Guest guest Posted January 27, 2008 Report Share Posted January 27, 2008 Coons are darling, but do carry 17 diseases, incluidng Parvo, Distemper and Rabies. One of the reasons I chose Opossums to Rehab, especially babies and Littles are disease free.. I would not have made it through last year without my babies to care for.. Sheena Rita aka Spring wrote: I was going to rescue raccoons but with my grandchildren and the dangers of possible dangerous roundworm they can have changed my mind. My vet said if you have children it isn't wise. But they were sooo cute. And with my disease I didn't need any other problems. Baylisascaris Procyonis is the name of the roundworm. Scary stuff to read about. I'd still love to do it though but not a wise move according to my doc as well. I'm sorry guess this is off topic. Just trying to get to know ya'll. And these interests do help with all the depression we go through. Rita CopeJuly 25, 1979 - August 12, 2000passenger single car accident http://www.angelfire.com/ab2/springshome/links.html Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your homepage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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