What do you do if a raccoon bites your cat?

On the East coast of the US, get your cat to a vet immediately, Raccoons are rabies carriers there. On the West Coast there has been maybe one Raccoon case of rabies in forty years. In either case, your cat should have a rabies vaccination. If the bite is bad, get it taken care of. Raccoons are filthy animals. read more

Take your cat to the vet. Even if your cat is vaccinated against many diseases a raccoon can carry, the bite itself can get infected. Cats are especially prone to abscesses because of their loose skin and warm fur. Infected wounds that fester in a cat can cause damage to internal organs over time. read more

It is really rare for a raccoon to bite someone, most of the time they will just run away. You must have made it feel really in danger that it bit you. read more

When a cat is bitten by a raccoon, it will need medical attention.Before going to the vet, dress the wound to the best of yourability and keep your cat calm. read more

Raccoons are wild animals, and they behave as such. Incidents with cats are not frequent, but your pet and a raccoon could get into a conflict. This usually happens for one of two reasons. One, cats may chase raccoons. If the raccoon feels trapped, he will defend himself by attacking your cat. Two, raccoons love cat food. read more