Don't Make this Mistake with Your Pet Raccoon!

Its important to know the risks to both you and your raccoon. This video gives some information on some of the common diseases raccoons transmit and how to reduce the chances of getting them.

1) Rabies: Since there hasn't been enough testing done on rabies vaccines for raccoons the shots aren't trusted. They are still important to get regardless. A potential for protection is better than no protection.

2) Raccoon Round Worm: When you first get your raccoon its important to get checked at the vet. Once they are clear of the problem they won't readily be reinfected. This can cause a lot of health problems for humans so its important to get them checked out as soon as possible.

3) Distemper: When you go to the vet make sure to get the ferret vaccine. Dog distemper vaccine can be ineffective, and potentially cause distemper in your raccoon.

This is the information I have gleaned from the vet, and other people. Do your own research, and ask your own veterinarian!

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[vintageitems]

these are the things raccoons can give you.
1: rabies.
2: the sudden urge to steal batteries and buy trees.

[aes]

I get the feeling Tito views you as sort of a walking tree sometimes. Great video.

[MiPedoteTUMBA]

'once that happens you're clearly not getting your racoon back' lmao!

[bkehlin]

Dunder Mifflin paper CO., Scranton branch had a fund raiser for rabies awareness.

[MaxDiNatale]

I love the part where he becomes a hat for you! Ha ha!

[christopherspaulding]

IMO, raccoons being a prime vector for rabies is EXACTLY why they should be researching raccoon treatments, as well as treatments for all the other prime vectors.
Rabies is a biological menace, and what better way to put it down than to protect and neutralize the vectors. Unhooking the links in it's chain...

[nolives]

When Tito put his hand over your mouth he's like "shhh hooman, no say disease"

[rgordon]

You've got powdery mildew on your vegetables. Spray them with 2 table spoons baking soda, mixed with 1 table spoon olive oil and a squirt of dish soap in a gallon of water. Spray the leaves.

[KillaCommieFerMommie]

IMPRESSIVE how you can keep talking, not losing your concentration, while the silly bandit climbs all over your head : D

[lizben]

Don't worry about people and what they and Tito have very lucky to have a dad like you!💓

[kristynaoverstreet]

I love how you love your baby! I'm so jealous! We NEED more people like you! You can tell the quality of a person with the way they are with animals!

[eligebrown]

Your little guy sure got big. Definitely learned some new stuff. Thanks for shareing. Your racoon is awsome

[LouisGedo]

Good info....I love that you took in stride the critter climbing down your back in spite of the claws digging in. My cat does the same when have him on my shoulders.

[taylorh]

This guy is such a sweetheart. You can tell he’s really knowledgeable when it comes to this!

[KarKinz]

please give him cotton candy and let him wash it in the water 😭💖

[corn]

The amount of patience you have is incredible

[alan]

You should be on the TV dude. Handling animal's and doing you're documentary. Bless you

[starphase]

Watching this with my cat. My cat wants to know who I am saying is so cute. He's jealous. Lol . All Animals are precious. Great video . 🐈🐕🐺🐍🐇🐎

[fgxllff]

This video... oh my goodness. So innocent and pure.

[Gala-ypnx]

Kinda puzzling that no one would think to vaccinate raccoons for rabies. That seems like one of the better ways to reduce the numbers of infections out there.