Do Foxes Attack Dogs or Cats? Fox attacks on dogs are rare because these animals try to evade conflict. However, they will defend themselves against a dog if cornered. Adult cats are usually safe, but a fox may hunt and prey on kittens.
Will a fox hurt my dog?
The bottom line is, it's very unlikely for a fox to attack a dog, even a small dog unless it has been cornered and is ill. It's more likely that your dog will chase and attack a fox than vice versa, as most of the time the fox will avoid canines.
Would a fox try to kill a small dog?
Even smaller dogs are not seen as a threat or as prey to a fox, and it is very rare that a fox would try to attack your dog unless completely unavoidable. Generally, foxes tend to attack small animals that weigh up to 3.5 kg, and so most dogs would be of no interest to a fox.
Do foxes scare dogs?
In my experience, foxes are wary of dogs, certainly of medium to large breeds, but there have been some reports of unperturbed foxes 'intimidating' people out walking their dogs; these reports are often dismissed by researchers, but I have received several accounts of such instances and feel they warrant mention.
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