There is a skunk living under my house. It wouldn't really be a problem, but it fights with my dog. Last time they fought, it sprayed his face and he seems to have suffered some loss of vision. So, I guess I have two questions; is there anything I can do about his vision loss? And, how can I get rid of the skunk, without killing it?
2006-08-20 18:00:45 · 11 answers · asked by Kandi 2 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
Usually skunks will come in yards looking for food. Make sure that you have not left any pet food out at night and then the skunk may look for food elsewhere.
You can also screen off the places there are holes under the house so skunk will be kept out.
My dog got sprayed in the face a few nights ago too. His eyes were watering a lot. When I bathed him, I washed his eyes out with water and then I put Visine eye drops in his eyes and he seems to be fine.
2006-08-20 20:22:59 · answer #1 · answered by runningviolin 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First take you dog to the Vet.
Then call Animal Control.
Skunks become a problem when they dig under foundations; take up residence under a house, porch, or buildings.
Skunks are very susceptible to rabies. Because they can become locally abundant and transmit rabies to other mammals, skunks cause concern for human health and livestock safety. Rabies is a serious viral disease and is generally spread by direct contact with an infected individual, usually by biting.
If you notice a skunk acting strangely (aggressive or nervous, wandering in the daytime, or tame and listless), do not approach it. If you live in an area where there is a large skunk population, all pet dogs and cats should be vaccinated for rabies.
If you know the skunk is living under a house, you can exclude them from reentering. Wait until after dark when the skunk has left to seek food. Examine the dirt at the den entrance. Fresh tracks indicate the skunk has left for the evening. If you do not see tracks easily, sprinkle fine sand, dust, or flour at the entrance as a visual aid.
If you think more than one skunk is living under the building, attach a piece of 1/2-inch hardware cloth to the opening. This wire should be larger than the entire entrance, be hinged at the top, and remain loose on the other three sides. This simple device will allow skunks to push open the gate and leave, but not reenter. Once the skunks are gone, seal the entrance and any other entrances completely.
There are no chemical repellents or toxicants (poisons) registered for controlling skunks.
The preferred and most recommended solution to removing and disposing of problem skunks is trapping.
Because of the potential for spreading rabies, skunks should not be released back into the environment but should be humanely disposed of.
2006-08-21 01:18:51 · answer #2 · answered by pro_and_contra 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can call a pest removal company that does humane trapping. You could also rent a humane trap and trap it yourself.. but you could also end up being sprayed.
From what I read, the loss should be temporary, but I would be careful. If your dog is still having vision loss the day after the attack, you need to see the vet. I can't seem to find any info concerning what you can do to help the vision loss, though.
Try a dog forum, where someone else may have had a similar problem.
http://www.dogforum.org/
2006-08-21 01:08:54 · answer #3 · answered by moosh_moosh_smoosh 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You absolutely need to have professional help in getting rid of it. Your local pound or animal control should be your first call, if that doesn't work check the yellow pages for exterminators. Skunks can carry rabies and are generally ill tempered animals in the wild and you don't want to risk being bitten or having your dog hurt worse than he already has been.
2006-08-21 01:14:50 · answer #4 · answered by PUNKY 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can rent skunk traps in most places.. call your local city animal control officer he will know (dog pound)
enclose the access to under your house so the skunk cannot get in there..and will leave (obviously you will have to do this at a time when you know the skunk isnt under your house.. like at night)
2006-08-21 01:19:12 · answer #5 · answered by CF_ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Please do not kill it as some people are suggesting...it is illegal and the skunk is just trying to survive like any other wild animal...it is not his fault that humans are encroaching on this territory and habitat. Do call your local animal control...they can put a trap out and catch him without hurting him...and relocate him.
2006-08-21 02:02:28 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
omg call the pet ppl to take it away or catch the little critter byt using traps with food good luck and im sorry about your dogs vision loss take him to the vet to get glasses lol jk
2006-08-21 01:06:06 · answer #7 · answered by Im sorry if i hurt you♥ 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sorry but just kill it b/c it made ur poor dog blind and now it is going to have a suckie life b/c of that cruella lol But n e ways ur dog might go brain dead from running into all those walls lol
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2006-08-21 01:32:46 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call your local animal control (they usually use humane traps) and take your dog to the vet.
2006-08-21 01:05:14 · answer #9 · answered by dreamcatweaver 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
take good care of him\herand he\she will regain it.I think you shold kill that skunk!!
2006-08-21 01:07:29 · answer #10 · answered by pinsir70 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋