While most skunk sprayings don’t do permanent harm to dogs, they will make your dog stink and possibly make it nauseous, as the scent may cling to the dog for days. Skunks live throughout North ...

One thing every dog owner hopes never will happen is for their dog to get sprayed by a skunk. That awful, lingering smell can turn a fun walk or backyard romp into a smelly disaster. However, because ...

Skunks can spray their “gunk” (called musk, actually a sulfur-containing anal sac excretion) 7 to 15 feet, and their aim is accurate. If the spray hit Cooper’s eyes, it could cause conjunctivitis or a ...

Editor’s note: Dr. Lee Pickett has retired, but Creators continues to distribute columns from her archive. This is from 2020. Q: My puppy, Cooper, got skunked today. Is skunk gunk toxic to puppies?

It’s one of those scents you can’t mistake and can’t ignore. If a skunk sprays on or near your home — or on you or one of your pets — it can mean a stinky future for the next few days, but you can get ...