Game Mechanics: Spirit of Howler max hit (bite) decreased by 1

[Droog007]

Shaman pet: Spirit of the Howler

The level of the pet varies. I'm not 100% certain of the levels, but the max hit (bite) for each pet has always been: 45, 47, 49, 51, or 53. I believe this is how it was on classic as well (before pet spells started summoning max level pet every cast).

These last couple days, I've been getting pets that bite for 52 max. It seems like the lesser level pets are still hitting for the same max. I know I've seen a 45'er and a 49'er.

Maybe overall they are doing more damage - not crying nerf over 1 pt., at any rate. Just noticed the difference and wondered if it was intentional.