Are hungry raccoons dangerous to feral cats and humans?

Yes, they can be, but, depending on the situation, they will avoid confrontation. We live in the suburbs, and wild habitat is getting scarce, so we get raccoons, skunks, and possums in our yard. We had a raccoon give birth in our attic one May. read more

Raccoons, hungry or not, are extremely good fighters and are often more than a match for medium to large dogs. So I’m sure they would make short work of similarly sized cats (feral or domestic). With the exception of rabid raccoons, I have never known of one making an unprovoked attack on a human. read more

Raccoons can carry several dangerous diseases including rabies. While incidents of rabid raccoons attacking humans are rare, it’s not something you want to risk. Raccoons carry two other diseases, roundworm and leptospirosis, that can also be transmitted to humans and pets. If a raccoon has roundworms, the eggs are shed in the raccoon’s feces. read more

Raccoons, hungry or not, are extremely good fighters and are often more than a match for medium to large dogs. So I’m sure they would make short work of similarly sized cats (feral or domestic). read more

If the raccoons get into your house, their urine and feces can cause extensive damage. 3. Attacks on Pets Many times raccoons will simply run from large animals, but they have been known to attack dogs and cats, especially if cornered. Raccoons can easily kill cats and small dogs, and they can injure large dogs. They have even attacked people. read more