Why does my raccoon have a runny nose?
Canine distemper in raccoons starts slowly, initially appearing as an upper respiratory infection, with a runny nose and watery eyes developing into conjunctivitis (the most visible symptoms). As time wears on, the raccoon can develop pneumonia.
What are the symptoms of a sick raccoon?
The symptoms include: 1 Vomiting 2 Diarrhea 3 Labored breathing 4 Coughing 5 Nasal discharge
What are the symptoms of distemper in raccoons?
Runny noses and eyes and drooling are, therefore, commonly seen symptoms, as well as the “weird” behaviors stemming from the brain damage. Every year distemper is responsible for the deaths of many raccoons. Some years are much worse than others.
Why are raccoons acting strange in the winter?
This is the time of year raccoons will be looking for their winter food source, and you may see them out and about more than ever. Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control wants you to be on the lookout for raccoons acting strangely, as this is the time of year where raccoons may have contracted distemper.
Canine distemper in raccoons starts slowly, initially appearing as an upper respiratory infection, with a runny nose and watery eyes developing into conjunctivitis (the most visible symptoms). As time wears on, the raccoon can develop pneumonia.
What happens if you have a raccoon with distemper?
They generally act disoriented or lethargic, but can become aggressive if cornered. They may have seizures. Canine Distemper does not pose a threat to human health. Dogs who have not been vaccinated for distemper can become infected if they come in contact with a raccoon with distemper.
Symptoms of FDV include depression, loss of appetite, foamy vomiting, and bloody diarrhea. These are just a few diseases that raccoons can contract and express symptoms of, but are the most dangerous to raccoons.
This is the time of year raccoons will be looking for their winter food source, and you may see them out and about more than ever. Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control wants you to be on the lookout for raccoons acting strangely, as this is the time of year where raccoons may have contracted distemper.
