Emergency Prep · Wildlife
Predator Triage
Mange, Poison, and Emergency Response for Foxes and Coyotes
The hairless fox in the yard, the coyote dragging its back legs on the shoulder. 10 modules on sarcoptic mange (curable, if a vet gets it), secondary rodenticide poisoning, broken pelvises, distemper twitching, the blanket-and-tote containment that keeps teeth off you, why feeding a fox sentences it to death, the 50-foot rule, illegal snares, mange mites that jump to your dog, and finding an RVS-permitted rehabber before the shelter euthanizes.
About this course
A wild canine in trouble looks like a dog in trouble, and that's exactly the problem: your dog instincts will get you bitten. This course rebuilds them for foxes and coyotes. You'll learn to read the three things that bring wild canines into yards: sarcoptic mange (the leathery, hairless, starving fox, fully curable with veterinary treatment), secondary rodenticide poisoning (pale gums, lethargy, bleeding, from eating poisoned mice), and distemper (crusted eyes, hard footpads, rhythmic twitching). It covers the car-strike pelvis, why you never restrain a wild canine by hand and how a heavy blanket and a lidded storage tote do the job instead, why the kind neighbour feeding the fox is killing it, the 50-foot rule while you wait for animal control, what to do and not do at an illegal snare, how mange mites ride your gear home to your dog, and why the only legal, survivable destination is a rehabilitator or sanctuary with a rabies-vector permit.
What you'll learn
- Sarcoptic mange: the hairless, starving fox and why it's curable with vet treatment
- Secondary rodenticide poisoning and canine distemper: the signs that matter
- Car-strike pelvic injuries, and why you never restrain a wild canine by hand
- Blanket-and-tote containment, and why feeding foxes sentences them to death
- The 50-foot rule, waiting for animal control, and illegal snare traps
- Rabies, mange and tapeworm protection for you and your dog, and the RVS rehabber hand-off
Who this is for
Suburban homeowners who've seen a mangy fox, rural drivers, dog owners, people who've been feeding 'their' fox, and rescue volunteers who want to handle wild canines without getting bitten or breaking the law.
Course outline (10 modules)
Quiz & Certificate
Knowledge quiz
After completing all lessons, take a short quiz to test your understanding.
Go to quiz →Completion certificate
Pass the quiz and earn a shareable certificate of completion.
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$9.99 · Lifetime access · 10 lessons