are foxes dangerous as pets
It is true that to see a fox in a place where people live is a strange sight and no one should ever try to pet or corner a fox in order to catch it with their bare hands as they will become aggressive when cornered. But in general, foxes are not especially dangerous to humans or some pets.They will feed on livestock that is small such as poultry, rabbits or other small newborn animals. There have been cases where there have been some attacks, but generally speaking it is not a common occurrence.t is true that to see a fox in a place where people live is a strange sight and no one should ever try to pet or corner a fox in order to catch it with their bare hands as they will become aggressive when cornered. But in general, foxes are not especially dangerous to humans or some pets. Rabies and mange in foxes. Foxes aren't dangerous to humans, except when they are rabid, which is very rare. Although foxes sometimes succumb to rabies, the good news is that the fox strain of the disease has rarely if ever been transmitted to a human in this country.Luckily, post-exposure treatment is 100% effective if promptly administered.ou may be concerned about your pets being outdoors when foxes are around. With a few exceptions, the precautions you should take are the very same things that are appropriate to do for your pets even if foxes were not around. Small Pets. While Red foxes are not dangerous to humans, for the most part, they can be dangerous to other animals. Small pets such as cats and tiny dogs may be seen as prey or as interlopers on a fox's territory.ed foxes, or Vulpes vulpes, are part of the Canidae family. They can grow up to 39 inches in length from head to the tip of the tail and about 15 pounds. Although foxes are not aggressive animals by nature, they have been known to attack if they feel threatened or cornered. Foxes are naturally very timid creatures, and can become very tamed, however just like any wild animal, they cannot fully be trusted as they are far from being domesticated.lthough foxes are not aggressive animals by nature, they have been known to attack if they feel threatened or cornered. Foxes are naturally very timid creatures, and can become very tamed, however just like any wild animal, they cannot fully be trusted as they are far from being domesticated. Many people consider the fox a dangerous animal. I know, because I get a lot of concerned phone calls and emails from people who are worried that a fox is going to cause some harm to them.t is true that to see a fox in a place where people live is a strange sight and no one should ever try to pet or corner a fox in order to catch it with their bare hands as they will become aggressive when cornered. But in general, foxes are not especially dangerous to humans or some pets. Apart from the domesticated silver fox, the fennec fox is the only other species of fox which can be kept as a pet and is considered domesticated by the United States Department of Agriculture. Fennec foxes are the smallest species of foxes and are native to the Sahara desert and parts of North Africa.part from the domesticated silver fox, the fennec fox is the only other species of fox which can be kept as a pet and is considered domesticated by the United States Department of Agriculture. Fennec foxes are the smallest species of foxes and are native to the Sahara desert and parts of North Africa. Diseases They May Carry. The one danger that foxes do present is the danger of disease. They are a possible carrier of rabies and a bite can cause an infection. They can also defecate close to where people live and the bacteria can spread when the feces dry or when a dog gets too close.t is true that to see a fox in a place where people live is a strange sight and no one should ever try to pet or corner a fox in order to catch it with their bare hands as they will become aggressive when cornered. But in general, foxes are not especially dangerous to humans or some pets. 10. With the exception of the tiny Fennec fox (or the domesticated Silver/Siberian Fox), I don't recommend keeping Arctic or Red foxes as pets. They can become very tame, but never fully trustworthy and are especially dangerous around children. They are far from being domesticated.0. With the exception of the tiny Fennec fox (or the domesticated Silver/Siberian Fox), I don't recommend keeping Arctic or Red foxes as pets. They can become very tame, but never fully trustworthy and are especially dangerous around children. They are far from being domesticated. Foxes. With the exception of the tiny Fennec fox (or the domesticated Silver/Siberian Fox), I don't recommend keeping Arctic or Red foxes as pets. They can become very tame, but never fully trustworthy and are especially dangerous around children. They are far from being domesticated.0. With the exception of the tiny Fennec fox (or the domesticated Silver/Siberian Fox), I don't recommend keeping Arctic or Red foxes as pets. They can become very tame, but never fully trustworthy and are especially dangerous around children. They are far from being domesticated. Foxes and pets. You may be concerned about your pets being outdoors when foxes are around. With a few exceptions, the precautions you should take are the very same things that are appropriate to do for your pets even if foxes were not around.ou may be concerned about your pets being outdoors when foxes are around. With a few exceptions, the precautions you should take are the very same things that are appropriate to do for your pets even if foxes were not around.
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