Just a brief update. The old fox we're treating for mange is still around. I happened to glance out of the window and saw him in the garden. He had disappeared round to the front by the time I got to the back door, so no treatment. From what I could see out of the front window as he trotted across the road into another garden (it was dark, I was tired, he was moving away) he's as mobile as ever and still has some form to his brush. That's good. His rear flanks showed up as pale under the street lighting but it's difficult to tell whether this was a trick of the light or signs of spread. With any luck I'll get a better view over the weekend.
He seems to show between about 11.30pm and 1.30am (which may be why we've missed him), so it's back to some concerted late night watching. Going to play havoc with my sleep patterns.
anonymous
10 Feb 2007Zachary writes:
I wish I could act sentry, I'm up late every night. I hope his condition improves.
Flying Red Fox Blog
11 Feb 2007Staying up late is worth it, especially helping the Dog Fox with his mange. 🙂
anonymous
5 Feb 2008Sid writes:
Hi, what food are you attracting your fox with and what medicine are you giving him.
I'm an M.D. and can acquire anything medicinal. I have a similar fox in my back yard. He is definitely older and about 1/4 of his back and tail are involved. Looks treatable.
Words
5 Feb 2008Sid, the main treatment for fox mange is ivermectin, but should be given under supervision. The dosages are prepared by a wildlife centre, but are just a few drops on small amount of dog food. There is also a risk to other animals (particularly certain breeds of dog) so it can't be left unattended. An alternative treatment with good reports is described on the National Fox Welfare Society site.