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When a Squirrel Has Blood In Its Urine

6/30/2018

8 Comments

 
On or around April 2 of this year, (2018,) I received an e-mail from a man named Mark who informed me that he had a Chipmunk with blood in its urine. He had taken the animal to his Veterinarian who had tried several courses of antibiotics none of which had remedied the situation. I suggested to him that he try to catch a urine specimen on the animal and have it analyzed for the possibility of kidney stones or crystals in the urine.

From what he described, it did not sound good! His animal was bloated and passing blood in its urine. Apparently, the Veterinarian was able to get a sample of blood on the animal and also found that it had an elevated blood sugar level.

My first impression was that this animal was probably going to die because he was feeding it a normal diet that did not include anything but simple plant sugars, so for it to have an elevated blood sugar it probably meant that its pancreas was shutting down.

After I heard that the urinalysis revealed three different organisms including beta-hemolytic strep, I suspected that the strep was hemolyzing or destroying its red blood cells which were being passed through the kidneys and turning the urine dark.

I suggested to him that he give Colloidal Silver a try and told him how I would give it so as to let him draw his own conclusions as to how he would want to give it.

The gentleman gave me permission to reprint our conversations regarding his Chipmunk. So, here is our conversations:


April 2, 2018
Hi, Mark!
I can't tell you what to do regarding your chipmunk, because I'm not a Veterinarian.

What I can tell you is what I would do, and let you draw your own conclusions.

I can also cite some studies that have been done with Colloidal Silver so that you have information and findings that have been collected from research. Big Pharmaceutical Companies here in the United States have a stranglehold on what research gets funded and what doesn't. Only the research that supports patented medications that can produce a profit are the ones that usually get the funds!

Most of the time,you have to go outside the United States to find any credible studies about Colloidal Silver. But, here's one that was conducted in the Pathology Dept. of West Virginia University:

Colloidal Silver Kills 49 Different Strains of Antibiotic-Resistant Superbugs!

“In this clinical study titled “The Antimicrobial Efficacy of Silver on Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria Isolated From Burn Wounds,” conducted by researchers at the Department of Pathology at West Virginia University, and published in the International Wound Journal in October 2012, a total of 49 different antibiotic-resistant bacteria were isolated from burn wounds and tested against silver. These deadly, drug-resistant pathogens included Vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecium, Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, multi-drug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa, multi-drug-resistant Vibrio sp, drug-resistant Klebsiella pneumonia, drug-resistant Escherichia coli, multi-drug-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii and 42 others. After exposing these drug-resistant pathogens to antimicrobial silver the researchers concluded, “…all forty-nine antibiotic-resistant bacteria showed susceptibility to the antimicrobial activity of silver…”

The problem is, even when these studies get published in Journals they stay buried there because Big Pharmaceutical companies are not interested in promoting or producing things they cannot patent!

If the Chipmunk is doing fine on Colloidal Silver, I would keep doing what you are doing and have him retested in a month. If he still tested positive for anything, I would add an antibiotic to the mix. Colloidal Silver has been found to work in synergy with most prescription medications.

Bill

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April 2
Dear Bill,

This is excellent! Exactly the info I needed!

I suspected as much, that at the end of the day it seems that colloidal silver, (despite its obvious curative characteristics,) is being put aside in favor of antibiotic medications, ( produced of course by the big corporations,) so that the name of the game is big profit!

And, on top of that, I believe colloidal silver can and will kill the bacteria isolated in the urine!

Thank-you again for the info! I am aware that you are not a Veterinarian, nevertheless your advice I believe is true and a much healthier way to go with my Chip!

Moreover, it is significant that my own Vet has specifically suggested to me to check with you about a further course of action, stating clearly that he also values the quality of your opinion as an expert on squirrels. He was really surprised about the curative effect of silver (they probably uses only antibiotics in cases like this,) and his advice is basically the same as yours, but I wanted to know your opinion because it's very important to me!

Incidentally, how long can I give him colloidal silver in water? Are there any time limitations in your experience, side effects?

Thanks again, and best!
Mark

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April 3
Hi, Mark!
I put a few drops of Colloidal Silver in all of my squirrels water bowls and lick-tube bottles on a regular basis. It keeps bacteria and algae from growing in the water. Studies have shown that silver is excreted from the body in the same way as other trace metals such as iron, magnesium, selenium, etc. They are excreted, through the urine, sweat,and the gut.

There are no know allergic reactions or tolerance resistance associated with colloidal silver. The only known side-effect is a condition called “Argeria,” which is a silver/blue coloration to the skin that could occur from drinking more colloidal silver than the body can excrete. In other words, this only can happen if someone massively overdosed on it, ( and I'm talking gallons of it over an extended period of time!)

Bill

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April 12
Dear Bill,

Hi! According to your instructions, I had his urine analyzed, it was negative regarding calcium oxalate crystals (so no stones). That's the good news!

The bad news is that they also did a bacterial analysis of the urine. They found 3 different organisms, :Staphylococus aureus, Enterococcus, and beta-hemolytic Streptoccus (10⁵ CFU/ml).
The urine sample was collected on the 5th of this month, (April,) and I started giving him colloidal silver on 3rd of April up until today, ( April 12,) a total of 9 days.

Do you think I should continue to give him silver? Can it even kill those bacteria? Or, should I go back to giving antibiotics? He had two courses of antibiotics. The first was Feb 13 to 27 and the second March 18 to 31. Both were unsuccessful.

The Vet suggested that I ask you for a further course of action, ( by the way,he was surprised about silver as a treatment!)

The chippie seems better since starting the silver, no more blood in urine, he's no longer puffed and is eating normally.

So, what do I do,Silver or antibiotics?

Best, Mark

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April 12
Hi, Mark!

As I had said before, if the Chipmunk is doing fine on Colloidal Silver, I would keep doing what you are doing and have him retested in a month. If he still tested positive for anything, I would add an antibiotic to the mix. Colloidal Silver has been found to work in synergy with other medications.

Bill

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June 29, 2018

Dear Bill,

I just wanted to inform you that my little furry friend is fully OK, he's completely recovered, even sugar levels are normal , all thanks to the amazing properties of the silver!

All this, much to my Vets disbelief! His prognosis was a quick and painful death, fortunately, he was completely!wrong!

I do hope he'll prescribe silver as future remedy to other patients but I'm not sure of that, he's not really convinced, (Vet school apparently does not take silver seriously on account that only prescription medications are recommended as we previously discussed).

I wanted to thank you again for you help, it was literally a lifesaver!

God bless you and your family!
Best, Mark

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If anyone reading this has a physical problem with one of their animals or even for themselves and would like to try Colloidal Silver please contact me at [email protected].

You can buy Colloidal Silver at any Health Food Store, but be prepared for sticker shock! Most places charge $20.00 to $30.00 for 4 ounces. We sell 4 ounces for $6.95 with postage it is an even $10.00.

We would love to hear more success stories from all of you!

To your health,

Bill












8 Comments
Robynn link
8/12/2018 06:28:47 pm

Bill, my gray has been an inside pet from 1 day old. He's a 5 ur old male. His scrotum has turned black he is swollen under the testicals. He is itching and chewing a hole above where his tail joins his back. He's losing hair in this area too! He was born with squirrel pod so I never released him and haven't seen any problems until now. Plz help

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William link
8/12/2018 10:02:20 pm

Hi, Robynn!

I'm going to assume that your male is not neutered!?

Hair turning black over the scrotum and swelling of the testicles is normal during mating season. It's due to the high levels of Testosterone production that is stimulated by the smell of the pheromones given off by a female squirrel in heat.

What bothers me is that after 5 years you are seeing this at this degree of presentation and that it is apparently hurting him to the degree that he is self-mutilating in the area and losing hair. Squirrels usually will bite at things that hurt, ( often an abscess,) in an attempt to drain them.

I'm not sure of the availability of Veterinary help for you, but this needs to be evaluated. Whatever it is, a Veterinarian would probably start him on an antibiotic first to rule-out an infection.

If that doesn't help, s/he would probably need to try to aspirate and/or biopsy the area to determine if he has testicular cancer or a recurrence of Squirrel Pox. (I believe that is what you meant when you wrote that he was born with Squirrel "Pod.")

I normally recommend that males and females be neutered if they are going to be kept in captivity because it prevents hormone related problems that build over the years due to accumulation of excess testosterone and estrogen. My Lucky girl was plagued with urinary tract infections twice a year for the firs 5 years of her life because she would get vaginal swelling from the excess Estrogen that would build-up twice a year during breeding season(s). When the antibiotic quit working we had her spayed and the problem went away.

If I were you, I would start putting a tablespoon of Colloidal Silver 10PPM in his water. It's very effective against bacteria, viruses, and fungus. It also works very well with other medical treatments and medications!

Keep me posted on what you finf out!

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Cindy Scheuermann
6/4/2020 10:44:00 am

Bill, I several squirrels whom I feed (your squirrel biscuits along with fresh fruits and assorted nuts) year round. I assume, because of mating season, I have (new to the group) 2 makes...very friendly, eating from my hand. I noted 1 male to have a scratch over his left eye 2 days ago. Today, the eye is swollen with a blurred cornea. Would colloidal silver in their self distributing water bottle be appropriate? Birds and other squirrels share the water.
If so, i'ld like to purchase it from you asap along with my bulk nut mix order of today.
Cindy Scheuermann
PS should it be dispensed daily as a general health prophylactic supplement?

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Cindy Scheuermann
7/16/2020 07:24:13 am

Bill, my little guy with the eye scratch was getting worse, appearing to have lost sight in his left eye. He started letting me, infrequently, hand feed him your home made nut squares that I generously wet with c-silver and I put them out daily ( fruit, nuts veggies also). When last I saw him, his eye was improving.
Recently, in the oppressive heat and humidity of Florida, I have now seen 3-4 other males with skin irritation, hair loss on different body areas. They all receive the daily squares heavily coated with the liquid silver mix, but I'm unable to monitor each's intake. Slow improvement is noted.
Yesterday I noticed an unmistakable bloody urine deposit at their feeding area. In addition to treating with c-silver in their water, might I add one of the other afore mentioned treatments in your blogs?
I am so appreciative for your guidence.
Cindy Scheuermann

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Cindy Scheuermann
7/19/2020 10:59:35 am

Bill, per your information, I use colloidal silver everyday in my squirrels drinking water and on their nut squares. In addition, I have added the organic coconut oil, putting it on their nuts. All but 1 with the skin and hair loss issues is proving. A single squirrel has pockets of infection around his upper body...energy and appetite are not affected. Any suggestions
other than the 3 aforementioned additives, and monitoring him?
Cindy

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Desi gawne
9/13/2020 02:42:26 pm

Hi, I feed grey and fox squirrels in my backyard. I give them walnuts & occasionally avocado, berries & apple. Am I harming them by mainly giving them walnuts?

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Mason Henry link
10/21/2023 08:03:23 am

Interesting readd

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Mila link
7/8/2024 04:02:39 am

Good reading this post

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    William Sells is a Registered Nurse turned Squirrel Rehabber and Nutritionist. His passion is raising healthy, disease free squirrels through feeding them the right way and the treatment of common squirrel diseases. He's always open to questions and comments regarding Squirrels and their care and feeding.

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