How to help a raccoon?

Question

What could/should we do about a raccoon that has a large patch of missing fur around the base of its neck in the back? There also appears to be a small area with redness and raised bumps.

Naturalist's Response

Thank you for your question about the raccoon with the missing fur and red patch.

Geauga Park District does not treat injured wildlife. The best thing to do for the raccoon is to leave it alone. There aren’t places that take in and treat raccoons due to state regulations.

For more information about wildlife, call 1-800-945-3543. This is the number for the Ohio Division of Wildlife. They can give you a lot of information about wildlife and what to do if you see an injured animal. These are also the people we contact when we have questions.

-Naturalist Denise Wolfe

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