Cape Wildlife Center has to perform operation on juvenile Fox entangled in plastic 6 pack holder

“Save a critter, clean up your litter!

This juvenile Red Fox was admitted today after a homeowner found it in distress and having trouble moving. Our team quickly noticed it’s front two legs had been entangled in a plastic 6 pack holder. The resulting lacerations were so severe that we suspect he has been tangled in this piece of litter for quite some time and has grown around it. It finally reached a point where it was fully restricting his movement and had caused damage to the underlying tissues and muscle.

Our vet team sedated the fox and carefully cut away the plastic rings. The wounds were cleaned and then bandaged. He has been started on antibiotics, fluids and strong pain medications. His prognosis is guarded, but we are keeping our fingers crossed for this little guy.

Please remember to dispose of litter properly, and ALWAYS cut apart your plastic rings before disposal. It could save a life.

If you would like to make a donation to his care, and to the care of other patients like him, please click this link. Thank you! -Cape Wildlife Center.”

Cape Wildlife Center photos.