Are raccoons dangerous to dogs?

Raccoons and dogs don't mix. Here's what to do if a raccoon attacks your dog, and how to prevent a raccoon vs. dog attack in the first place. 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

Another potentially dangerous scenario is when the raccoon visits your house to eat your dog’s food. You know how jealous your dog is at mealtimes. If he spots the raccoon stealing his food, a fight will start in no time. When raccoons and dogs have a confrontation, pets are the ones who typically pay the consequences. read more

Dogs and raccoons: How and why raccoons attack dogs Although raccoons sometimes kill cats for sport, cats generally have the good sense to steer clear of the masked animal bandits. Dogs and raccoons, on the other hand, often relish in a fight. read more