Clinical coccidiosis is rarely reported in carnivores. Two spe- cies of Eimeria (E. nuttali and E. procyonis) and 1 species of Isospora have been described in the raccoon (Procyon lotor).
Can dogs get coccidia from raccoons?
The main risk from dogs is probably the potential for dogs to carry old (i.e. infectious) Baylisascaris eggs into houses on their haircoats, after roaming around raccoon infested areas.
Can raccoons get coccidia?
Clinical coccidiosis was diagnosed in wild-caught and captive raccoons. Eimeria procyonis-like oocysts were seen in 15 of 15 captive raccoons. In 6 of 6 juvenile wild-caught raccoons examined at necropsy, endogenous coccidian stages were seen in the small intestine.
What animals carry coccidia?
While coccidia can infect a wide variety of animals, including humans, birds, and livestock, they are usually species-specific. One well-known exception is toxoplasmosis caused by Toxoplasma gondii. Humans may first encounter coccidia when they acquire a dog, cat or bird that is infected.
What disease does a raccoon carry?
Raccoons suffer from many diseases, however four that stand out to us as a wildlife hospital are Baylisascaris procyonis, rabies, parvovirus, and distemper virus. Rabies is the most well-known of these diseases because it is a big problem for humans as well as raccoons.
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