WILDLIFE AND YOUR PETS
Encounters between wildlife and domestic pets occur every day. In many cases, such encounters are accidental and no harm is done. But in others, serious injuries or even death, could be the tragic result. A few simple steps go a long way towards preventing just such encounters.
...how your pet may harm a wild animal
Domestic cats and dogs evolved from natural predators that depended on their hunting skills to survive. They still possess those instincts even thought they no longer require them for survival.
Attacks on wildlife may lead to on or more of the following situations:
Punctures and lacerationsInfectionCreation of orphans by separarting infants from their mothers Loss of much needed energy storesDisturbance of, or removal from, habitatPursued into unsafe areas such as roads, parking lots, and exposed terrainTransfer of diseases or parasitesDeathTHREATS TO WILDLIFE...
THREATS TO YOUR PET...
...how wild animals may harm your pet
Wild animals usually flee when threatened but may stand their ground to protect a mate, offspring, or territory. Even a passive encounter many result in more than you bargained for.
Attacks on your pet may lead to one or more of the following:
Punctures and lacerationsInfectionPursued into unsafe areas such as roads, parking lots, and exposed terrainTransfer of diseases or parasitesSubstantial veterinary costsDeath
