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TOP 10 ANIMALS TO ATTACK PETS
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CatsEye

04/28/10
05:54 AM EST

1. Snake 2. Coyote 3. Raccoon 4. Squirrel 5. Scorpion 6. Javelina 7. Porcupine 8. Ground Hog 9. Skunk 10. Rat Wild animal attacks typically result in lacerations, bite wounds, punctures and soft tissue trauma. Snakebites may require antivenin and scorpion stings may cause allergic reactions requiring antihistamines. The treatment protocols vary depending on the severity of the attack. Costs can range from hundreds of dollars for bandages or stitches to thousands of dollars for surgery on damaged organs or broken limbs. Animal attacks occur in all areas of the country but the javelina and scorpion claims were exclusive to the state of Arizona. (By the way, javelinas - or peccaries - are feral pig-like omnivores native to the southwestern United States. They have been known to viciously attack both pets and people.) What can you do to protect your dog? Keep your dog on a leash. Keep your dog in a in a fenced in yard. If it keeps your dog in - it often keeps some wild animals out. Keep your pet's rabies vaccine and tag up to date. Monitor your pet frequently for any evidence of wounds or signs of illness.

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