Integrated Treatment for an Injured Red Fox Kit (Vulpes vulpes): A Case Study

Authors

  • Lorrie K. Hale–Mitchell DVM, CVA University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign College of Veterinary Medicine,
  • Nichole Rosenhagen DVM University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine
  • Julia Whittington DVM University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.53607/wrb.v31.44

Keywords:

Red fox, Vulpes vulpes, TCVM, acupuncture, PROM, physical therapy, wildlife rehabilitation

Abstract

Combining western veterinary medicine protocols with traditional Chinese veterinary medicine and physical therapy to treat a traumatically injured red fox kit led to a successful outcome and eventual release of the young fox.

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Author Biographies

Lorrie K. Hale–Mitchell DVM, CVA, University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign College of Veterinary Medicine,

Dr. Hale-Mitchell is a Clinical Instructor with the Clinical Skills Learning Center at the University of Illinois, College of Veterinary Medicine. She is a former board member of NWRA, lecturer, and wet lab instructor at NWRA conferences. She is completing her certification in Veterinary Acupuncture.

Nichole Rosenhagen DVM, University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine

Nichole F. Rosenhagen is a third-year veterinary student at the University of Illinois, College of Veterinary Medicine (class of 2015) and a senior manager with the Wildlife Medicine Clinic at the College of Veterinary Medicine.

Julia Whittington DVM, University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine

Dr. Julia Whittington is director of the Wildlife Medicine Clinic, a Clinical Associate Professor with the Wildlife, Zoo, and Exotic Medicine service at the University of Illinois, College of Veterinary Medicine, and a member of NWRA.

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Adult male whip–poor–will (Caprimulgus vociferus). rtwork by Chris Kerrigan.

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Published

2013-12-31

How to Cite

Hale–Mitchell, L., Rosenhagen, N., & Whittington, J. (2013). Integrated Treatment for an Injured Red Fox Kit (Vulpes vulpes): A Case Study. Wildlife Rehabilitation Bulletin, 31(2), 1–7. https://doi.org/10.53607/wrb.v31.44

Issue

Vol. 31 No. 2 (2013)

Section

Case Studies

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