Top 10 list of animal attackers

From the AAHA NewStat

Veterinary Pet Insurance Co. (VPI) this week released its top 10 list of animals responsible for causing injuries to insured pets.

According to a company press release, VPI came up with the list by reviewing 500 laceration and bite wounds claims. The list:

1. Snake
2. Coyote
3. Raccoon
4. Squirrel
5. Scorpion
6. Javelina
7. Porcupine
8. Ground Hog
9. Skunk
10. Rat

No. 6, the javelina is a hoofed mammal originating from South America that is often mistaken for a wild pig. Javelinas are common in central and southern Arizona. The javelina and scorpion attacks occurred only in Arizona, according to VPI.

Among those that did not make the list were goat, beaver, woodchuck, black bear, mountain lion, hawk, rabbit, sea urchin, and jellyfish.