Lather Up For Rescue

DO YOURSELF A FAVOUR AND SAVE THIS POST SO YOU’RE NOT FRANTICALLY SEARCHING FOR IT LATER!

Did you know that skunks are more active in the fall, because they are foraging for food to build up their fat stores for winter? Also, they do not really hibernate, just sleep a lot during the winter. This means your dog could come across one at any time of the year.

They are also found in both rural and urban centres, so don’t think your dog is safe just because you live in the city.

Another fun fact, skunks are “mostly” nocturnal, so if your dog is going to make a big mistake, the chances of it being at night or on that first trip to the backyard in the morning, when stores are closed, is quite high. Do yourself a favour, buy the ingredients now and keep them on hand for emergencies.

In addition to smelling absolutely foul, if they get sprayed in the face the oil hurts the mucous membranes in their eyes, nose, and mouth, so you’ll want to address it as quickly as possible.