Worse yet, skunks have sharp claws that can be used in a showdown, and they can also carry rabies. Yep, you'll have one exceptionally pungent feline stinking up the house. You can guess what happens if your cat has a run in with a skunk. (Picture Credit: Lynn_Bystrom / Getty Images) The process to remove the quills at the vet can take hours and is not exactly a breeze. Porcupines are attracted to salt, including sweaty clothes that you might have removed and left outside. They're found all over the United States. (Picture Credit: BSIP/UIG via Getty Images)Ī porcupine isn't necessarily going to go all out and attack your cat, but the rodent's loose quills can become embedded in your feline.
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Pro tip: Don't leave your sneakers or clothing lying around outside, as scorpions have been known to hang out inside them. Whisk your cat to the vet if they appear to be limping or in a sickly state after an outdoor session. If you notice your fearless feline stalking something that you can't make out, take a closer look and make sure a scorpion isn't the object of their attention because the scorpion's venom can often prove to be deadly. Scorpions are found in the southwest and can pose a dangerous threat to both you and your cat. Best to let your cat appreciate them from afar. Squirrels can also carry ringworm and spread diseases, as well as fleas and ticks. You might have noticed your cat looking longingly at squirrels, and given the opportunity, kitty might attempt to catch one.īad move! Your feline might win the battle, but a squirrel's sharpened claws and teeth can still inflict injury on your kitty. (Picture Credit: Nikki O'Keefe Images / Getty Images) Take steps to keep raccoons away from your property by never leaving cat food outside and keeping garbage and recycling cans securely closed. While they're not the most feisty or aggressive of creatures, if your feline gets into a scuffle with a raccoon, you need to watch out for the danger of communicable diseases, including rabies. Raccoons can be found all over the country. If you spot this big cat near your house, call animal control or even the police as soon as possible. While rare, attacks on humans have been reported, as well. Normally, a cougar will target livestock for a snack, but if a domestic cat comes on the radar, they'll happily switch up their menu. If you live in the west or the southwest of America, you and your cat need to be on the lookout for cougars - often also referred to as mountain lions. (Picture Credit: Marcia Straub / Getty Images) If you suspect that a snake has bitten your cat, you'll want to speed straight off to your local vet. Venomous snakes, including water moccasins and copperheads, can be found in abundance all over North America. But these slippery creatures are a real threat to your domestic kitty. If you hop on YouTube, you'll find many videos of cats seeming to tackle and defeat snakes. Also, don't leave pet food outside, as this is highly attractive to wildlife. To safeguard your cat from coyotes, make sure they stay indoors during the night, and ensure your garbage cans are shut tight so those discarded morsels of food don't attract coyotes. Worse still, coyotes live all over North America, often hiding out in parks and areas with tree or bush coverage - even cemeteries. (Picture Credit: Davis Huber / 500px / Getty Images)Ĭoyotes can be deadly, and they're especially known for killing domestic dogs and cats.
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