Lucas Reynard & Paul Woods

Pet Foxes

The ultimate fox wiki/guide and #1 stop ebook covering a broad variety of
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 Dedication
To all fox lovers, fox pet owners and my late mother (1956 - 2018) who taught me
everything I know as well as compassion for others and animals alike. Also my
father who helped co-write and edit this ebook. Finally to my mother who I miss
dearly and always will be remembered. She brought me into this world and given
me the kind heart I have today. I wouldn’t of been able to survive all those years
without her. Love you mom R.I.P.
 Contents

Contents 4
Introduction 5
Sample Personal Stories 6
Fox Pets 16
Tips For Your Pet Fox 18
Bonding 18
Can foxes be domesticated 18
Best recommended type foxes for pets 19
Legalization of owning a fox (Licensing requirements by state) 19
Traveling with your fox 21
Suggested age for purchasing foxes 21
Vet requirements 21
Dental care 27
Teething habits/suggestions 28
Safety/Living with people/Children/Babies/Other pets 29
Food requirements/nutritional supplements 30
Weather conditions 31
Living/space requirements 32
Equipment requirements 32
Toys 33
Breeding 34
Training 34
Where to buy foxes 36
Pros and cons to having a fox as a pet 36
Precautions 38
Supplies & Suppliers 38
Copyright 39
Disclaimer 39
Quiz Winners 40
 Introduction

Currently, we are the only existing ebook of its kind. We are

committed fox lovers and supporters.

This ebook is aimed to educate, guide, advise and entertain you about the
process of being the lucky owner of a pet fox.

We will take you through all aspects of having a fox as a pet. For example,
caring for them, dietary, safety, and health related requirements,
understanding them and how they won’t change certain behaviors, learning
to give them and you the best environment to accommodate your mutual
interests. We’ve done extensive research, talked with owners of foxes who
have (and had) them as pets for many years. Hope you enjoy this journey.

We will be requesting and accepting submissions, from experts, fox

owners, fans of foxes, breeders, suppliers, ect.. We’ve tried to include
whatever topics, concerns, questions and common issues that should be
considered for potential and actual fox pet owners. We encourage you to
educate my public and customers, some of whom are themselves owners
of pet foxes and we value their experience and wisdom. Please feel free to
contribute any information, photos, links to videos, comments, advice and
stories you wish to share with our readers. We would be grateful for your
valuable information, including interesting stories, facts, photos,
experiences. Short stories as to why you love foxes or how better to buy,
own, train and take care of fox pets. This information will be added and
then distributed to my ebook customers who have a continued interest in
learning about foxes.

Ever wanted to learn about having foxes as pets but never were quite sure
as to where to look or where to start? Well look no further because you’ve
found the ebook of your dreams!
 Sample Personal Stories
Author Lucas Reynard:
For me, it started out with YouTube vids watching how fox pet owners
interact with their foxes and how they grew this unique strong love and
bond. There’s one youtube video out there that I would highly recommend
you start out with that will get you on the fox bandwagon. If this doesn’t sell
you already. I don’t know what will, it’s called “Jack the fox”. A
heartwarming real life story of an old man and his pet red fox as he takes
us into the reality of what it’s really like to take care of a fox and how
wrongfully misunderstood as animals they are. It will fill your heart with
warmth and love and change your whole perspective if you’re not won over
by the idea of having a fox for a pet or at least learn to appreciate them
better than you did. Be warned for cuteness overload.

Since my introduction to the possibility of having a fox for a pet, I found

other fox pet owners who distributed videos, demonstrating the various
types of foxes and how playful, bright and engaging foxes can be as pets.

Foxes have become an obsession. From their cute features, playful cat-like
mannerisms to their adorable little sounds they make, foxes have become
my all time favorite animal. I think they are deeply misunderstood and make
great companions if you’re willing to take the time, learn how to acquire
them, train them, take care of them and bond with them.

When faced with the decision to own a cat or dog, I’ll always chose a fox
because they are like both in one big fluff ball of fur and I love them.
Fox Pet Owners

Noel (Tyr & Loki):

What I want to get across is the same I always say… it is not easy having a
fox as a family member and it is not for everyone. People that have foxes
on the internet including me make it look easy because the viewer is only
seeing 10 minutes of the life of the fox family. I try showing all aspects of
keeping a fox as a family member, the good and the bad so people don’t
think it is all fun and giggles. It takes a lot of patience and willpower to
handle their thinking and behavior. What happens when you domesticate a
fox you get a domesticated fox which is nowhere near as having a dog. The
reason fox owners say they act like dog and cats is so everyone else can
get a glimpse and a simple understanding of what it’s like but in reality they
are nowhere close to a dog or a cat, they are a fox. It’s like there’s a bear
playing with a ball so the bear is dog like. Yes playing with the ball is a dog
characteristic and more well known for dogs to do but a bear and a dog are
nowhere near to being the same or close. Yea.. they both eat, breath
oxygen, but they are not the same and should not be treated the same

The most common misconception 80% of people have is that if it works for
a dog it has to work for a fox. The only thing that comes close is what not to
feed them which is the same as dogs. Foxes are called the cat like canine
and are actually closer to cats than dogs, they are the only canines that
have semi-retractable claws just like a cat, just like a cat their bodied do not
produce taurine which is primarily found in the soft tissues of animals,
stomach, liver, intestines, heart, lungs which goes to show that cats are
more on the wild side than dogs. Their jumping abilities are closer to a cat
than a dog, Loki and TYR could both jump over 6 feet in the air from a
sitting position which makes them living in a home a bit more difficult
because they still have the curiosity and playfulness of a dog and the agility
and attitude of a cat so that makes for a great destructive combination.
I describe a fox as a 14 pound ferret that plays like a dog with the attitude
of a cat that has the attention span of a squirrel with the intelligence of a
raccoon and that is only 50%, the other 50% is pure fox

You can read up on owning a fox, you can see all of the fox videos on the
internet, you can talk to all the fox owners out there but you will only gain
20% of the knowledge of what is needed to handle one. Until you have one
then and only then do you completely understand what it is like to have one
as a family member but unfortunately a lot of people jump in thinking they
are ready but when the fox hits about 4 -5 months old is when that cute
fuzzy little darling starts turning into a real fox and that’s when reality hits
and they figure out it is not for them. Foxes build a unbreakable bond with
those who raised them from birth to about 5 months old, that person will
always be family to them. The trust will always be there because foxes in
the wild get kicked out of the den at about 6 months old so they have to
fend for themselves and about 60% don’t make it.

All foxes instinctively know that so around 6 months old they go through
what is called the “October crazies” which is when that is supposed to
happen but when your fox realizes that it did not happen and you are still
with them and love them, they now have full trust in you and whoever was
around them during that time so getting rid of the fox because you just
figured out that it was not for you around when that time is devastating for
the fox and their trust factor. So many foxes get donated or surrendered
when they hit 6 – 7 months old it is heartbreaking and the one that suffers
is the fox.

Having a fox is very time consuming and very rewarding at the end but a lot
of work has to be put into it in order to have a good relationship and a
livable house for both parties. If the fox is going to be indoors more than
20% of the time then the littler training is very important to get under control
in the first year. If you have your fox inside and outside this is going to
create a real challenge because the fox’s instinct are going to kick in when
they are outside and bring that with them when they are inside the house.
In my experience if you have the fox inside since birth they will get
accustomed to going to the bathroom in their litter box and not all over the
house, if you have your fox outside and then bring them in on occasion
they will go to the bathroom all over the place.
My foxes have been indoor foxes with outside playtime. Loki and TYR were
both litter trained at 7 weeks old and always used their litter box 100% of
the time. Other fox owners have had trouble with the litter training inside
the house. Every fox is unique and they each have their own personality
and behavior patterns.

When having one of these beautiful creatures inside your house or outside
you have to protect the fox from themselves. This means to make sure
there is nothing in their area that they can hurt themselves with, this
includes simple thing like paper, string, and some toys believe it or not. If a
fox eats a 2 foot piece of string or yarn it can get stuck in their intestinal
track and cause some serious damage. They can also eat the stuffing from
their toys that will also cause a blockage. You can have any nick-knacks in
the house because they will destroy them and they can also ingest them.
You have to supervise your fox 100% of the time they are in the house and
running freely because they will get into trouble and some of the trouble
they get into you will not even see it coming till it’s too late. For an outside
fox you have to make sure the outside enclosure is very very very secure
so the fox does not escape or hurt themselves with their enclosure. You
also have to make sure that someone can’t break in and try to steal your
fox from their enclosure. There are a lot of things that can go wrong but if
you take the proper steps in securing your fox’s home they will be happy
and live a good long secure life.

(Author Lucas would like to personally thank Noel for letting me

promote/endorse him to help bring this ebook to life with personality and
credibility. He’s an awesome friend and loves his foxes very much)

Help support Noel and his foxes at his YT channels @: ​Loki The Red Fox
& ​Tyr The White Fox
Ailinn Lein

My friend's uncle kept many wild animals which he rescued from poachers
and when he suddenly died his niece adopted some of his animals
including the fennec fox. Otherwise, it would have been
euthanized since it was an outcast among other fennecs.
I am really against killing animals for fur :( I hope, that more people will
keep foxes as pets and rescue them from farms.

(Ailinn creates amazing velvet clay figurines/totems. Check out her

etsy shop​ and show your support)

Skye Fox​+2
Well one time when I was away at summer camp, I was taking out the
garbage because it was my job, and I saw a little baby fox following me.
Of course I didn't approach it, but it's bounciness and happiness just
running and jumping around was the cutest thing I've ever seen

Ihsan Akhtar​+1
I love foxes because...why not? Literary culture and folklore is full of fox
stories, where they are usually depicted as tricksters or cunning characters,
a reflection of their real-life intelligence. Why wouldn't anyone love an
animal this smart? Also, as a creature of this Earth, foxes (and all wildlife)
deserve the same level of respect and reverence as everything else. They
have the right to peacefully coexist with humans.
Kittaikatsweg
I live in a small town of about one thousand people, and around the edge
there's farmland where homes and human populations are sparse. On the
west side of the town, just outside of the residential area, there's a small
area where horses are kept. Around this area, there's a gravel road; a small
clearing with a hill, tall grass, and several trees; and there's a tall hill with
trees that stand proudly on top of with their roots hanging into the soil on
the edge of the hill.

Now, in this area, a few years ago my first encounter was with a full grown
red fox. My family was driving with me and my siblings, and we saw the fox
dash across the road before pausing and turning to look back at us. I found
myself staring at the fox in awe; I'd never seen one in real life before.

Months passed, and despite visitations to the area that I'd previously seen
the fox in, we didn't spot her again. We thought that she'd simply moved
on, and our hope in seeing her again faded slowly.

Then, one day, we spotted this beautiful creature again. This time,
however, she was accompanied by something. We watched her closely,
quietly, my siblings and I scrambling inside the car to get to a window to
view this animal and to try to identify what she had with her. Then, we
realized. It was like a lightbulb went off above our heads.

The fox had three kits with her! As she watched them protectively, the small
bodies clumsily stumbled about, occasionally toppling over one another in a
playful pounce. I could practically see the purest joy in their faces as they
romped around their area, and I could imagine the adventure in their small
eyes as they crouched low to the ground to pounce on a sinking.
As time passed, my family and I frequently visited the family in the
evenings to observe their antics. As I couldn't drive myself at the time, I
remember days when my siblings and I would band together to beg our
parents to take us out to see the foxes. These animals became our own
adventure.

Then, one day, the foxes were gone. They'd grown up and been able to
move on to live their own lives.

After watching these creatures grow and thrive for so long, it was sad to
see them gone, but at the same time it brought me an immense pride to
see that they'd grown up and gone.

After that day, my family and I still consistently went to check on them.
They never returned, but every once in a while I still see the mother
roaming the area.

King of Stories (Call me Jay)

Well...I made a rare encounter with a fox. What happened was I was in a
forest with my boyfriend and he said he'd go get the camera. I sat on the
snow (I'm an idiot) and I heard what sounded like a high-pitched whale
sound. I tried not to panic and stood still. And then I closed my eyes. I
opened them and saw a fox sitting next to me.I pet it's head and my
boyfriend came back.I took a picture with the fox and I named her Bliss.

I believe she was with pups/kits/cubs. We always visit her at the little den
we set for her. Today she had 3 pups,it was two tods and one vixen. We
named the tods Rocky and Riley. And the female Rosa.I cherish that
moment with my heart.💕💕
Chii
I was following a stray cat I saw wondering down our driveway, and as I
neared the cat, I discovered I was not following a cat... I was following a
rare black fox! The fox was young, it was very small, small enough for me
to mistake it as a cat. I yelled for my brother to come quickly, with our cats
crate. He came quickly, not knowing why he had brought it. I told him to
scoop up the fox, I knew this might not have been the best decision, but in
the moment I strongly believed It was.

So, my brother scooped up the fox, and we transported it to the vet. Once
we got there, the veterinarian told us he could serve us immediately. Once
we got the small fox checked out, the doctor delivered the news. He told us
that this was a domesticated fox, and that it had not revived its recent
shots. We then got the foxes shots done, and took him back to our house
to look for his owner. A few hours later, we found his owner! It turns out that
they were on the way to the vet, and he jumped out the WINDOW! We
found his owner when we saw a family crying on their porch, my family
decided to ask them if they were missing a fox.

They screamed yes, and asked if we had seen him. We took the crate out
of our car and handed it to the owners. A few years later the family who
owned the fox moved to a large farm, because their fox had had kits! Now
my family is a proud owner of a fox! Our fox actually lives on a horse farm
with some of my other family, but we see her every once in a while... I’m
very happy we saved that fox that day!

Misu
I’ve had one encounter with a fox in the real world. A few years ago I was
going to a military base with my father(I’m an army brat) and we were
blessed enough to witness a small red fox pup with a big fluffy tail cross the
road. This moment was very significant to me because It was the first time
I’d seen a fox in person.
Amber Fox
Once when I was little, my family and I just finished up dinner, my mom
looked out on the back deck to see a fox. Standing right outside the glass
door, a fox came to eat the cat food. I thought it was the coolest thing, I
wanted to get a better look, but my mom thought otherwise. With little kids
around my mom didn’t want to risk rabies, so she scared the fox away.

I remember it so clearly because my mom threw one of the lawn chairs at it

(something I had never seen her do, or imagined she would). As excited as
I was that a fox had been right there in front of me, I gained a new respect
for my mom.

Laa-Laa_best
I was in Richmond Park, which is a nature reserve, and walked for about a
mile or so. I decided to take a rest but after about 5 minutes I heard rustling
coming from the left of me. I sat up, curious, and saw a fox was
approaching me.

I sat very still and watched it get closer and closer. Richmond Park is
known for its deer so I was not expecting to see a fox there. I pushed out a
bit of sandwich from my bag and it came a bit closer. It came and sat right
next to me. Then, another fox came out of a bush and looked at the Fox
next to me. Both of the foxes then left. That was the second closest I got to
a fox.
 Fox Pets

Yes, you can even have one of this cute fluffy creatures for your loving home as
pets! If you look on youtube there are many fox pet owners and many love to share
their little ball of fuzz. One of them who got in contact with the author of this
ebook Noel, the owner of the kind, sweet natured red fox Loki. He’ll always be
remembered in our hearts. In spite of this his videos are still up and you can help
keep his memory alive by visiting Noel’s page. Just go to youtube and look up the
channel “Loki The Red Fox”. Many memories and heartfelt experiences full of
positive energy and silliness. It was a privilege to speak with Noel and getting to
know Loki through his videos.

Foxes are known to be curious and friendly. They play among themselves and with
other animals like cats and dogs. They love balls and are known to frequently steal
from golf courses. Although foxes are wild animals, they have been pets of humans
as far back as 16,500 years ago. In 2011, researchers discovered the remains of a
man and his pet fox in a grave that was in a 16,500 year old cemetery in Jordan.
That’s 4,000 years before the first known dog and human were buried together.

Back in the 1960s, a Soviet geneticist, Dmitry Belyaev bred thousands of foxes
before finally developing a domesticated fox. A domesticated fox is submissive
toward people from birth, whereas a tame fox has learned to tolerate humans.
There are links on his channel such as contact info, to see whether you can own a
fox in your state and some pretty awesome Q&A. Noel is super friendly and very
humble it’s rare to find a guy like that with the same level of passion as the author
who went out of his way to construct this foxpedia ebook. If you’re a fox lover you
can help Noel out by supporting him any way you can.

What the author loves about the concept of owning a fox for a pet is that you can
save a life by doing so. Foxes generally last in the wild between 3 - 7 years when
they could have the potential life-span of 15. In captivity they can have this
lifestyle and you get to form a very special and unique bond with your favorite
fluffball. Foxes aren’t the easiest of pets to take care of, they need constant
attention and an environment for running usually unless you plan on having an
indoor fox like Loki was. You should know how to feed, treat them, have a vet or
be able to treat the fox with natural remedies, know that they can be litter trained
and know whether your region allows foxes as pets and what are the requirements.
Know that it’s a full-time job to take care of these animals and they will bite or
gnaw/teething so be ready for that.

Foxes only survive so little in the wild because they often fall to predators such as
wolves and human hunters. You could either purchase a fox from a breeder (Russia
is currently breeding foxes as well for pets) or rescue them from a fur trade farm
which in the author’s opinion is more rewarding. The choice is yours of course.
 Tips For Your Pet Fox

(Original image by ​www.haaijk.nl​ )

Bonding

● Using a shirt or something old you’ve worn yourself for a number of

days in the places where they sleep is a good way to get your fox use to
them.
● Hand feeding them - ​This is another way to help with bonding skills for
your little fluff ball.

Can foxes be domesticated

Short answer is yes they can. Long answer, it depends on how much you’re willing
to sacrifice, the time you put into training or getting the fox use to you. If it’s an
already domesticated fox like any of the color mutations then they are
domesticated already and tamable. If they’re rescued from a fur farm or from the
wild they’re not so much domesticable but more so they grow tolerant to you.

Russian domesticated foxes are bred as pets whereas those domesticated in the US
unfortunately they breed and slaughter foxes in order to sell their fur such as for
clothing.
 Best recommended type foxes for pets

(Original image from ​_-stace-_​)

The best types of foxes to have as pets are the domesticated types meaning the
color mutations. They are bred through generations of breeding wild foxes in
Russia and are sold for $9,000.
 Legalization of owning a fox (Licensing requirements by state)
Most states that allow foxes as pets require a permit and a license. It’s always a
good idea to check your state laws and double check. You can do so through this
link ​here​ .

List of states and requirements to owning a pet fox *​Laws are always
changing so do not rely on this information, I strongly recommend that you
check your State, City, County and Residential Association laws, ordinances
and Association bylaws and rules and regulations to verify the legality of
owning a pet fox. If your fox is not legal, it will probably be confiscated.

Florida [ x ] License [ x ] Permit

Illinois [ x ] License [ x ] Permit

Indiana No License [ x ] Permit (Fennec/Red)

Michigan No License [ x ] Permit (Except for Arctic)

Maryland No License [ x ] Permit

Ohaio [ x ] License No Permit

Oklahoma No License [ x ] Permit

Wisconsin [ x ] License No Permit

Below are a list of states that do NOT require a license or permit

Arkansas ​(Red or gray foxes)

Iowa
Kansas
Minnesota
Mississippi
Montana
Nebraska
Rhode Island
Tennessee
Virginia ​(must be domesticated ranch red)
Wyoming

(Nevada prohibits all foxes yet allows lions and elephants… go figure!)
Check out these links for more information:
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IMPORTANT

**Regardless of whether you are authorized by the state to own a pet fox, you
must also check the requirements in your City, County and residential
association in order to verify that you are permitted to own a pet fox.There
may be additional fees, or requirements with your City, County or residential
association in order for you to do so.

It is very important that you check all 3 governmental agencies and comply
with all of their requirements before investing in purchasing a fox for a pet. It
is not enough that you merely comply with the state law, you must also comply
with your City and County laws and ordinances.!!
 Traveling with your fox

(Original image by ​Lu Shen​)

If you plan on going anywhere either by plane or car you must notify your
Department of Natural Resources to advise/get authorization to import.

Suggested age for purchasing foxes

The best suggested age to purchase your pet fox is at the age of 5 weeks old this
way the kit has had a chance to feed off of it’s mother.

Vet requirements

Not only is it important to find a vet who will treat your fox, but is also
knowledgeable about foxes. As a minimum your vet should have connections with
another vet that has had experience with foxes (such as a zoo veterinarian). For
basic care, this should be sufficient, but any major issues may involve you driving
a long way to get proper treatment. Be sure to make all of your connections
BEFORE getting your fox and take him to visit his vet for hugs and treats often so
he’ll remain familiar with the vet and not fearful.

Foxes can get heartworms and therefore it is suggested you use a monthly
ivermectin based heartworm prevention year around to prevent infection.
(Alternatively you can use colloidal silver sold online) Always ask your vet’s
permission before starting any preventative treatment. Vaccinations should only
include dead or modified live viruses (Again if you’re more of a holistic person
and would rather go the natural route try colloidal silver it’s harmless for animals
and kills all types of bacteria, viruses and cancer cells.) Some vaccines used for
dogs can be given to your fox for the virus it’s meant to protect against.

My preference is only giving a rabies vaccination and limiting physical contact

with unknown dogs or places like pet stores and parks where infected dogs might
have been. Check your state, City and County laws for vaccine legal requirements.
Other vaccines such as, Distemper, maybe used as long as the virus is dead or at
least modified. This is an example why a knowledgeable and experienced vet is so
important.

Be forewarned that in many states, if your fox bites a person for any reason, they
can legally euthanize your fox and test for rabies whether it’s vaccinations are
current or not. Therefore, please be very careful and observant when allowing your
fox around other people. Keeping the vaccinations current and properly recorded
with your vet will enhance your ability to fight for your fox’s life in the events of
this unfortunate occurrence.

I highly recommend to spay or neuter your fox. This can lead to a healthier life,
assist in decreasing undesirable behavior and lessen any foul odor.

Ear care:
Foxes are prone to getting ear mites so it’s important to check routinely. They
typically get wax build-up which as adults they are good at cleaning themselves
but when they’re kits not so much, so see a vet when you see signs of this. Very
cautiously use a q-tip in their ear and never too deep but for regular gunk and wax
you can use your finger or carefully use a q-tip if your fox is calm enough for that.
Some people use sodium fluoride saline solution to clean out their ears once a
month by dropping a few drops into the ear, let it sit for 1 min and carefully clean
it out with a q-tip carefully. Wax isn’t necessarily a bad thing since the body uses it
as a barrier to catch things from getting inside the ear but overly excessive wax
build-up is bad.

Here are a list of vets & exotic animal clinics in various States:

​ FLORIDA

Fox Run Ranch: ​Avian

@exoticanimalmedicalcenter:
5275 SW 106th Ave 6380 South Dixie Hwy
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33328 Miami, FL
954 - 252 - 0065 ​Site
305 - 234 - 2473

River Bridge Animal Hospital: All Creatures Animal Clinic

6862 Forest Hill Blvd 3438 E. Lake rd South
Green Achers, FL 33413 Palm Harbor, FL
561 - 966 - 1179 727 - 785 - 0405

Critter Care LLC Ravenwood Veterinary Clinic

Carla Hubbard, DVM Fountain, FL ​ 4540 S. Clyde Morris Blvd.
850 - 726 - 0838 Port Orange, FL 32129
​Site
​386 - 756 - 8970
West End Animal Hospital
15318 W. Newberry Rd.
Newberry, FL 32669
Site
352 - 472 - 7626

OHIO

Fox Vet 30 years of experience treating foxes West Geauga Veterinary

Hospital
1.Barberton Veterinary Clinic 12498 Chillcothe Rd.
4873 Richland Ave Chesterland, OH 44026
Norton, Ohio 44203 440 - 729 - 9584
Site
330 - 825 - 2434

The Animal Clinic Wadsworth Dr. Bob Dahlhausen, DMV.,

M.S.
919 West St. Avian @exoticanimalmedicine
Wadsworth, Ohio 44281 5989 Meijer Dr., Suit 11
330 - 334 8387 Milford, OH 45150
513 - 576 - 1990
24hr Emergency Metropolitan Veterinary Hospital
(Emergencies only)
1053 S. Cleveland-Massillon Rd
Copliy, Ohio
330 - 666 - 2976

OKLAHOMA MICHIGAN

Stoneridge Animal Hospital, PLLC Animal Medical Clinic Animal Kingdom

610 S. Kelly Ave. #Q Dr. Gilsleider 4920 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd.
Edmond, OK Claremore, OK Ann Arbor, MI 48103
405 - 359 - 3340 918 - 341 - 4635 734 - 913 - 0003
Site​ ​Site
PENNSYLVANIA NORTH CAROLINA WISCONSIN

Butler Veterinary Associates, Inc. Avian @exoticanimalcare Animal Acres

Dr. Harvey ​ 8711 Fidelity Blvd. Dr. Bursh
1761 N. Main St. Ext Raleigh, NC 27617 E 15664 Vet
Rd
Butler, PA 16001 919 - 844 - 9166 Hillsboro, WI
724 - 283 - 2345 ​Site 608 - 480 -
3420
Site

IOWA UTAH WYOMING

http://www.localvets.com/ia Riverwoods Pet Hospital Theo Sehuff,

DDM
Search for your area. Call and ​3820 N. University Ave 5325 3-B Ranch
Rd.
ask what they treat. ​ rovo, UT 84604
P Wilson, WY
83014
​ 01 - 224 - 2233
8 307 - 733 - 4424
MARYLAND ​Dr. Yoeny Calas-Dobson ​Site
​(She is the vet you want (Very nice guy
but doesn’t
Featherus, Scales and Tails ​and specializes in exotics know a lot about
310 Woodword Dr. #3 ​very good with foxes.) ​foxes however,
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Call ​Walden’s Puddle Wildlife Center in Nashville​ @ 615 - 299 - 9938 for a referral

Search links for locating veterinarians that would treat your pet fox.
US: ​link1​, ​link2

If you’re having trouble finding a vet contact your local zoo and ask them for recommendation.

Dental care
Your fox should be checked by your veterinarian at least once a year relating to his
dental health since it’s a very important part of your pet’s overall health. This will
ensure a check for early signs of a problem and to keep your pet’s mouth healthy.
This type of dentistry includes the cleaning, filling, extraction, adjustment, or
repair of your pet’s teeth and other aspects of oral health.

Preferably performed by a vet or board certified vet dentist. Because most dental
disease occurs below the gumline where it is invisible to the naked eye x-rays may
be needed to evaluate the health of the gums, jaw and tooth roots. Dental cleaning
should include scaling to remove dental plaque and tartar and tarnishing. Similar to
how we care for our own teeth. You should also get a toothbrush and toothpaste
that dogs like… for instance, the ones that have chicken flavor.

Have your fox’s teeth checked sooner if you observe any of the following
problems:
● Bad breath
● Broken or loose teeth
● Discomfort while chewing
● Bleeding from the gums
 ● Discolored teeth or covered in tartar
● Abnormal chewing, drooling or dropping food from mouth
● Reduced appetite or refusal to eat.
● Pain in or around the mouth
● Swelling in the areas surrounding the mouth

Teething habits/suggestions

When you buy a fox you have to be prepared for the tendency to teethe. They will
gnaw on you, on your appliances and furniture. You can take the fox out of the
wild but not the wild out of the fox.

Here are a few options for you to help with the teething.

● Buy lots of toys for it to chew on

● Wet a rag/washcloth towel and twist it then freeze it and let the fox bite on
that.

Safety/Living with people/Children/Babies/Other pets

Here are some safety precautions to take when owning a fox:

● Cage train the fox - ​This way you can monitor the fox at all times when it’s
out of its cage.
● Fox proof your house - Keep all wires away and out of reach from where
the fox can get to. Be prepared to lose a lot of your electronic stuff.
● Outdoor training - Some fox pet owners train their foxes to be outdoor pets
with built in large habitable cages. This is of course optional but if you have
it living indoors then it’s strongly suggested to go with the cage training
method to minimize the damage done to your house.
● With other pets ​- Foxes can be unpredictable. They are opportunistic
feeders and might eat smaller pets such as; birds, fish, roadents, kittens and
small breed puppies. Therefore, never leave your fox unintended with these
kinds of animals. Care should also be taken in introducing any new pet into a
home with an adult fox. For example, it’s not uncommon for some foxes to
dislike another animal for no apparent reason.
● Trust with humans - Unlike dogs foxes do not inherently trust people.
Trust is hard to gain and easy to lose but well worth the effort.

Food requirements/nutritional supplements

● Food - ​feeding your pet fox is relatively easy. Their primary source of
nutrition should be a good quality of dog food and meat should be the first
 ingredient listed on the bag or can of dog food. However, if you wish to feed
it human food they are omnivores. Kits start with puppy food until around a
year old. If you wish to start them on human food give them a little at a
time…. not too much at once so they can get use to it and get the chance to
digest. Slowly switch to adult dog food by using a combination of puppy
food and adult food. If your fox appears too heavy, gradually reduce the
amount of puppy food and increase the amount of dog food.
● Food Caution - Since foxes are Omnivores like dogs, cat or kitten food has
a higher protein ratio that can be too much for foxes as their main diet.
However, as an occasional treat it would be fine.
● Further Food Suggestions - I discourage purchasing commercially
prepared canid foods since they are quite expensive, especially for adult and
larger foxes. Instead, it is a good idea to supplement your fox’s food a few
times a week with a variety of vegetables, eggs, chicken, turkey, fish and
fruit but don’t overfeed them with fruit because of the high sugar content.
● Preferred foods from different types of foxes - Different species just like
people will prefer different foods. Cooking the meat is ideal since it serves
two purposes: 1. It seems to cutdown on the foxy odor and 2. Raw meat
carries an increased risk of tainted food like parasites which can cause your
fox to become sick.
● What NOT to feed a fox - Pork or pork based products or treats, chocolate,
green eggplant, peppers and tomatoes, macadamia nuts and walnuts, onions,
garlic, chives, pits and seeds from apples, cherries, etc... raisins, grapes, beet
pulp (BHA & BHT), ethoxyquin (preservative found highly toxic to animals
and originally used as a pesticide), ground almonds & peanut shells,
hydrolyzed poultry feather or hydrolyzed hair (sometimes found in pet
foods), caffeine, alcohol, xylitol (found in chewing gum, baked goods and
toothpaste. Causes liver problems) avocados and unions are off limits for a
fox to consume. Generally, if it’s not safe for dogs don’t feed it to your fox.
Road kill and mice are also bad ideas to feed your fox since they often carry
diseases.
● Moderate sweets are ok - All foxes love sugary treats. Although they love
marshmallows, if you do give a marshmallow make sure you brush his teeth
because sugar will decay a fox’s teeth just like ours. Carrots are a great
occasional treat because they are beneficial in aiding digestion.
 ● Water - It’s suggested and recommended to use purified water or a water
filtration system to give your fox the best quality of water.

Weather conditions
It’s strongly advised to get a ionizer to filter out bad smells because foxes produce
strong odors when it’s hot out especially if you plan on taking your fox for a walk
outside and you’re keeping it as an indoor pet. Unless you keep the house cool
below 80 degrees. Foxes usually shed their fur depending on the season like
summer vs winter. In winter they will grow a thick coat to keep themselves warm
whereas in the summer, they will shed their fur going through a molting cycle and
regrow their short fur.

It’s a good idea to groom (brush) your pet’s fur to avoid tangles and reduce
shedding because foxes do shed a lot.

Living/space requirements
Always keep very young kits in an indoor enclosure preferably within your view so
you can monitor them. Many foxes are small enough when young to squeeze
through the holes in many types of fencing. If your fox can fit it’s head through,
you can assume it can fit it’s whole body through any space. Be with your fox cub
if it’s going outside since they’re more like cats than dogs and will run away and
the experience can be scary for a tiny fox and you would miss an opportunity for
meaningful bonding.

Indoors, you should have some-kind of bed for them to hide in, simulating a den.
So for example, if you have a cage you may want to put a soft dog bed inside and
cover some of the outside of the cage with a bedsheet, but don’t cut off all of it’s
view. Just create an enclosed safe comfortable environment. You also need a litter
box to train your fox to go to the bathroom. But don’t expect it to work all the time,
you have to catch them during the act, they’re prone to having frequent accidents
you’ll be lucky if you get a fox even domesticated to use one all the time. When
the fox does go in the litterbox you should praise the fox while it is going to the
bathroom to encourage this good behavior.

Watch your fox closely when let loose indoors. Place breakables in areas where it
cannot reach or away as well as anything valuable that you don’t want to go
missing (including your keys). Keep electrical cords out of reach and it is
suggested to use child locks or rubber bands on cabinet doors.

For those keeping your fox indoors throughout adulthood you should crate train,
limit access to a specific fox-safe room and ideally use an outdoor enclosed space
with a top and bottom with plenty of space for it to run around when you’re unable
to watch him/her. Foxes love to be outdoors and should be given that opportunity
frequently. Vary their exposure to different odors and textures outside. For
example, dirt, sand, snow, hay, rocks, gravel and wood.

Equipment requirements

● Litter & litter box

● Lots of toys
● A cage if you’re going to keep them in the house
● Outdoor large cage for if you’re going to keep them outside

Toys

Your pet fox will love having toys to play with such as:

● Ropes
● Squeaky toys
● Plushies
● Baby rattles
 ● Balls (tennis, plush balls, rubber, golf balls but watch in case your fox
tries to swallow it.)
● Spring and dangling cat toys
● Empty water bottles
● Socks (preferably used because there will be holes in it by the time your
fox is done with it)
● Similar things that will occupy your fox’s time and attention rather than
digging in your couch cushions or stealing your shoes or valuable
possessions.

Always supervise their play to avoid injury. Other owners have used a small
amount of peanut butter on the toys while giving praise for playing with them to
teach your fox which items are acceptable to play with.

Be sure to remove any items your fox is not suppose to have, but NEVER HIT OR
YELL AT HIM/HER! To discourage the fox you can use a gentle sprits of water
from a spray bottle when teaching the word “no” to foxes that have a difficult time
learning the concept of what’s acceptable to play with.

As the kit becomes a teenager at the age of approximately 6 months or so, it will go
through a rebellious phase which can be challenging. This phase will pass but you
need to be patient and again NEVER HIT OR YELL AT HIM/HER!

Breeding
Breeding requires a remarkable amount of work. Foxes bond with each other,
including mates, siblings, kits and even another species of animal. Removing one
of them can lead to severe depression in your fox and he or she may react by
refusing to eat.
 Training
This cannot be stressed enough. Foxes need a lot of attention and patience as well
as tolerance to be taken care of way more than a dog or a cat. You must earn a
fox’s affection and trust through kindness, time, consistency and patience. You
have to find a way to bond with them. Talk to them not aggressively, they can
grow hostile, handle them often, mimic the sounds when they talk to you. If it’s
safe to do since some foxes do not like to be petted or held no matter what you try.
Although it can be frustrating, respect their personality and let them come to you.
Never force yourself on them it could lead to hostility, mistrust and considered
abuse.

To help better familiarize them with you you can wear an old shirt or blanket
you’ve had for 3 - 7 days and put it where they sleep and they will get familiar with
your scent and bond with you faster. Same goes with if you eat what you’ll feed
them (if it’s human food like fruit etc) then give it to them. Or you can hand feed
them which further helps strengthen the bond between them and you.

Remember, when you bring a fox into your home it is a responsibility for the rest
of that animal’s life. A fox is more of a companion than a pet. Often a fox will
bond with one person very strongly. Severing that bond can cause a fox to become
severely depressed and sometimes aggressive. Therefore, it’s often impossible to
change owners of a pet fox after 5 weeks of age. If for some reason you no longer
want your fox, he cannot be released into the wild. In fact, it’s probably illegal he
will not survive and also might be carrying illness that could have a devastating
effect on wild populations. Hence, be sure you’re ready, willing, able and
passionate enough to dedicate the time, money and patience required to own a pet
fox.

For socialization of your fox the first six months of your fox’s life is most
important. Pick up and handle your kit as often as possible even if for just a few
minutes at a time. Adjust him to a safety, breakaway collar (if desired), harness,
leash and grooming (bathing, nail clipping and brushing fur and teeth) as soon as
possible. Some owners insert a microchip for locating them if they were to run
away (though I would do extensive research on the RFID chip and check out side
effects first.) I also suggest collars with tags for instant ID purposes and to
demonstrate that the fox has received its current rabies vaccination so that if the
fox ever escapes, people will realize it’s a pet and be able to contact you so you
may be reunited with your little ball of fluff.

If you take your fox for walks, you must start this process when it’s a baby. Don’t
attempt to start taking an adult on walks for the first time since it is very stressful
and they can injure themselves. Obviously, a harness is much safer and secure than
a collar for walks. It’s a good idea to keep a collar on a fox in the home at all times
and then put the harness on and remove the collar for comfort when walking it.
Never walk your fox off it’s leash no matter how well-trained it is. Foxes are not
dogs and if scared or interested in something they might run away without
warning. Walk your fox often. To prevent them from becoming fearful it is
important to continually re-expose them to situations like walking where they
encounter different stimuli. They will still have accidents outside their litter box.

I suggest buying and reading the book “Don’t Shoot The Dog! The New Art Of
Teaching And Training” by Karen Pryor.

Where to buy foxes

See ​YouTube​ video ​“Where Can You Buy A Domesticated Fox”

Tiny Tracks Exotic Animals, located outside of Fort Wayne, Indiana
Specializing in different types and varieties of foxes (Red fox, grey and arctic fox)
Domesticated foxes in Siberia.
Exotic Animals For Sale
Lost Rivers Exotics​ (Red foxes only)

If buying a fox in the US make sure they have their USDA license to breed, exhibit
or broker foxes since it is illegal to sell without this license unless they have less
than 5 female foxes and therefore do not have the USDA licensing requirements
but do comply and obtain a State license as required by their state. They should be
willing to provide you their USDA # and you can look them up on the USDA s​ ite​.
Once on the USDA website, click on “animal welfare” and then with their license
# click on “AWA inspection and annual reports to verify their license. You can also
check the box “Regulated Businesses” for listing of names that have been licensed
but many times the names are different so it is far more accurate to use the license
#.
844 - 820 - 2234 Mon - Fri 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Pros and cons to having a fox as a pet

Pros:
● They make great pets if given time and patience
● They can be litter trained like cats
● They grow attached to their owners
● They love to play and will keep you entertained
● They are cute, clever and playful
● They come in a variety of types and colors!
● They can get along with other animals if introduced at a young age.
● They can form strong bonds
● Having a pet fox can be a lot of fun.
● They are affectionate at times and will let you pet them.

Cons:
● Their difficult to train and tame
● They take time and patience to deal with
● They’re destructive and will eat everything in your house
● They smell unless you have an Ionizer and keep the AC down below 80
degrees.
● Their urine smells like a skunk
● They’re still wild animals in nature.
● They may bite when tired of being petted (especially the vixens)
● They can’t be taken care of or left by their original owner or they will
get seriously depressed and possibly aggressive.
● They only will adjust outdoors walking if you start them off at a young
age.
 ● Despite being litter box trained, because they’re mammals they often
mark their territory with urine and that is something you can’t train
out of a fox.
● You have to always watch them carefully because they can become
aggressive with other animals for no reason.
● If they do bite a person, they can be confiscated and euthanized
regardless of whether they are current with all of their rabies shots.
● Many foxes have escaped from harnesses of all types (jackets, H-shaped)
therefore use extreme caution when walking your fox.
● If you leave home, you can’t have someone watch your fox like you
would a pet dog or cat since they usually only bond with those who have
raised and regularly been around them as a baby.

Precautions
Although foxes can be sweet-tempered and curious, they’re inclined to dig in your
furniture.

Supplies & Suppliers

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Fox hunting is still controversial. Since foxes have the ability and intelligence to
destroy a chicken coop, fox hunting became a popular activity in the 16th century
in Britain. In the 19th century, the British upper class created a sport where a pack
of hounds and men on horseback chased a fox until it was killed. Although fox
hunting continues to be a controversial subject in the U.K., fox hunting with dogs
at present is not allowed.

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