If a raccoon carries rabies, the virus is present in its saliva, so infected raccoons can transfer the disease via bites or scratches, as their claws are likely to have come in contact with their mouths. Bite wounds are caused by – you guessed it – bites from other animals. Bite wounds can cause discrete injuries in addition to the surface wounds, such as pocketing or skin flaps. Female raccoons with young are especially aggressive as they will protect their babies against any threat. GP said they always treat cat bites, but only sometimes treat dog bits. They are basically nocturnal, though they do sometimes come out in the daytime to search for food. I would take your cat to an emergency clinic, especially if the bite is in a joint - those can get very infected very fast - cats tend to heal on the surface and grow infections underneath which become ugly abscesses. Call your local emergency vet clinic and ask what you should do. The cat disappeared for 2 1/2 days but was found and received the rabies vaccine on the 3rd day following the attack. What You Should Do for a Cat Bite or Scratch. A short course of pain medications and antibiotics should be prescribed to minimize the risk of abscess formation and unneeded discomfort during the healing process. We luckily have an emergency clinic here, but they told me the following: Even if he is vaccinated, he needs a rabies booster, this is standard protocol. Any advice? But mating between wild coons and female cats also occurs. Cats that are not up to date on their shots, including rabies, should seek veterinary attention as soon as possible to be tested. A good way to identify raccoon feces is that it almost shows undigested particles of what it has been consuming. Raccoons are wild animals, and they behave as such. Raccoon Attacks a Cat (Caution, graphic pictures below) In July of 2002, this cat, who we called Bob for the lack of a tail, showed up at the Maguire Farm. His shots are up to date but abcesses can form fast, as others have said. Up to 20% of Dutch people, up to 39% of Czechs, 40% of Brazilians, and 90% of Nepalese carry antibodies formed after exposure to the parasites. Raccoons bite cats all the time- it's not like cats have never escaped from raccoons. Raccoon sounds range from the vocalizations the animals use to communicate with each other, to the noises they make as a result of their rustling, scurrying, and other activity. Step 1: Approach the cat carefully, and make sure to restrain the cat if it is excited or nervous. Since bite wounds are often even more complicated or extensive than what can be seen from the surface, it is recommended that almost every bite wound be examined by a veterinarian, especially if the wound may have been from a wild animal, as rabies is an automatic health risk to be considered. Bite marks reflect the arrangement, shape and size of an animal's teeth, so can be used to identify the presence of some pest animals. I wonder why you think a raccoon bit your cat? Raccoons are about the same size as a domestic cat, though they are generally somewhat larger. The most common disease people acquire from raccoons is rabies 1. Exclusions and restrictions apply. Thought you heard a raccoon? Under such circumstances, the baby coons would probably become imprintedon cats, so that they woul… I think my cat was bitten by a raccoon. If you have been bitten by a dog or cat, wash the bite area right away with soap and water, and call your doctor, even if you don’t feel sick. They are usually around 10 to 15 lbs with black marking around their eyes that look like a mask…