FAQ

Yes, possums are generally afraid of dogs and will often try to flee or play dead when confronted.

Possums are attracted to food sources, shelter, and water typically found in residential yards.

Yes, possums are generally scared of dogs and perceive them as predators, often reacting with defensive behavior such as playing dead.

Possums are attracted to your yard by easily accessible food, water sources, and shelter, especially from trash, pet food, fallen fruit, and safe hiding spots.

Yes, possums are generally scared of dogs and may try to flee or play dead when confronted.

Possums are generally non-aggressive and avoid confrontations, but they may defend themselves if they feel threatened by a dog at night.

Having a possum in your yard is not necessarily bad; they are generally harmless and beneficial for natural pest control.

Yes, a dog can get sick from a possum due to parasites, bacteria, or injuries sustained during an encounter.

If your dog catches a possum, there are risks of injury, disease transmission, and legal or wildlife concerns, so monitoring and veterinary evaluation are essential.

Not in corpus.