Because foxes are wild animals and they have very specific needs, regular veterinarians typically can't treat foxes. Instead, foxes must see a veterinary specialist when they need medical attention.
Foxes can be spayed and neutered just like dogs and cats. Veterinarians recommend having this done at six months of age. It's very important not to bring your pet fox out in public. If you do and it bites someone, that person can report it. When that happens, the fox is euthanized so it can be tested for rabies. Medical and veterinary professionals are required to report fox bites to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The cost of a fox varies greatly. It's also important to keep in mind that this price is only for the animal itself.
Feeding, housing and cleaning a fox adds up to much more. Foxes in captivity can live up to about 14 years. However, in the wild, foxes usually only live a few years.
Foxes are illegal to own in most states -- and animal rights activists are fighting to make this the law in all 50 states soon. In the states where it's still legal to own a fox, owners need to acquire a permit. If you talk to wild animal experts, you'll find some that some are OK with the idea of people owning foxes, but most strongly discourage it. Foxes require a lot of time, energy, money and expertise that most people simply don't have.
People who have owned foxes in the past say that it's a full-time job. Most animal advocacy groups strongly advise against keeping a fox as a pet. Pet Assure is the largest veterinary network in the U. Pet Assure powers DVM Network, a brand built to support our participating veterinary professionals and help them grow their practice.
Visit www. Do Foxes Make Good Pets? Reading time: 4 minutes. Are foxes generally high-energy or low-energy animals? Physical Characteristics: Dark gray to brown to bluish-brown coat in the summer; white or creamy white thick coat in winter; long, bushy tail; short nose; small curled-back ears; short, stubby legs.
Gray foxes Urocyon cinereoargenteus used to be the most common fox found in the U. Over the centuries, human encroachment and deforestation have allowed red foxes to become the most dominant species. Gray foxes are the calmest and friendliest fox species. Usually, most foxes are wary of strangers, however, gray foxes are amiable and affectionate with most people.
Grays and most other foxes will never be truly housebroken, even though gray fox urine is not as pungent as other species. They can be troublemakers in the house by digging up carpets, marking territory, and eating or chewing random things that they shouldn't. Physical Characteristics: Peppery gray coat on top, reddish-brown on its sides, chest and back of head; reddish-colored legs and feet; long, bushy tail with a black stripe on top; pointed ears; pointed muzzle; long, hooked claws.
A small species, the bat-eared fox Otocyon megalotis is an uncommon species to find and to keep. These foxes are native to the plains of Africa. In the wild, they are primarily an insectivorous species with termites and dung beetles making up 80 percent of their natural diet. As pets, they can be fed meat, and vegetables.
These foxes have been kept indoors by owners. But, similar to other fox species, bat-eared foxes need an escape-proof enclosure. Beware of digging and scent marking with this fox species, too. Physical Characteristics: Unusually large ears; yellowish-gray coat; black face and legs; black-tipped ears and tail.
Hailing from the North American grasslands, swift foxes Vulpes velox are a small species of fox that are a rare find in the exotic pet trade. This species is known to have a loving temperament and is less noisy and energetic than fennec foxes. Some reports claim this species is easier to train to use a litter box. Swift foxes are omnivores. Its diet includes grasses, fruits, small mammals, carrion, and insects. In the wild, this species lives up to 6 years.
As pets, their life expectancy can increase to 14 years. Physical Characteristics: Dark, grayish, tan coat coloration that extends to a yellowish-tan color across its sides and legs; pale yellow to white-colored throat, chest, and belly; black-tipped tail; black patches on its muzzle; large ears.
The kit fox Vulpes macrotis species is closely related to the swift fox. It is about the same size and is native to southwestern North America. A naturally inquisitive species, it has little fear of humans and can form deep bonds with its owner.
In the wild, it is an omnivore. As a pet, it should be fed a combo diet of high quality, protein-rich dog food, cooked or raw meats, vegetables, and fruits for variety.
Special treats can include hidden crickets or mealworms to stimulate their foraging instinct. Very rarely does this species make noise, but when it does, the sounds can include low barks or growls.
This fox species is one of the easiest to litter or potty pad train. Being that foxes like to climb, get this species a cat tree or cat condo. Provide a sandbox for this fox to dig holes, which is one of its favorite activities. Physical Characteristics: Big-eared; grayish orange topcoat with a white underbelly; black-tipped tail.
The pale fox Vulpes pallida is native to the Sahara Desert. This species is another rarity in the exotic pet trade. Pale foxes are a low-odor species, easier to train than fennec foxes, and have a friendly disposition.
They tend to be vocal and make loud, high-pitched screeches like fennec foxes. Physical Characteristics: Pale, sandy-colored coat; whitish underbelly; long-bodied; relatively short legs; narrow muzzle; long ears and rounded at the top; bushy, black-tipped tail. Corsac foxes Vulpes corsac hail from northern Asia. Rarely kept as pets in the U. This species is commonly compared to swift foxes in behavior, care, and appearance. Corsac foxes are much easier to potty-train than most foxes, however, they do tend to scent mark and their urine is pungent.
If the fox is not bathed regular, its coat will be smelly. If you keep this species in the home, give it a climbing structure. USDA facility and would prefer not to ship. They are hand raised, socialised , and looking for their new home. I have 2 female Fennec Foxes for sale. They Were born on Sept 6th , and are still on the bottle. Pics in the add were taken on Oct 20th. Call or email if you live in a legal state and have questions. Beautiful, female Red Fox.
She is 5 - 6 months old. She will make a great breeder or display. Not aggressive, easy to work around, but too timid to be a pet. To purchase or for information, come by the store or call us at Has never been exposed. She can be handled with time. She does not like men. Closing our zoo so many animals will be re-homed. Please serious enquirers only.
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There are about 25 breeding pairs available, many color choices including some albino whites, red, silver. Can s Adorable male and female fennec kits available to approved homes, preferably USDA. Please know your county and state laws. He is past the bonding period but would make a great companion for another fox. Call for inquires. Breeding pairs of fox. Selling as a group. One month old , on the bottle every 4 hours , super simple to mix their formula will give you the recipe we use fox valley , kmr ,mixed with a few other healthy nutrients , great little eaters!
Cuddly , affectionate, human imprinted. Raised with Before thinking about buying a fox, there are some things you need to know. First of all, owning a fox is not like owning a cat or a dog. These are wild animals and are subject to special regulations. These regulations vary from state to state. For instance, if you live in Arkansas, you cannot import foxes from other 19 states, including Ohio, Texas, Montana or New York.
However, you are allowed to catch a fox in the wild and keep it as your pet without any permit.
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