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Sarcoptic Mange/ Canine Mange Index
Frequently asked Questions
How can I tell the difference between a fox with mange or a fox moulting?
Why do you send out an homeopathic Treatment for mange in foxes when there is conventional treatment available?
What other symptoms apart from hair loss should we look out for?
How long will it take in captivity to cure a fox?
Mange Occurrence
2005 -
Every day, of every week of every month and every year, we have recorded every individual case of foxes suffering from Sarcoptic Mange reported to us.
Not only can we provide a visual reference in the form of UK maps but we can also show monthly occurrences of foxes with mange across the country.
Within our Sarcoptic Mange / Canine Mange web site we have included this information for your reference click here to see the section titled
(Mange Occurrence). You may have seen a fox that you believe is a fox suffering from mange but are unsure if Sarcoptic mange is present in your area. We also hope that our FAQ on Sarcoptic mange section will help
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Sarcoptic Mange/ Canine Mange
Information And Treatment Updated 21st March 2013
These images above show Zorro a fox cub, over an eight week period, recovering from a severe case of Sarcoptic mange.
In 2011, NFWS continues to lead the way forward in eliminating Sarcoptic mange / canine Mange in foxes across the UK.
Sarcoptic Mange / Canine Mange is a terrible condition that left untreated will see the death of the infected fox. We believe that if a condition can be treated then it should be, regardless of whether the householder is unwilling, or unable to pay for the treatment. If you have seen a fox with mange and would be willing to provide food (in the form of a jam or honey sandwiches each night), the treatment can be sent to you free of charge. To receive mange treatment and an information leaflet, please click on the Sarcoptic Mange Treatment link ( Top Left ). If you are able to make a donation, please do so, we rely solely on public support.
Sarcoptic Mange / Canine Mange / Fox Mange
Visit our foxy mange website for mange treatment and to see where the mange is occurring in the UK, some photographs of foxes suffering from varying degrees of mange, peoples letters who have successfully treated foxes with mange. We also have a FAQ for mange plus lots of information to help foxes suffering from mange.
Sarcoptic Mange Home page: Sarcoptic Mange Information 1: Sarcoptic Mange info 2:
Sarcoptic Mange info 3: Sarcoptic Mange Occurrence: Sarcoptic Mange Treatment:
Sarcoptic Mange Your Letters: Sarcoptic Mange FAQ: Sarcoptic Mange Photo Gallery
Foxes with Sarcoptic Mange
Not all mange in foxes starts at the base of the tail and works its way up the rest of the body, whilst it’s common, it’s not the rule. Click on any of the two photographs below to see a larger photograph of how Sarcoptic Mange, wrongly termed ‘Fox Mange’ can affect foxes.
In the fox photographed below (photographs copyright to Stefan Nahajski) you can see the mange possibly started on the foxes legs. This causes great irritation to the fox so it often bites the affected areas, this causes the mange to spread to the face. Mange treatment has been sent out to treat this fox
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To give an indication of the National Fox Welfare Society's commitment to foxes, below is a brief rundown of activities for the period January 2011 to 05th June 2011
Sarcoptic Mange Treatment: The Society sends out treatment, free of charge, to householders willing to feed foxes that are suffering from the terrible condition, Sarcoptic Mange. Foxes that, untreated, would die a long lingering death. This treatment went out to help cure a staggering 1250 foxes in the 5 month period. Because this treatment is sent out free of charge, NFWS incurs the cost; in 5 months we spent in excess of £6,250.00 on these treatments alone! We sent a further 115 treatments out in the five months, at a total of around £500.60 worth, for foxes suffering from other ailments and conditions.
Please make a donation so we can continue to send out the treatment free of charge