For me the last straw was seeing a fox cub, badly manged, that I could not catch. I doubt it survived long. I really got sick of seeing mange take foxres -it is not just scabbing, biting and hair loss. Eventually there is organ failure and it is not fast or nice.
I really mocked homeopathic medicines and when a "right on" doctor gave me a homeopathic prescription I expressed my disgust but eventually said I wouldtry it -but I'd be making an appointment for the week after. The pharmacy explained that the "It's all water" response was a false pone. There are a lot of homeopathic remedies that are more water , however, the "correctly made" meds are not.
Disgruntled I made my way home and took the first two tablets. An hour (I was impatient to yell "I told you so!" 1hr 30 minutes later...something happened. My severe sinus blockage (quite painful) became unblocked. "Typical!" I said. So I never took the next dose. Problem fully back. No, it was just coincidence. So I decided I would be my own guinea pig. I took the meds for three days and the problem which nothing had succeeded with before went. I stopped the meds. Problem returned after a day. Still obstinate and not believing in homeopathic meds I started them again and this time continued until the full treatment was complete.
National Fox Welfare Society: Angelica before and after drop treatment (below)
When the mange started in the local foxes again I knew the RSPCA was not going to help. We had no wildlife centres near Bristol so my option was to watch the mange start, develop and slowly kill the foxes or try the free homeopathic potion. So what the hell. I got the meds and the drops went into jam sandwiches (cats would eat meat etc but don't go for jam sandwiches). In a couple of weeks I saw the foxes fur return to normal. The important thing is to use the drops as you see the mange develop.
I do get angry with people who scream very loudly "It doesn't work -it's water!" You mention wildlife centres have found it works and they are either idiots or "in on the con" and these people will use some rather one sided research from the internet. My response is always this: "What option do you offer to treat mange in foxes?" This is when they have to shut up because they can offer no solution but some will try to argue it out knowing full well its pointless.
The argument that the drops are "a placebo" is so ridiculous that it cannot be argued with unless "The person believes it will work therefore sees it work"....someone escaped from the home.
If you use the link below you can find the nearest wildlife rescue centre to where you are that is fox friendly.
It does not take long and like the drops its free and what other options are there? At least give a fox the chance to try to stay alive.
Thank You
In case anyone needs this in future as mange has been reported in a fox from St Werburgh's...
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Each spring I
open my doors to care for orphaned wildlife, I hand-rear them until they are
ready to be slowly rehabilitated back into the wild for a second chance at
life!
Please note: I do
this solely by myself from my garden and although I am an experienced
veterinary nurse with over 20 years of animal care knowledge, I do not have a
vet on site or the facilities to treat injured wildlife... If you do find an
animal that needs immediate veterinary treatment, please take the animal to a
veterinary practice that treats wildlife or contact a wildlife rescue...
Otherwise if the animal is looking lost, crying, cold or looks to young to be
away from it’s mother; please watch the animal from a safe distance (as long as
it is not in immediate danger) and contact me so we can assess the situation...
I really appreciate any kind of support from members of the
public, whether that is bringing the animal to me whilst I am busy with the
other babies and getting ready for the new arrivals or giving money towards the
upkeep of the animals... There are many other ways that you can help; we always
need newspaper, old hand towels, animal bedding such as hay, straw, wood
shavings, all sorts of animal foods and cages and hutches of any variety!
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Heavenly Hedgehogs Rescue uk
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Over Norton, Oxfordshire,
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Rabbits & Hares
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Reptiles & Amphibians
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Squirrels
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Voles
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Waterfowl (Large)
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Waterfowl (Small)
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We are here 24/7
365 days a year. Please call us - we can advise over the phone. Hedgehogs and
birds are our speciality but we can advise or take in other animals too. Please
never leave an animal overnight to suffer - the sooner they are here the more chance
they have of survival.
If you drop an
animal off, please ring the bell and wait for someone as we may need to take
life saving information from you. Please always telephone or text the mobile
number if possible beforehand so we may be aware of the situation and direct
you more easily to our location.
We are open using strict Covid rules mask must be worn on drop off and pick up
Donations are happily received If you would like receipt please ask the
volunteer who is helping you. Many thanks.
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