Racoon Dog (IMAGE) University of Veterinary Medicine -- Vienna Caption Compared to the racoon, the racoon dogs are more closely related to foxes and thus the more emerging threat as an additional vector. Credit Tanja Duscher/Vetmeduni Vienna Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.