r/racoon

I cleaned up what I thought was cat poop on my patio area. Used gloves and bags and was careful but no mask. Triple bagged and then washed an continued working outside. Doused the are in bleach because it was in a rock bed. Realized later it was racoon poop. Docs are working on what dose and for how long (800mg fir 20 days?!l) for prophylaxis per the cdc. I played with my 2yo and held her outside nearby and while I was wearing the same clothes. I am freaking out about getting these worm as the infection eyes and brain and can kill you. But also freaking out about the medication

Has anyone had to do prophylaxis? Should I def treat my kiddo too?

I have a raccoon that came in through the doggie door once and ate my dog’s food and snacks. We’ve locked the doggie door and have kept it shut. But since then, it’s made several attempts to get back into my home and is hanging out on my deck. Animal control wont touch it unless it is inside the home, then only releases it back into the yard. Same for the private service I called. The other raccoon removal service only comes if it made a hole to get into the home. Now I’m freaked out it is going to find some other way into my home or spread disease to my dog and family through feces in my backyard. Does anyone know who I can call to have it trapped and removed away from my property???