Are Raccoons Dangerous? How to Protect Yourself and Your Pets from Disease
Raccoons may look harmless, but they can pose health and safety risks to both humans and pets. While typically not aggressive, raccoons can carry serious diseases such as rabies, leptospirosis, and raccoon roundworm, which can spread through bites, scratches, or contact with their waste. They may also become defensive if cornered or threatened. To protect yourself and your pets, avoid feeding or approaching raccoons, secure garbage cans, and keep pet food indoors. If a raccoon appears sick or unusually tame, contact animal control rather than attempting to handle it.
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