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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

But none of them were prepared for the stench he brought with him. Samson, the dachshund, had been sprayed by a skunk in the back yard. "He just came running in from the back doggie door and started ...

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 ...