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Any experience of foxes attacking dogs?

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liveforsummer · 21/01/2025 22:39

Tonight my terrier was chased for a prolonged period by a fox. I suddenly heard her screeching whilst feeding the horses only to turn and see her being pursued by a fox. They passed me multiple times at high speed. I was shouting, clapping and throwing buckets at the fox to distract it but it didn't seem to register my presence. After a time probably close to 10 minutes, my dog bolted for the main stable yard which is a fair distance away and well lit and busy. She must have shaken off the fox at this point as she crossed the brightly lit area. Has anyone ever experienced a fox attack on a dog? She's pretty balsy and is unafraid of the horses and holds her own with the dog having goats and tame sheep so I was surprised it chased her although it clearly is a very brave fox. She seems ok physically so I don't think the fox actually got hold of her although the noise she was making at times suggested otherwise

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Birthdaycakewithwine · 21/01/2025 23:04

Oh God how scary. Hope she and you are both ok! I was walking my dog (a little Shih Tzu cross) the other night and a fox passed by us and stared at her for a couple of seconds as we walked by and then it ran off in the other direction. It did make me jump as it seemed to appear suddenly out of nowhere !

Birthdaycakewithwine · 21/01/2025 23:06

Meant to add....
sorry not much help but this fox we came across seemed curious but more timid.

kinkytoes · 21/01/2025 23:09

It's their mating season so they're not exactly acting rationally atm 😄

Could they have been playing?

user16111111 · 21/01/2025 23:29

Oh dog got the mange after a fight with a fox at my DH work yard. She had to be put on antibiotics to clear it up. I hope your dog is ok but keep an eye

liveforsummer · 22/01/2025 07:55

Thanks. There was no broken skin but I will definitely keep an eye and also call vet to see if an extra flea treatment might be needed

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liveforsummer · 22/01/2025 07:56

kinkytoes · 21/01/2025 23:09

It's their mating season so they're not exactly acting rationally atm 😄

Could they have been playing?

Fox might have been but little doggo definitely wasn't. Was rather too speedy and relentless for play though I'd say

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