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Raccoons are orphaned for a variety of reasons, the vast majority of which are caused by humans. When their mothers are killed, babies will often remain in the den for up to two days waiting for their mothers to return. Eventually they become so desperate that they will plunge from trees. Small raccoons that are found on the ground crying usually need to be rescued and care should be taken to look for siblings. Raccoons are very good mothers and generally keep a close eye on their young.
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Raccoons can get a variety of diseases and parasites. Rabies must be mentioned as any mammal can get rabies. However, there has never been a case of the raccoon strain of rabies in Kentucky. This is not to say that a raccoon can not get rabies, but it is rare in Kentucky, and it is usually exposure to the skunk strain. They can also get canine distemper and raccoon parvovirus (which is actually very similar to feline panleukopenia). Raccoons can also carry baylisascaris procyonis or raccoon roundworm. This parasite can be deadly to humans if ingested. Kentucky Wildlife Center vaccinates the raccoons in our care for rabies, canine distemper and feline panleukopenia and deworms them regularly. We do everything in our power to ensure the health and well-being of the animals in our care. For more information on raccoons, please Click Here to read.
Cute Raccoon
Cute Raccoons
Cute Raccoons
Cute Raccoon
Cute Raccoons
Cute Raccoon
Cute Raccoon
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