Dog Sniffed Raccoon Feces: Low Risk, Call Vet Monday

Sniffing raccoon scat poses minimal disease risk. Eating it increases risk (roundworm, leptospirosis). Dogs have sniffed scat for millennia—perspective matters.

What to Do

1. Call vet Monday for advice—likely just monitor.
2. If dog ate feces: vet may deworm as precaution.
3. Prevent access: Remove latrines promptly (wear gloves, mask).
4. Vaccinate: Leptospirosis vaccine if raccoons frequent yard.

Resources

• ICWDM - wildlife diseases
• CDC - zoonotic diseases

Don't panic. Simple hygiene (wash paws, hands) suffices.