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<br />coyote territories (Riley, 2012). Not all coyotes observed alone are nomads as some may prefer to <br />individually. <br />5z­;­; /š“-;©“­ <br />The creation of more hiking trails, greenbelts, and open space a <br />the probability of human interactions with wildlife such as the <br />coyote sightings may enhance disease concerns and fears of poten <br />by residents. Despite the potential threat to the health and saf <br />coyote-attack cases, disease was determined to be the cause (Ril <br />infections can spread from coyotes to humans and pets. These di <br />canine distemper (Arizona Game and Fish Department). Records in <br />mortalities from these diseases are relatively low with few heal <br />2010). <br />There are two different forms of mange that can be transmitted f <br />mange are highly contagious to dogs and cats and are caused by t <br />into the skin. Mange can occasionally spread from infected dogs <br />human form of mange. One type of mange is called Cheyletiella mange. This type of ma <br />the skin to be very itchCheyletiella <br />mange can be spread from direct contact with coyotes or from are <br />laying and can easily be treated with insecticide treatments (Mc <br />Sarcoptic mange is the most noticeable form of mange and is reco <br />on the skin, loss of fur, excessive itchiness, and an emaciated Pence and Ueckermann, <br />2002). Sarcoptic mange is contagious through direct skin cont <br />resting in areas where an infected coyote has been. Treatment f <br />. <br />Rabies is a virus that is characterized by foaming at the mouth, <br />behavior, and lethargic or paralyzed behavior. Rabies is general <br />a bite of an infected animal. Rabies vaccinations and animal control programs have greatly re <br />cases of rabies in pets and human cases of rabies are extremely Anyone <br />who has been bitten by a coyote should immediately go to the hos <br />disease from spreading to the central nervous system. It is rec <br />vaccinated for rabies to prevent possible infection. <br />Canine Distemper Virus (CDV) can affect wild and domestic carniv <br />CDV can be transmitted through air molecules or by contact with <br />has been tainted by an infected animal). Symptoms of distemper <br />fever, muscle spasms, runny nose, eye discharge, and aggression <br />Veterinary drugs can significantly reduce the chance for infecti <br />treatment for this virus (Pet MD). <br />Coyote Management Plan 5 <br /> <br />