Coyote sights and sounds — yipping and howling at night, the occasional attack on a beloved pet — is spreading fear in some metro Atlanta communities that is showing up on social media sites.

"Coyotes have a different smell than what pets are used to. All the pet needs to do is wander off toward the curious scent, and that is the last the owner sees of it.

Distemper manifests itself in disoriented behavior, such as stumbling and seizures; loss of fear of humans; or discharge from ...

• Install coyote-proof fencing around your home to protect unsupervised pets. Fencing should be at least 6 feet tall and provide a full barrier along the ground that prevents animals from ...

Though coyotes are believed to only come out at night, lately they've been showing up during the daytime in residential neighborhoods and pet owners are urged to keep a lookout.

You can deter coyotes (and keep pets safe) by following this advice from NCWRC: • Secure garbage in containers with tight-fitting lids and take them out in the morning of pick up, not the night ...

2) Keep pets indoors Also, Wattles said people should make sure to keep pets and small dogs indoors because they are seen as prey for coyotes. Outdoor feeding of animals, such as feeding feral cat ...

Protect your pets According to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, coyotes are naturally fearful of humans, but their behavior will change if human food and garbage is accessible to ...

Running away from a coyote will only make it chase you. What if the coyote follows you? Stay calm, Kessler said. Coyotes are protective of their territories, and may just be “escorting” you away.

Southern Nevada sits in the center of coyote territory, and coyote sightings are often posted to social media. So how can residents live peacefully among wildlife and protect their pets from coyotes?