How Do You Know If A Pet Fox Is Ill?
Knowing if your pet fox is ill takes careful observation and information about your fox. Find a veterinarian who is familiar with the kind of fox that you have and spend time getting to know your fox’s normal behavior and activity levels. Illnesses can be dangerous for small, exotic pets so don’t hesitate to seek professional help. Have regular check-ups done for your pet with a vet who is familiar with foxes and the health issues they may face. You vet may recommend doing baseline tests so you’ll have something to compare other tests to. Monitor your pet’s feces. Look for worm eggs as this can be a sign of internal parasites. Changes may also indicate gastrointestinal problems or other illness. Your vet may test your fox’s feces for parasites at annual check-ups. Examine your pet fox for fleas or other external parasites regularly. For flea prevention products, make sure that it is safe to use on cats. Although foxes are part of the canine family, they have more delicate systems than
