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 ...

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 ...

If you’re a dog owner, you’ve likely had that dreaded look of “oh no” at least one time — or even multiple times — when your furry friend comes to the door after being let outside. It’s the awful ...

MURPHYSBORO, Ill. (WSIL) -- You may want to start looking out for a smelly critter this summer: skunks. A skunk can spray a defense liquid as far as 15 feet, which increases the chances your pet could ...

In this story, one woman decided that her family needs to keep their dog on a leash so he doesn’t run off and get sprayed by ...

It’s a headache every dog owner has likely dealt with or at least stands a good shot of experiencing: You let your dog out, only for your canine companion to pick a fight with a skunk. Debbie Banks, a ...

You're enjoying a long evening dog walk as late-Feburary weather begins to bring the first tell-tale signs of spring. But then, you're confronted by that familiar smell. Skunks are out and on the ...

A striped skunk is seen in this file photo. We spoke with a Lexington dog groomer about what she does when a pet comes in sprayed by a skunk. Mark Newman Getty Images It’s a headache every dog owner ...