It is most commonly associated with domestic animals such as dogs and ferrets, although it can infect wild animals as well such as racoons.
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He respects all nature and animals, except racoons (due to one of his ancestors being a raccoon hunter).
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There is some evidence that other organisms may serve as reservoirs for the bacteria such as domestic goats, domestic dogs, racoons, and coyotes.
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Their population is controlled by theracoonpopulation; it has been shown that as the racoons decrease in number, mating terrapins increase, leading to increased turtle activity at the airport.
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The sanctuary had been treating a large number of racoons and skunks with canine distemper, which crossed over to the big cats. 18 big cats died in this epidemic.
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