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Fox with Mange

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From: Jodie Wise
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Morton, IL
Hi! We live in a wooded area in Tazewell County, and of course get lots of wildlife. Over the last few weeks, a fox has been in our yard - very close to our house - at least twice that I've seen, and probably more. I'm fairly certain it has mange - it doesn't look healthy, is missing hair, is thin, and hunches over when standing and walking. It wasn't fazed by our dogs barking at it. Is there any way to help it? I've heard of setting meds out for foxes (under the direction of a rehabilitator), but we get lots of raccoons, feral cats, outdoor cats, etc., so I'm not sure it would get to the fox. Thanks!

 
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From: Laura Kammin
Visiting Extension Specialist, Pollution Prevention
Extension-Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant College Program
lkammin@illinois.edu
What you describe does sound like a fox with mange. Is it still in the area?

 
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