The skin problem itself probably doesn’t need treatment. But if you had a head injury, you’ll need medical help right away. Schwartz, C.W. and Schwartz, E.R. 1981. The Wild Mammals of Missouri: Raccoons. University of Missouri Press and Missouri Department of Conservation, Columbia, USA. Raccoons are sometimes raised as pets, although they may act unpredictably and aggressively and it can be quite difficult to teach them to obey and understand commands. [25] Some states in the United States do not allow keeping wild animals as pets, and some states require an exotic pet permit. [7] Raccoon eyes are a sign of an underlying trauma or condition. Most of the time, this is due to a basal skull fracture or facial fracture. In these cases, the raccoon eyes will go away as the fracture heals.

Doctors sometimes call raccoon eyes periorbital ecchymosis. "Periorbital" means "around the eyes." " Ecchymosis" is a change in color. When handling carcasses and animal bones, always wear gloves and protective gear. Scrape out flesh, blood, and brain matter from the skull to expose all the natural bones. Rinse the skull using the spinal opening. This procedure is carried out to improve the function of the nose or change its form to make it more appealing. Depending on the extent of the surgery, it is possible for rhinoplasty to cause raccoon eyes. Other causes An opossum spine consists of cervical vertebrae, thoracic vertebrae, lumbar vertebrae, sacral vertebrae, and caudal vertebrae. The caudal vertebrae (that make up the tail) can have a variation from 26-29 links, averaging around 27.The earliest known Procyon was from the upper Pliocene of North America (Simpson 1945). Some post-Pleistocene remains of raccoons from central Texas resemble living P. lotor form the northern USA, indicating that earlier they had a much wider range (Wright and Lundelius 1963). The third edition of D. E. Wilson and D. M. Reeder's Mammal Species of the World: A Taxonomic and Geographic Reference (2005) list the above three species as the only distinct extant species of the genus Procyon. [1] Some raccoons once considered separate species are now thought to be the same as or subspecies of the common raccoon, including the Barbados raccoon ( P. gloveralleni), Nassau raccoon ( P. maynardi), Guadeloupe raccoon ( P. minor), and Tres Marias raccoon ( P. insularis). [2] Procyon brachyurus Wiegmann, 1837 was described from captive specimens; its identity is undeterminable as the remains of the two animals assigned to this taxon cannot be located anymore and may have been lost. Which other symptoms you have depends on the condition that caused your raccoon eyes. Other symptoms of a skull fracture include:

Raccoons are unusual, for their thumbs (though not opposable) enable them to open many closed containers (such as garbage cans and doors). They are omnivores with a reputation for being clever and mischievous; their intelligence and dexterity equip them to survive in a wide range of environments and are one of the few medium-to-large-sized animals that have enlarged their range since human encroachment began (another is the coyote). Raccoon hindfeet are plantigrade similar to those of humans and bears. Raccoons are sometimes considered vermin or a nuisance. [5] They have readily adapted to urban environments (compare urban opossums, skunks and foxes), scavenging garbage bins and other food sources.Raccoon eyes can also be a symptom of certain systemic conditions, but that’s not the most likely case.

People with cancers and growths such as neuroblastoma may be given appropriate medical treatment. Treatment for amyloidosis, for example, involves reducing the amount of amyloid in the bloodstream. Some procedures involved with brain surgery, such as a craniotomy, can also cause raccoon eyes. A craniotomy is a procedure in which surgeons remove a part of the skull to expose the brain. T. Dewey and R. Fox, " Procyon lotor: Northern raccoon," Animal Diversity Web. Retrieved October 26, 2023.Raccoons can live in the city or the wild. While not domesticated, they are—on rare occasion—kept as pets. Although there is some variation depending on species, raccoons range from 20–40 inches (51–102cm) in length (including the tail) and weigh between 10 and 35lb (4.5 and 15.9kg). The raccoon's tail ranges from 8 to 16 inches (20 to 41cm) in length. Male raccoons are generally larger than females. A baby raccoon is called a kit. [6] The fur of raccoons is used for clothing, especially for coats and coonskin caps. It also has been the material used for the inaccurately named "sealskin" cap worn by the Royal Fusiliers of Great Britain. [39] Historically, Native American tribes not only used the fur for winter clothing, but also used the tails for ornament. [4]