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Skunk: A Most Odious Encounter

Late last Saturday night my dog had that most unfortunate of meetings: with a stinky skunk. I’m ashamed to say that in my rush to do something about the horrid scent coming off of Chihiro, I didn’t think clearly. My husband and I should have hosed her off and applied treatment outside, but instead we brought her inside to the spare tub. We made her wait in the yard until we had the de-skunking mixture ready, but her trip through the house left awful scents that lingered for days. One good thing I can say is that the hydrogen-peroxide, baking … Continue reading →

Skunked! A Real-Life Account

After reading Aimee’s blog, “Dealing with a Skunk Attack,” I couldn’t help but remember one fateful family camping trip. I’ll share the story so you can laugh, see the wrong way to deal with a skunk attack, and then even better appreciate the wisdom in Aimee’s blog…. Wayne, Budly, and I had all just moved from Tucson to Phoenix in that summer of 1993. Growing up, both Wayne’s family and mine camped. We had fond memories of those trips, so, now that we were both out of school and had free weekends once again, we decided to buy a tent, … Continue reading →

Dealing With A Skunk Attack

Let me preface this by saying I hope I never ever have to use any of the tips here. Any skunks out there who may be reading this Pets Blog, please stay far away from me and my dogs. First things first: if your pet has been sprayed by a skunk, check her eyes, nose, and mouth. Most skunks will aim and fire at the face! The chemicals in skunk spray can be irritating to the mucous membranes. The lining of your pet’s mouth, throat, and lungs can become inflamed. So if your pet was sprayed in the face, be … Continue reading →

Pet First Aid Awareness Month

April is Pet First Aid Awareness Month. It’s the perfect time of year for it, because the weather’s nicer, we’re outside more –as are our pets most likely–and there’s lots to get into. Some of it can be harmful, even fatal, to your dog or cat, but with awareness you can avoid trouble. Below is a list of some of those things. Where applicable, related Families.com articles are referenced for further information. Dangers Lurking in the Garden Lawn and garden care is on many people’s minds this time of year. If your pet’s going to help you, here’s some things … Continue reading →