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Not all foxes have rabies. But they are highly susceptible to the rabies virus, and can have it even when you didn't know it did. Foxes can get rabies from other foxes, coyotes, raccoons, wolves, dogs, cats, etc.
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In the Southwest, mice have also been known to carry Hanta virus. A hemorrahgic disease much more serious than rabies.
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What threats do red foxes do to people?
Unless they have rabies, red foxes pose no threat to people.
Do red foxes have threats of health?
Rabies and mange are the two biggest.
What are the most common carriers of rabies?
raccoons, bats, skunks, and foxes
What diseases do foxes spread?
The classic/ most often discussed example is rabies.
Is rabies in Bucharest?
Extremely rarely; the vectors are some dogs or red foxes.
Does Great Britain have rabies?
in great Britain it is really hard to get rabies because of the lack of stuff like foxes that is why in Britain you are not likely to get rabiesin the case that you do get rabies i think that there is a cure i am not so sure.
Are foxes dangerous?
Some are some aren't. ------------------------------------------- Healthy foxes do not attack humans unless they are provoked; bites are very unpleasant. Remember that the fox is a wild animal. Also foxes can transmit rabies.
What are the chances of a gray fox baby having rabies?
Generally all foxes don't have a very big chance of having rabies, but it is possible. If you are going to keep it captive then I suggest bring it to the vet. If you have any more questions about foxes then I would be happy to help you because I have read many books on foxes and know alot!
Is a fox dangerous to your pets?
Potnetially, yes. Foxes are one of the more common carriers of rabies. In the absence of rabies, a fox may still prey on smaller pets.
How fox are harmful?
Red foxes are, overall, beneficial as they help control rodent and rabbit populations. They will also take domestic animals, such as poultry, rabbits, lambs, small cats and small dogs and people need to take precautions and protect their animals. Foxes do what foxes do!
Are fox rabies common?
Yes, foxes do fall under the RVS catagory. RVS stands for Rabies Vector Species, which means that they can contract and spread the disease to other animals. Foxes are on the hot list, as well as skunks, bats, raccoons, and many other animals.
Can a pet parrot get rabies?
No, it can`t. The virus is transmitted with saliva into blood. The only domestic birds who can get rabies are hens bitten by rabid foxes. And anyway it happens very very rare.
