Urban Vs Rural Raccoons
Since raccoons are so adaptable to different habitats, they are found in urban and rural settings. In a rural environment, raccoons may appear to be cleaner than in an urban setting. Rural areas offer lots more room to spread out and forage for wild food and sources of water. Urban city living for raccoons usually means lots of rummaging through garbage and scrambling around greasy areas.Diseases They Carry
A raccoon that appears clean and well-groomed may also be carrying a disease. Raccoons may be carrying the deadly disease rabies, like other wild creatures. Additionally, their feces and urine may leave behind traces of roundworm, giardiasis, leptospirosis or salmonella. These diseases can infect people and cause serious side effects such as diarrhea, abdominal pain, fever, dehydration and more. If you suspect there is raccoon activity on your property, you should contact an expert in raccoon removal to safely disinfect the area and take control of the situation.Raccoons and Pets
Raccoons can also be dangerous to your pets. If your pet goes outside on a regular basis in your yard without supervision, they could startle a raccoon and get bitten. Bites from a raccoon need to be treated right away, due to the danger of transmitting rabies. Dogs and cats may also be at risk of developing other diseases from digging in a raccoon latrine area. Raccoons designate a spot for their waste, and some dogs and cats may be tempted to dig or investigate the area.