Raccoons

Raccoon Bite Treatment

What To Do If A Raccoon Bites You?

When a scared or aggressive raccoon bites a human, dog, cat, or other pet, the wound might seem insignificant at first. However, there is a serious health risk associated with raccoon bites, which should be taken seriously right away. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), you should treat a raccoon bite …

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Raccoon Distemper Illness

Distemper In Raccoons: Recognize These 5 Key Symptoms

Distemper (Canine morbillivirus, also known as CDV virus) is a contagious viral disease found in dogs, but also common in raccoons. Symptoms are not always obvious. The virus attacks the respiratory, gastrointestinal, and nervous systems of the animal. While humans are not affected by distemper, airborne cross-infection can occur between dogs and a variety of …

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