Wildlife Welfare

Wild Fox Urban Welfare and Mange Treatment

Supporting urban fox welfare and the treatment of sarcoptic mange in urban fox populations.

Key Facts

Sarcoptic mange is the most significant welfare threat to urban fox populations across the UK
Untreated mange causes severe pruritus, self-trauma, secondary infection, and death over weeks to months
Homeopathic mange treatment is not effective - ivermectin-based oral treatment via bait is the evidence-based approach
The National Fox Welfare Society provides free mange treatment advice and medicated bait to the public

Welfare Considerations

Sarcoptic mange causes prolonged, severe suffering in foxes before death - one of the most significant welfare conditions in urban wildlife. Effective treatment using medicated bait is accessible to the public and can cure individual foxes within weeks. Public awareness of treatment options is the critical welfare intervention.

What You Can Do

Contact the National Fox Welfare Society if you see a fox with suspected mange in your area
Provide medicated bait as directed - do not touch foxes with mange as human transmission is possible
Report fox welfare concerns to local wildlife rescue organisations