Raccoon dogs play a significant role as Trichinella reservoir. In Germany the raccoon dog population has risen dramatically over the past decade. The Trichinella prevalence is highest in North-Eastern Germany in addition to the largest raccoon dog population. 1.9% of 1527 raccoon dogs from Eastern Germany examined between 2000 and 2014 was Trichinella positive. 90% of the Trichinella positive raccoon dogs was infected with T. spiralis.