1. Get the dog away from the skunk. If you see a skunk in the field, shooting it should be the last resort. In fact, shooting may backfire as the dog may try to grab the skunk after the shot.

Skunks are an exciting smell for your dog -- at least at first. Skunk Spray Symptoms in Dogs. When dogs get sprayed by a skunk, they exhibit many of the same symptoms humans do.

Skunk spray unfortunately can be a common price of dog ownership. For those who have never had to deal with such a problem, then 1) Be thankful and 2) Here’s a guide on what to do when your dog ...

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 ...

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 ...

Follow up with your dog’s (or your) regular shampoo. Don’t try to store the peroxide mixture or make it ahead of time, because the bottle could explode, according to the Humane Society. And don’t ...

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 ...

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 ...