a lesson for us all i think. foxes feed on all sorts of filth, and invariably carry nasty bacteria in their mouths. a slash wound is generally not too bad, but punctures almost always fester if not treated right.
ANY wound should be washed out as soon as possible, pure water is as good as anything, you can use iodine solutions but if they are too strong they will actually damage the new tissue. more important than what you use, is how thoroughly you clean it. slash wounds are easy to clean, but punctures need to be properly flushed with a syringe. they should be flushed twice a day and any