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Metaldehyde intoxication in a red fox ( Vulpes vulpes )
Author(s) -
Sabater Mikel,
Pérez Marisa,
Calvo Carrasco Daniel
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
veterinary record case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.165
H-Index - 4
ISSN - 2052-6121
DOI - 10.1136/vetreccr-2014-000062
Subject(s) - vulpes , wildlife , medicine , livestock , zoology , veterinary medicine , biology , ecology , predation
Metaldehyde toxicity has been commonly reported in different species, including dogs, cats, horses, livestock and wildlife, but the authors are not aware of previously described cases in red foxes. A juvenile red fox ( Vulpes vulpes ) intoxicated with metaldehyde was presented and successfully treated, allowing it to be released back into the wild. Clinical signs, diagnostic test results, treatment and evolution for this case are described and a review made about metaldehyde intoxication. Red foxes are abundant native species in the UK and metaldehyde is still used as a mollusc control measure. This case report is written to provide more information about metaldehyde intoxication in this species.