| When people think of the fox, the first thing that | | | | providing a litter box and giving a reward after seeing |
| comes to mind is the animal where men armed with | | | | the pet do it in the assigned spot. Scolding or punishing |
| guns and accompanied by dogs go on a hunt. This | | | | the animal won't work since this just makes the pet |
| event, which is quite popular in many parts of Europe | | | | wilder so it should be avoided. |
| and in the United States, still happens today. | | | | The fox is prone to the same diseases and problems |
| The fox is closely related to dogs, wolves and jackals. | | | | that dogs encounter. Bringing it to the vet for a regular |
| The pointed nose, bushy tail and at times long ears | | | | checkup and vaccinations can prevent this from |
| make this distinction. This animal travels alone and is | | | | happening. The diet of this creature can be vegetables |
| very wary of humans. Given these facts, can such a | | | | or meat and even a mixture of both. |
| creature be brought home and cared for as an exotic | | | | The average life span of a fox in the wild is from two |
| pet? | | | | to three years. Being cared for in captivity, this can go |
| It is possible. The Russians were able to domesticate | | | | from ten to twelve. If the owner decides to breed, |
| the Silver Fox after 45 years of hard work. Another | | | | adequate shelter and ground to burrow the new born |
| example is the Fennec Fox, which is commonly found | | | | pups must be provided since this is where it will |
| in North Africa. | | | | happen. |
| Both species are known to be very social and require | | | | You shouldn't disturb the fox during this time and just |
| a lot of attention. To make sure the pet doesn't | | | | wait till the pups come out because the threat from |
| destroy the household or the surrounding areas, the | | | | outsiders has prompted some mothers to kill their |
| fox can be tied up or secured in a kennel. | | | | young. Studies have shown pups taken away from |
| These animals need a lot of exercise. The owner can | | | | the mother after whelping are friendlier so this should |
| walk it around the neighborhood on a leash but make | | | | be monitored. |
| sure it doesn't get loose because the creature can run | | | | The fox can be an exotic pet. Doing some research |
| fast and will take some time to catch. | | | | will surely make this a great experience. |
| Foxes need to be toilet trained. This can be done by | | | | |