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A raccoon that is walking in circles or falling down has a serious illness. It may be distemper or it may be rabies. The symptoms of both disease are similar. Stay away from the animal and report it to authorities. Rabies can be deadly to humans if bitten.

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How do you tell if a raccoon is rabid?

All Raccoons carry rabies in their feces (poo), but not all of them are actually infected with the disease and not all that have the disease are foaming at the mouth. So, if a Raccoon is acting strangely, back away slowly and call your local "Animal Hospital." All raccoons do not carry rabies, this is complete myth. You can suspect rabies if a raccoon seems unafraid of humans, is stumbling around, maybe walking in circles, or even falling over having seizures. They may be foaming at the mouth, or out in the daytime, but not all animals with rabies foam at the mouth, and not every raccoon you see in the daylight has rabies. Your best bet is to call your local wildlife control or even your local police station, and report your sighting, they will know who to call for the problem. Never try to approach a wild animal. Do not call an animal hospital, they have nothing to do with rabid wildlife


What animals have dark rings around their eyes?

Many animals can have a set of dark rings around their eyes. The most famous of these animals include the panda and the raccoon.


Why do rabbits run around humans in circles?

Rabbits may run around humans in circles as a form of excitement or to bond with them. It can also be a way for rabbits to show affection or curiosity towards the person. Running in circles can be a playful behavior that rabbits exhibit when they are feeling stimulated or happy.


What is the biggest raccoon ever?

The largest recorded raccoon weighed around 62 pounds and was over 4 feet long (including the tail). Raccoons typically weigh between 15-30 pounds in the wild.


Why would a possum go around in circles?

To flatten the grass around them so they could sleep much similar to dogs

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