2025-10-27 – Weekly Veterinarian News : Urban foxes and mange management

Last week in the veterinarian forum, discussions ranged from clinical challenges to career advice. Members shared insights on managing mange in urban foxes, a topic sparked by increasing urban wildlife interactions. The community also delved into the technical aspects of dental health, debating which teeth are most prone to breakage from hard chews. Another recurring theme was emergency procedures, particularly the debate on whether to intubate or stabilize first in dyspneic cats—a critical decision point in emergency medicine.


This Week’s Hot Topics

Managing mange in urban foxes
This discussion sheds light on the real-world challenges of treating wildlife in city environments. It’s a fascinating look at how urbanization affects animal health.
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Which tooth breaks most on hard chews
Vets are sharing their experiences and findings on dental fractures, focusing on which teeth are most vulnerable. This is a practical topic for anyone dealing with canine patients.
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Intubate or stabilize first on dyspneic cats
A lively debate on the best emergency procedures for cats with breathing difficulties. This one is a must-read for emergency veterinarians.
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2025-10-16 – Weekly Veterinarian Jobs: Emergency vets needed for weekend shifts
An important update for those seeking new opportunities. The demand for emergency vets is highlighted, specifically for weekend shifts.
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How low is a palpable femoral BP
This thread dives into the nuances of blood pressure assessment, a crucial skill in veterinary practice.
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FAQ/Guidelines
A resourceful link for new and existing members to understand forum guidelines and improve community interaction.
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Admin Guide: Getting Started
A handy guide for those new to the admin side of the forum, providing tips and tricks for effective management.
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Key Skills Every Veterinarian Should Develop
A reflective discussion on essential skills for career growth, offering perspectives from seasoned professionals.
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Famous Veterinarians Who Changed the Field
An inspiring look at veterinarians who have made significant contributions to the field, perfect for a dose of motivation.
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Unusual Animal Cases You’ve Treated
Members share their most intriguing and challenging cases, providing valuable learning opportunities from real-world experiences.
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Thanks for staying connected with the community. Looking forward to more engaging conversations and shared learning in the week ahead.

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On urban fox mange, we’ve had the best results partnering with @CityWildlife to trap and apply imidacloprid/moxidectin three weeks in a row — coats rebound faster than monthly and we miss fewer animals. On the hard chews debate, most fractures I fix are maxillary 4th premolars; if a thumbnail can’t dent it, it’s too hard — do check local permits before any field treatment.

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Trail-cam check at day 14 helped us time a second selamectin; Merck notes reinfestation risk: https://www.merckvetmanual.com/integumentary-system/mange/sarcoptic-mange-in-dogs.

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I snagged a remote cruelty intake contract last spring because I applied within two hours — these are “posted in real-time” and vanish, . Set alerts and keep a single PDF with resume + ACO cert/rabies titer ready to drop in; NACA’s board updates fast too: Animal Control Career Center – Job Board | National Animal Care & Control Association. Small caveat: a lot of the ‘remote’ roles are hybrid call-center or after-hours dispatch, so read the schedule notes — anyone seeing truly work-from-anywhere field support yet?

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Quick example: we’ve had good luck with the My Weigh iBalance i1200 for ‘65 g’ twice-daily plans; 0.1 g stays stable if clients use the AC adapter and put a thin rubber mat under the scale. Minor caveat: the platform sits a bit high for tiny bowls, so I swap in a low-profile metal ramekin; model info: https://www.myweigh.com/product/ibalance-1200/. Would that be within budget for a 7 kg weight-loss case, @OP?

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