Do possums attack dogs?

Possums do not attack other pets normally; they only do so when they come in contact with the animals. Possums cannot attack dogs and cats because of their sizes, however, Possums have been found to attack smaller rats, birds, and insects. ... Go back to the How to get rid of opossums home page. read more

Possums do not attack other pets normally; they only do so when they come in contact with the animals. Possums cannot attack dogs and cats because of their sizes, however, Possums have been found to attack smaller rats, birds, and insects. read more

That said, in rare instances, opossums will attack, particularly when they have to defend themselves, just like any other animal would. So if your dog messes with a possum, and the possum doesn't play dead, it might bite back. In this case, a possum is dangerous to a dog or any other pet, like a cat. read more

I don't think a possum would ever willingly attack a dog for no reason, and if one did I would worry about rabies. 1.3k Views · View Upvoters Matthew Greene, Pit Bull owner & enthusiast for more than 25 years. read more