PIC FROM CATERS NEWS - (PICTURED: Foxey Lady) - SHE may be one of natures most cunning creatures but Basil the cub was outfoxed by an empty crisp bag.
The fox cub broke her hip and suffered severe dehydration after she became stuck in a crisp packet, trying to pick out crumbs.A member of the public discovered the fox in a state of near collapse and took her to Swanbridge Veterinary Hospital in Tranby Lane, Swanland.Now, the fox, nicknamed Basil despite being a vixen, is recovering well after major surgery on her hip.
Shes being put through her paces on a treadmill to build up her muscles.
Staff are also using treatment in a hydrotherapy pool to improve her mobility in the hope of returning her to the wild.
Veterinary nurse Caroline Clark, 47, said the fox still had the crisp bag on her head when she arrived at the surgery.
She was very badly dehydrated, and an emergency drip had to be set up to give her fluids intravenously, says Caroline.SEE CATERS COPY
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