Coyotes are not conducive animals near the home environment. These wild canines prey on mice and rats which are nasty little pets. A pet owner should carry o preventive measures to limit these attacks. Someone can be able to tell a coyote attacked a pet through coyote tracks which are similar to dog tracks but they are thinner. Coyotes bite large animals directly behind the throat or jugular area and the victim may did due to suffocation. These animals are also known to attack humans. A good fence prevents coyotes from entering your yard. Feed pets indoors and install motion sensitive lights in your backward for small animals that may attract coyotes and provide them with a hideout.