{Caring for|Taking Care Of} Fennec Foxes as {Pets|Animals|Family Pets}

The fennec fox, {also|likewise} {known as|referred to as|called} the desert fox, is {a beautiful|a gorgeous|a stunning|a lovely}, {small|little} member of the vulpine {family|household}. Fennec foxes can be kept as {pets|animals|family pets}, although they are not {very|extremely|really} {common|typical}. They are {petite|small}, save for their {enormous|huge|massive} ears. They {behave|act} {much like|similar to|just like} {dogs|canines|pet dogs|pets}, {but|however} {since|because|considering that|given that} they are not domesticated, they do {require|need} {careful|cautious|mindful} {socialization|socializing} {as well as|in addition to|along with} {precautions|safety measures|preventative measures} {against|versus} escape. {Before|Prior to} {deciding on|choosing|selecting|picking} {adopting|embracing} {one of|among} these {beautiful|gorgeous|stunning|lovely} little animals, {be sure|make sure|make certain} you are {legally|lawfully} {allowed|enabled|permitted} to keep them where you live.

Fennec Fox Characteristics
Fennec foxes have {a mature|a fully grown} weight of {just|simply} 2 to 3.5 pounds, with a soft, thick, {short|brief} coat that is off-white on the underside and reddish or tawny on the back, with some black markings on the back and tail.

They are {very|extremely|really} active, {quick|fast} and {agile|nimble}, and have a high pitched yelp. These foxes are {nocturnal|nighttime} in the wild although pet fennecs {adapt|adjust} {somewhat|rather} to their owner's schedule. They are {clean|tidy} animals and can be litter trained, although owners {have|have actually} {varied|differed} {opinions|viewpoints} on how {easily|quickly}.

Fennec Fox {Diet|Diet Plan}
In the wild, fennec foxes are omnivores, {eating|consuming} {a diet|a diet plan} of {insects|bugs|pests}, rodents, plants, fruit, and reptiles. The {ideal|perfect} {diet|diet plan} for {pet|animal|family pet} fennec foxes would {probably|most likely} be {a commercial|an industrial|a business} wild canid {diet|diet plan} (such as zoos would feed), {but|however} {most|many|a lot of|the majority of} owners will feed a mix of {dog|canine|pet dog|pet} food, {cat|feline} food, {vegetables|veggies}, and fruit with {good|great|excellent} success. Some breeders will {alternatively|additionally} {recommend|suggest|advise} {a diet|a diet plan} of raw meat, {vegetables|veggies}, and a vitamin mix.

Keeping {a Pet|an Animal|a Family Pet} Fennec Fox
Fennecs are {very|extremely|really} active and {need|require} an outlet for their energy. They {are curious|wonder} and will {get into|enter into|enter} anything and {everything|whatever}. They are {also|likewise} {known|understood} for their digging. {Outdoor|Outside} enclosures {must|should|need to} be {designed|developed|created} to prevent them from digging under or {climbing|climbing up} over the fence, both of which they will do {quite|rather} {readily|easily}. Burying {a significant|a considerable|a substantial} {portion|part} of the fence and turning the fence in at the top (or {completely|totally|entirely} covering the enclosure) {should|ought to|must|needs to} {prevent|avoid} escape. Some owners {have|have actually} taught them to {fetch|bring} like {dogs|canines|pet dogs|pets}, and this makes {a good|a great|an excellent} outlet for their energy. If out of {a secure|a protected|a safe|a safe and secure} {yard|lawn|backyard}, {however|nevertheless}, they {must|should|need to} be leashed. They are {extremely|incredibly|very|exceptionally} {quick|fast} and if they {run after|follow|pursue} something as they would in the wild, they can be {very|extremely|really} {difficult|challenging|tough|hard} to {recapture|regain}. As long as {an adequate|a sufficient|an appropriate} shelter is {provided|offered|supplied}, they are {fairly|relatively} tolerant of both {hot and cold|cold and hot} {weather|weather condition}. {One of|Among} their favorite activities is {basking in|indulging in} the sun.

Fennec foxes are {quite|rather} {similar|comparable} to {dogs|canines|pet dogs|pets}, and hand-raised {pups|puppies} are {usually|typically|normally|generally} docile, {only|just} biting if {feeling|sensation} cornered or threatened. They can be trained on a leash and to come when called (still, they {should|ought to|must|need to} {always|constantly} be leashed when out of the house or {yard|lawn|backyard}). They are {also|likewise} {generally|typically|normally|usually} not {afraid|scared} of {strangers|complete strangers} and {are friendly|get along} to {everyone|everybody}. They {may|might} {bother|trouble} other {pets|animals|family pets} in the {household|home|family}, if only {because|since|due to the fact that} fennec foxes will {want to|wish to} {play with|have fun with} them all the time.

{Housing|Real estate}
Fennec foxes {generally|typically|normally|usually} {should|ought to|must|need to} be kenneled when not {supervised|monitored} {simply|just|merely} {because|since|due to the fact that} they will {get into|enter into|enter} {everything|whatever}; when {supervised|monitored} can be out in the {home|house} with their owners. {Use|Utilize} {a dog|a canine|a pet dog|a pet} {crate|cage} {indoors|inside your home|inside}; {outdoor|outside} pens are {fine|great} as long as they are escape-proofed ({ideally|preferably} a pen with fence continued underground {several|a number of|numerous} feet and {completely|totally|entirely} covered).

Litter Training and {House|Home} Breaking
{Since|Because|Considering that|Given that} fennec foxes are wild animals, {house|home} training is {sometimes|in some cases|often} {a challenge|a difficulty|an obstacle}. Some {may|might} take {quite|rather} well to {using|utilizing} a litter box, although a covered box works best due to their {tendency|propensity} to dig. Others {may|might} continue to have {accidents|mishaps} in {the house|your home|your house} or {eliminate|get rid of|remove} where they {want|desire}. The {process|procedure} for {house|home} training {involves|includes} taking the fox {frequently|often|regularly} to the litter box or {secure|protected|safe|safe and secure} {outdoor|outside} pen and {giving|providing|offering} {lots of|great deals of} {treats|deals with} when they {succeed|are successful|prosper} in {going in|entering} a litter box or {outside|exterior}. {Never|Never ever} {punish|penalize} for {accidents|mishaps} in {the house|your home|your house}, {but|however} if you do {catch|capture} your fennec in the act of urinating or defecating, {simply|just|merely} move your {pet|animal|family pet} to the litter box or {outside|outdoors} {immediately|instantly|right away}.

{Health Care|Healthcare}
You will {need|require} to {find|discover} {a veterinarian|a vet} {willing to|ready to|happy to|going to} treat your fennec foxes and they {need|require} preventative care {similar|comparable} to {dogs|canines|pet dogs|pets}. They {should|ought to|must|need to} be {routinely|regularly|consistently} {vaccinated|immunized} for rabies ({using|utilizing} {only|just} {a killed|an eliminated} vaccine such as Imrab), canine distemper {virus|infection}, parvovirus, and adenovirus. Your {vet|veterinarian} {should|ought to|must|needs to} {be able to|have the ability to} {recommend|suggest|advise} a safe {combination|mix} vaccine for the {standard|basic} canine {diseases|illness}. There is some {concern|issue} over {using|utilizing} the "{typical|common|normal}" MLV vaccine for distemper in fennec foxes, {but|however} there are vaccine lines {available|offered|readily available} that are safe. {A yearly|An annual} {exam|examination|test} is {recommended|suggested|advised}, and your {vet|veterinarian} will {advise|recommend|encourage} you on deworming, heartworm preventative, and flea control, if {necessary|required|needed|essential}.