The Fawn Was Found With Dogs

What is the condition of the fawn?

Is the fawn injured?	Yes
Is the fawn in the dog's mouth?	Yes
Was the fawn chased over a long distance?	No

If you answered no to all of these,
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Background information Dogs are a real threat to fawns. Fawns can be violently shaken, bitten, and chased by dogs of any size. Any fawn that has had an encounter with a dog needs to be closely examined for possible puncture wounds. Fawns have thin hides that a dog's teeth can easily puncture. Meticulous examination for small punctures especially on the chest and belly is needed since internal organs may be injured. If after careful examination, the fawn is found to have no more than superficial scrapes and scratches, administer first aid and return the fawn to the doe.

Sometimes dogs can chase a fawn over a long distance. The fawn is physically fine, but the point of origin is unknown. This is a fawn that is old enough to bolt and try to outrun a predator. If returned, how can the fawn possibly find its mother again? Usually, fawns will crisscross their own backyard, so to speak. Additionally, the interdigital scent glands enable the fawn to retrace its own steps and allows the doe track her fawn from their last feeding site.