Can coyote kill a cat?

Answer 1

Yep, have lost several cats, and although I never witnessed the act, I can hear coyotes howl in the woods right out behind my house, and they are hunted where I live so I know the coyotes probably got my cats.

Answer 2

Hi there again...I sure hope your lost kitty wasn't to a coyote that you recently asked about.

Anyhow to answer your question simply...yes they can.

Here's an excerpt from an article found on the website: (http://www.wildlifemanagement.info/publications/coyotes_7.htm)

Coyotes and Pets

Of great concern to many people is the interaction of coyotes with cats or dogs. Do coyotes kill cats? Absolutely, but so do foxes, dogs, bobcats, vehicles, and even great horned owls. Cat owners need to be aware that cats that are allowed to roam free are at risk from many different factors. To protect your cat, keep it indoors, or allow it outside only under supervision. Coyotes in some areas appear to become "specialists" at catching and killing cats.

Do dog owners need to be concerned about coyotes? The answer is maybe. Conflicts between dogs and coyotes occur primarily in the months of March and April. It is during this time that coyotes are setting up their denning areas for the soon-to-arrive pups. Coyotes become exceptionally territorial around these denning sites in an attempt to create a safe place for their young. Coyotes view other canines (dogs) as a threat to their young. Essentially it comes down to a territorial dispute between your dog and the coyote. Both believe that your yard is their territory.

Owners of large and medium sized dogs have little to worry about. Coyotes, with an average weight of 35 lbs., know they are overmatched by large dogs and will yield part of their territory (your yard) to the dog. A confrontation may occur between a mid sized dog and a coyote. Such confrontations, however, usually do not involve physical contact between the two animals. The dog and coyote usually come to an understanding on whose territory is whose.

Owners of small dogs have cause for concern. The outcome of a confrontation between a small dog and a coyote will depend a lot upon the behavior of the dog. A coyote knows it is physically superior to a small dog and expects the dog to be submissive. Trouble occurs when a small dog does not submit to a coyote. The coyote will discipline the dog to correct its inappropriate behavior. This discipline will continue until the dog submits or is eventually killed.

Very small dogs, e.g., small poodles, are viewed by coyotes as easy prey and are at risk to be killed year round.

Answer 3

It can, but the better question is will it be able to. Both are fast, but a coyote cannot climb a tree. Unless the cat is caged up it will probably be able to escape. Also some coyotes won't enter your property if you have anything that would frighten it.

Answer 4

Well daaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!! if you let a kitty cat out into the wild and a coyote tried to kill it it could but if your talking about wild cats it depends!

Answer 5

YES!!! 1 coyote can kill several cats in just a few minutes.

So bring your furry family member in at night.

Answer 6

Is the Pope Catholic? Coyotes kill cats when they want a snack.

Answer 7

That ids the coyote's favorite late night snack in my neighborhood. Neighbors have lost 3 or 4.

Answer 8

Unfortunately, yes they can and will kill cats. People in neighborhoods where coyotes regularly roam are advised to keep their cats indoors.

Answer 9

if its a full grown moutain lion the cat might have a chance , but we keep an electric fence around the ranch because a coyote will go after house cats , they only hit that fence once though

Answer 10

Yes and dogs too. Keep small animals indoors, especially at night if you live in an area that is frequented by coyotes.