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What do you do if your dog gets bit by a fox?

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If your dog is bitten by a fox, then you will need to contact your vet and get an emergency appointment where your vet will provide first aid by cleaning and disinfecting the wound with an antiseptic. Then they'll dress the wound by bandaging it with an absorbent gauze pad and adhesive tape.


What happens if a dog catches a fox?

The most common conditions that foxes can spread to your dog include toxocariasis, mange, and infections from their bites. Toxocariasis, otherwise known as roundworm, can spread to your dog if he ingests or comes too close to fox feces.

Can a fox injure a dog?

It's a pretty rare occurrence, but in some situations, foxes can attack and eat dogs. It's happened before, but it's such a rarity and so easily avoided that there's not much cause for concern.

What should I do if my dog was bitten?

If you are unable to get to the vet right away, it is essential to clean the wound as soon as possible, and keep it clean.1Gently wash the bite wound with soap and water and pat dry with a clean dry gauze pad.2Dab the wound with hydrogen peroxide, chlorhexidene or betadine to help kill germs.

What size dog will a fox attack?

Wild foxes But will a red fox attack a dog? Probably not; red foxes usually target any small animal that weighs up to 3.5 kg (7.7 lb). This would rule out most typically sized dogs. However, dogs such as Chihuahuas fall into this weight bracket, so a red fox could attack a small dog given the right circumstances.

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