Wht the heck is wrong with this poor fox? .. or is it a chupacabra??

[creskol]

Poor thing acts like he is worn out! Not aggressive in any manner, but not timid either.

 

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[releventchair]

Mange?

 

[1GoodI]

My thoughts too. Mange

 

[Terry Soloman]

[h=2]Rabies and mange in foxes[/h]Foxes aren't dangerous to humans, except when they are rabid, which is very rare. Although foxes sometimes succumb to rabies, the good news is that the fox strain of the disease has rarely if ever been transmitted to a human in this country. Luckily, post-exposure treatment is 100% effective if promptly administered. Having your domestic animals vaccinated is the most important thing you can do to protect them, yourself and others against rabies.
It’s not all that unusual for a fox to be seen out and about during the day, so that is not cause for concern. Foxes prey on squirrels, birds, chipmunks and other animals that are only active by day, so they may simply be looking for a meal at that time. Before calling to report a fox or ask for assistance, take time to observe the fox's behavior, and look for these signs:

• Partial paralysis or the inability to use their limbs well.
• Circling or staggering as if drunk.
• Self-mutilation.
• Acting aggressively for no reason.
• Acting unnaturally tame.

If you observe these signs, do not approach the fox—remember exposure to rabies is primarily through bites or saliva. Contact your local animal control agency, police department or health department if you see a fox showing the above signs.
https://www.humanesociety.org/resources/what-do-about-foxes

 

[smokeythecat]

Probably mange.

 

[GB1]

i would stay away from that thing

 

[Ahab8]

It’s not too abnormal this time of year to see a fox missing giant clumps of fur as they shed their winter coat. They can look pretty nasty during that period. We had 7 or 8 rabid fox attacks on people in my area last year. If they’re rabid they are normally very aggressive

 

[BLK HOLE]

It looks mangy but like Ahab says they can look pretty gnarly when shedding off the winter coat. I have seen some fugly ones around here.

 

[firemanphob]

I would say mange. Would probably put it out of its misery. Probably going to die a slow death.

 

[DizzyDigger]

Get on the horn tomorrow morning to your local animal rehab facility.

They may come and pick it up, treat it for the mange, then release
it back to the wild. Worst case they may have to put it down, but
at least it'll be done humanely.

 

[TooManyHobbies]

Definitely a bad case of mange. Poor thing needs to be put down. The longer it survives, the more it can spread to other foxes, etc. Nature can be cruel.

 

[Megalodon]

Looks more like mange than shedding winter coat - which is usually more clumpy. Mange can be treated, but good luck finding anyone caring enough to do it.

 

[creskol]

Day 1 of Ivermectin therapy ..
I asked him to come back tomorrow too!

 

[Kansas_Jayhawk]

My suggestion if you see it again contact animal control or conservation officer so they can take care of the animal.

 

[cw0909]

Ivermectin therapy, is that easy to use
i know some barn cats with mange, could it help cats too

 

[creskol]

Ivermectin therapy, is that easy to use
i know some barn cats with mange, could it help cats too

I am using injectable Ivermectin and putting in a hotdog which has proven effective in foxes: "Although it is an “off-label use” according to the FDA, Ivermectin injection for cattle and pigs is a very effective cure for Sarcoptic mange in foxes. This injectable solution works orally and can easily be slipped into food. The ivermectin also treats a lot of the intestinal worms and any ear mites."


I know they use Ivermectin for cats , too, although you would have to research it to find out how it is administered and what the dosage would be.

 

[cw0909]

thanks ill check it out

 

[diggummup]

Trying to cure a chupacabra of mange. Kudos to you!

 

[glass half fool]

Mange is a disease caused by mites in the hair follicle of the animal . It is common with foxes and in some cases black bear .It is spread through contact between animals . Often they use the same den or feed on large dead carcasses during the winter months If not treated the animal generally dies .It is one way that Mother Nature controls over population .Rabies, distemper, parvo ,and internal parasites are others .Some of these diseases came be contacted by people or their pets . It turns my stomach to see and animal up close with this type of diease

 

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