Dumb fox cub tried to eat terrier...now dead (pic)

[henney penny]

Just read this,that fox is way to thin,I`m thinking something was wrong with it,and I would not rule out rabies.

 

[N. Virginia]

The rabies shots weren't too bad...first set of 6 made me a little tired, next ones only hurt a litttle...but I've had a lot of broken bones and have learned to ignore a little pain. Nurse said sensitivity varies a lot, from lots of crying and carrying on to not a flinch.
Cheers,
N. VA

 

[bobbi-j]

I wonder if the crying and carrying on was BEFORE the shots (dreading them because of all the horror stories) or afterward... Either way, I'm glad you got them and especially glad that your insurance covered them! It was certainly abnormal behavior. No sense in taking a chance.

 

[jojo@rolling acres farm]

The minute I saw the picuture of the fox I knew it had been ill.It is very thin and the coat is dull and off color. I'm glad you had the foresight to go in for the series of shots.

The fox pouplation in our neck of the woods is suffering from mange - somehow the effects of mange makes them exhibit out of the ordinary behavior as well. Something was obviously wrong with that thing - I'm so glad you and your dogs are okay!

 

[N. Virginia]

The picture of the fox was taken at night, so the color is not right...it's legs were very beautiful and black, but it was very, very thin and we have plenty of rabbits, so I think it was ill. My vet sais that many foxes in our area carry rabies even if they aren't stark raving mad.
Cheers,
N. VA

 

[anderson8505]

N. Virginia :

Here's an update: Got the series of rabies shots (6 the first time, then 1 in 3 day, 1 in 7 days and 1 in 14 days. Total cost: $8,000 +!!! Fortunately insurance has paid most of this. Wonder why it's so expensive. The dogs' shots were under $100 for both boosters. Maybe I should have gone to my vet for the shots!

In any event, I feel fine.

FYI, in researching how to get the foxes to leave my pasture (they have a den that is right where a horse could step), I found that there are ultrasonic scare aways...don't work well, nasty smelling liquids that one can purchase ...don't work well, or, male human urin could do the trick. Now...how do I get my husband to walk down there every day? (joke).

Cheers,
N. VA

Glad you have insurance and everyone is okay. A few years ago a bobcat attacked someone here and had rabies. You just never know!​

 

[bobbi-j]

N. Virginia :

Here's an update: Got the series of rabies shots (6 the first time, then 1 in 3 day, 1 in 7 days and 1 in 14 days. Total cost: $8,000 +!!! Fortunately insurance has paid most of this. Wonder why it's so expensive. The dogs' shots were under $100 for both boosters. Maybe I should have gone to my vet for the shots!

In any event, I feel fine.

FYI, in researching how to get the foxes to leave my pasture (they have a den that is right where a horse could step), I found that there are ultrasonic scare aways...don't work well, nasty smelling liquids that one can purchase ...don't work well, or, male human urin could do the trick. Now...how do I get my husband to walk down there every day? (joke).

Cheers,
N. VA

Heh, my DH is a farm boy. He prefers the great outdoors...​

 

[judial8907]

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For a necropsy you can usually have it taken care of by your local vet. What they will do is keep the body in their deep freezer until they are ready to remove the head. At that point they will send the head with the brain intact to the lab. for testing for rabies. I would definately call your game and fish dept to and let them know what happened, they may have a place of their own that will do the necropsy at probably no charge to you. I would get it tested though.

 

[suki'smom]

Sounds like pet fox behavior, but if it wasn't wagging its tail and squealing then it probably wasn't. My foxes bite when excited, often my feet and bare skin are the target. If I have something they want they will jump to try and get it. If it was indeed a wild one this is extremely peculiar behavior, thank goodness your dog was able to dispatch it before any harm was done. For some reason domestic or tamed wild foxes LOVE dogs. Better than me or other foxes even. I often use my dog as bait to catch a loose fox

works like a charm.

I am very glad that you and your dog are ok. I don't have to worry about wild foxes in my yard anymore as I have mature pairs so the smell keeps them away. Coons and possums too, not coyotes though...

 

[Erin K]

I'm glad you got your shots and all is well.

When I just read your story I thought YOU killed it. With your bare hands. Like you put your dog down and dove on the fox and broke it's neck. You were my HERO for a moment. (LOVE foxes, don't love them attacking people, pets, chickens.) I only realized after re reading a few times that your dog did the deed. I kept thinking, "why is everyone saying "good dogie" that woman is the hero!" lol

Side not, my mum got bit by a raccoon in broad daylight, it charged her. She didn't get the shots. I found that to be totally insane of her. So good for you getting them!