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Date Posted: Saturday, June 19, 09:29:59am
Author: Beverly
Subject: Sydney, I hope you've gotten some help, already, but in case not, ...
In reply to: Sydney 's message, "Help!" on Saturday, June 12, 10:20:44pm

(Sydney, I hope you've gotten some help, already, but in case not, ...), and without more information, I'd be inclined to think your flyer might have ringworm. It's not really a 'worm', but a fungus. It can be treated with a soapy solution of Betadine surgical scrub, gently applied with a cotton swab. Apply the Betadine, and allow it to remain on for about 10 minutes, if you can (you may well have to 'wrap' Roxy in a towel, to keep him from trying to lick off the Betadine.) Then, using a half tablespoon of white vinager in a cup of water, rinse the area by saturating a cotton ball, and using it to sponge off the Betadine. You may have to do it once a day, and for about a week, to kill the fungus.

Please let us know how Roxy is doing! For faster replies to serious problems, I'd suggest contacting the National Flying Squirrel Association for a referral. You might also try either the Flying Squirrel Fancier or Flyers Only for quicker replies to problems.

>
>Hi Everyone,
>
>I need help with my flying squirrel. He keeps losing
>hair and his skin has white, crusty, dandruff. Do you
>have any idea what might be wrong???
>I'm really worried about my little Roxy--any help
>would be greatly appreciated!
>
>Thanks,
>Sydney

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