Will a fox attack a dog?

The reason they do not attack dogs, cats or humans is because they are not something that a fox sees as prey. Though it could happen that a fox tries to attack a dog or more likely a cat, they will be scared off when the noise begins or when a cat’s claws come out. read more

Most dogs are not at risk from an attack by a fox unless they have threatened its young, but they still should not be left outside unattended for a host of safety reasons, including harassment or dog-napping. read more

Foxes are nocturnal mammals that are most likely to be active at night, meaning that guarding your animals from fox attacks during the dark hours is a large part of the challenge. Foxes can live for up to fifteen years in the wild, although most foxes living in urban areas tend to live for just five years or less. read more