long does it take for mites to leave a bald patch on a squirrel? Please answer.I'm literally crying.Please
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From:
Laura Kammin
Visiting Extension Specialist, Pollution Prevention
Extension-Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant College Program lkammin@illinois.edu
If this is a pet squirrel I would recommend taking it to a veterinarian for proper treatment. Keep in mind that it is illegal to keep wildlife as pets in Illinois without the proper permit from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.
