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Raccoons and Squirrels on Elevated Deck: Seal Cat Door, Exclude

Raccoon entered via cat door and ate pet food. No cat door is raccoon-proof. Seal it. Squirrel "invasion" needs clarification—what are they doing? Repellents are placebos. For research-based solutions, see icwdm.org. Free-roaming cats harm wildlife—keep them contained.

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