Will Muskrats Attack Dogs?
The short answer to the question of whether or not muskrats will attack dogs is no. Muskrats are typically timid animals that will flee from danger rather than confront it. However, if a dog were to corner a muskrat or otherwise threaten it, the muskrat may resort to defensive measures, including possibly attacking the dog. It is therefore important to be aware of the behavior of both muskrats and dogs if they are in the same area....