We were very pleased to see this fox return home to Haywards Heath earlier this week.
He came into our care in November last year after he was found entangled in a football netting type mesh fencing.
On arrival he had the remainder of netting removed from his leg as well as the flystrike surrounding it removed.
Initial thoughts were he would only be with us a few days, as the netting didn't seem to have done any damage, however a few days in and the skin had all started to break down and 'sluff' off.
This happens because of the pressure when the netting was attached and is why any animal that has been entangled is brought into care for monitoring before they are re released.
He was seen by vet Chris Hall from Henley House who initially cleaned, dressed and bandaged the largest wound as well as cleaning 2 other injuries the netting had caused around the flank area and his underside.
The largest wound also had the bone exposed so we knew it wasn't going to be a quick healing process.
We were very lucky that he kept the bandages on and we were able to change them every other day so we could monitor and continue to flush the wound.
Once fully healed the bandages were left off and he could use his leg fully again, showing his balancing skills too! (see last photo)
Finally then given the all clear to return home just in time for breeding season. ...
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