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Will a fox attack my outdoor kitten even with dogs present?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Could a fox catch a 13 week old kitten? I did have 6 kittens down to 4 I got them to keep mice away there outdoor kittens and they sleep in a rabbit hutch I leave the door open for them there's a German shepherd on a 15ft chain near to where the kittens are there's also a jack Russell tied directly where the kittens are living he won't hurt them would a fox go near them if there where dogs near cos 2 have gone missing AndItWasntTheDogsTheyLikeCatsNormalyWhenIcallThemToFeedThemTheyComeRunningToMe

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Answered By Amber W

Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist

Published on September 1st, 2017

Aww poor kittens! It is definitely possible that a fox or some other wild animal could have snatched up the two missing kittens even with the dogs nearby. Unfortunately, some dogs will not distinguish between pets and other wild animals so it is also possible that one of the dogs got the kittens. I'm sorry that this happened! Probably best to bring the kittens indoors for protection until they are older.

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