When cleaning raccoon cages, premises, etc. Keep children and pets away from raccoon enclosures. Disinfect unoccupied cages thoroughly between litters. Raccoons can and do bite. Especially if angry or startled.
Raccoons are intelligent animals and therefore, are easily bored.
Their cages should be large and have plenty of toys such as balls, skateboards, combination locks, rawhide chews, etc. because they are very necessary for proper development. Teething occurs at 4-8 weeks of age so it is important to provide them with chew toys. If showing a lot of discomfort, use same medication on gums as for human babies. As an adult, raccoons are inclined to be solitary animals don't like to share. They get both cat and dog fleas, which are different.