The fox that lost her tail :(
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Do you know of any local wildlife rescue groups (not the RSPCA unless they have a very good wildlife section). If not see if your vet knows of one. I'm a bit suspicious that I can see tendon or even bone hanging down, she would benefit from an examination and tx to prevent infection. That's a pretty horrific injury for her to have sustained, I just hope it was a clean chop rather than a pull injury. She could have caused nerve damage for bladder/ faecal control if it is a pulled injury.
Are you able to catch her?
To lose a tail like that must have been a horrific incident - I'd be worried about infections due to the wound etc... I know when a friend's cat lost his tail it required dressing to be changed every few days and antibacterial type stuff put on the wound to prevent infection.
To lose a tail like that must have been a horrific incident - I'd be worried about infections due to the wound etc... I know when a friend's cat lost his tail it required dressing to be changed every few days and antibacterial type stuff put on the wound to prevent infection.
ali_kat said:
Anyone reading I do not want this getting into a huge debate about Foxes please!
MrsFox has lost her tail
She normally looks like this
but today, like this
Is there anything I can do for her? She seems happy & well, but is there anything I need to keep an eye out for?
I would recommend a high speed injection of lead, a .243 should prove suitable.MrsFox has lost her tail
She normally looks like this
but today, like this
Is there anything I can do for her? She seems happy & well, but is there anything I need to keep an eye out for?
bexVN said:
Do you know of any local wildlife rescue groups (not the RSPCA unless they have a very good wildlife section). If not see if your vet knows of one. I'm a bit suspicious that I can see tendon or even bone hanging down, she would benefit from an examination and tx to prevent infection. That's a pretty horrific injury for her to have sustained, I just hope it was a clean chop rather than a pull injury. She could have caused nerve damage for bladder/ faecal control if it is a pulled injury.
Thanks Becks, I've spoken to Little Foxes who are closest, but t'other side of Oxford! They've told me to keep an eye on her and feed her even more so she really doesn't need to hunt at all - if she gets any sign of illness then I need to talk to the Vet/Little Foxes again and get antibiotics to put in the food.It seems to be a nasty injury, most likely a car
(which is a surprise, as no one - me/gardeners/Landowner) have ever seen them by the road!), She's likely to be pregnant too
, it she's been hit by a car then they've gone 
Looks like my Housemate is going to have to keep an eye on her, as I'm away from Monday for 12 days
I'll leave a note on the Gate for the Gardeners in case I don't see them tomorrow; they can keep an eye on her too then - I'll have to stress that she can be treated & I will pay! Or they may want to try and help her another way Edited by ali_kat on Saturday 26th February 14:10
Jasandjules said:
Are you able to catch her?
To lose a tail like that must have been a horrific incident - I'd be worried about infections due to the wound etc... I know when a friend's cat lost his tail it required dressing to be changed every few days and antibacterial type stuff put on the wound to prevent infection.
No, and I've been advised not to try!To lose a tail like that must have been a horrific incident - I'd be worried about infections due to the wound etc... I know when a friend's cat lost his tail it required dressing to be changed every few days and antibacterial type stuff put on the wound to prevent infection.
That is exactly what I'm worried about
Evidently, they are like dogs, you can see them getting ill and they respond well to antibiotics, so we need to keep a careful eye on her.
ali_kat said:
No, and I've been advised not to try!
That is exactly what I'm worried about
Evidently, they are like dogs, you can see them getting ill and they respond well to antibiotics, so we need to keep a careful eye on her.
Well, a fox is a dog in essence isn't it? Just a strain of dog - genus is Canine I think?That is exactly what I'm worried about
Evidently, they are like dogs, you can see them getting ill and they respond well to antibiotics, so we need to keep a careful eye on her.
Ok, what about using a trap so she is caught without human interaction? Something like a box with a lid and stick and string ? Put some food in there and wait? Or do you feed her regularly?
I am afraid getting hold of tranqs etc is rather difficult - saying that, do you have a very sympathetic vet?
Jasandjules said:
Well, a fox is a dog in essence isn't it? Just a strain of dog - genus is Canine I think?
Ok, what about using a trap so she is caught without human interaction? Something like a box with a lid and stick and string ? Put some food in there and wait? Or do you feed her regularly?
I am afraid getting hold of tranqs etc is rather difficult - saying that, do you have a very sympathetic vet?
Ok, what about using a trap so she is caught without human interaction? Something like a box with a lid and stick and string ? Put some food in there and wait? Or do you feed her regularly?
I am afraid getting hold of tranqs etc is rather difficult - saying that, do you have a very sympathetic vet?
If it comes to that, I will have to, but the Fox Rescue place advised not to distress her by trying unless she deteriorates; as she is happy & healthy (ish) at the moment.
I feed her regularly, so getting her to come when needed shouldn't be too much of a problem
ali_kat said:
I feed her regularly, so getting her to come when needed shouldn't be too much of a problem
I was actually thinking, if push comes to shove and all else fails, what about putting some antibiotics in the food - that will take an understanding vet etc and of course perfect timing or else some other sod will nick the food!!Jasandjules said:
I was actually thinking, if push comes to shove and all else fails, what about putting some antibiotics in the food - that will take an understanding vet etc and of course perfect timing or else some other sod will nick the food!!
Oh, she's here regular as clockwork 
Vet won't be a problem either
bumblepup said:
Why browse the animal section when you have no concern for animal welfare. Jog on.
Dear Bumblepup, you know nothing of me or my interests. However, I have been around wildlife and livestock all my life. In my opinion it's a fox, I don't value them too highly, they can cost me money. I would not invest money in trying to save one, I would however do the decent thing and prevent one from suffering.We obviously have differing views on reality and sentiment.
My guess is that the fox will survive without intervention, it's probably on a relatively high plane of nutrition and quite likely has food left out for it!
I've not seen her today
But Bast (my cat who plays with her) is doing her best to help feed her, caught a rabbit earlier for her (breaking it's back in the process). So I've had to drown a rabbit this afternoon and then left it on the lawn, by the time I'd got in the house, it's body had gone!
But Bast (my cat who plays with her) is doing her best to help feed her, caught a rabbit earlier for her (breaking it's back in the process
). So I've had to drown a rabbit this afternoon and then left it on the lawn, by the time I'd got in the house, it's body had gone!Gassing Station | All Creatures Great & Small | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff