Hi Lizette, There isn't much you can do to remove the smell from the nasal passages, but you can rinse his mouth out. I bathed him that night and on Tuesday bought a product called S.O.XMy dachshund came in this morning sneezing.
), or to establish a professional-client relationship. How can I comfort him? My vet has done normal tests but is not aware of serious problems skunks might cause. We have bathed him in both of his dog shampoos, our shampoo, vanilla extract, dishwashing liquid, vinegar, and I still can't seem to geTaking dog out for a walk and got away and chased a skunk. This should help alleviate the foaming. My dog got skunked last night and I used the hydrogen peroxide and baking soda and liquid soap method that worked very well on his coat. The site and services are provided "as is" with no warranty or representations by JustAnswer regarding the qualifications of Experts. Keeping his mouth pointed toward the ground, you can use a hose to rinse the mouth well. Any other helpful hints would be appreciated. I couldn't believe how quick the response was and I thank you. She seems to be fine, and I gave her a bath....but she still smells horrible.
Typically, dogs are sprayed near the head or chest area, and the oil-based skunk spray may appear as a yellowish liquid. Thank you again for simply being there!Last night my Expert spent close to 3 hours working with me on my dog's illness. Doesn't have any rabies shots.
Grab a clean cloth (from your first aid kit) and some water and gently clean your dog’s face. He came running back smelling strange, but not from a skunk, and foaming at the mouth. Although your first instinct may be to let him in the house to wash him off, don’t. Tonight after reading this forum I will be taking her to University of Davis, the premier animal hospital in CA, tomorrow first thing for a complete exam. The smell SEEMy Aussie Shepherd was sprayed by a skunk on Sunday night and today he is very lethargic and won't eat. She is not fixed, and finished her period about 1 month ago. My 8 yr. old mini schnauzer has been sprayed three times twice by small skunks but after being sprayed a third by a large adult she has not been the same, aloof and tired. Even small bites can lead to infection and possibly Rabies. by P Lamay (Bridgeport, MI) My dog was sprayed by a skunk in the middle of the night. JustAnswer is not intended or designed for EMERGENCY questions which should be directed immediately by telephone or in-person to qualified professionals.We use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. !Please let everyone involved with your site know that your Expert, Dr. Lucy, has saved my dog's life.
Dog Sprayed by Skunk. JustAnswer is not intended or designed for EMERGENCY questions which should be directed immediately by telephone or in-person to qualified professionals.Ask-a-doc Web sites: If you've got a quick question, you can try to get an answer from sites that say they have various specialists on hand to give quick answers... Justanswer.com.JustAnswer.com...has seen a spike since October in legal questions from readers about layoffs, unemployment and severance.Traffic on JustAnswer rose 14 percent...and had nearly 400,000 page views in 30 days...inquiries related to stress, high blood pressure, drinking and heart pain jumped 33 percent.Tory Johnson, GMA Workplace Contributor, discusses work-from-home jobs, such as JustAnswer in which verified Experts answer people’s questions.I will tell you that...the things you have to go through to be an Expert are quite rigorous.Former vol Vet Assistant.Breeder 18+ years Dog trainer / behavioristFormer vol Vet Assistant.Breeder 18+ years Dog trainer / behavioristHey got sprayed by a skunk, looks like right in his mouth, he's drooling and foaming at the mouth? Tried a bath. Thank you so much for this opportunity to share in her care and knowledge!DVM, Emergency Veterinarian; BS (Physiology) Michigan State UnivPracticing Veterinary Technician for 26 years.Former Veterinary Practice Owner, Technician TrainerVeterinarian, UC Davis graduate, emphasis in Dermatology, Internal Medicine, and Pain Control15 years of experience as a small animal veterinarianDisclaimer: Information in questions, answers, and other posts on this site ("Posts") comes from individual users, not JustAnswer; JustAnswer is not responsible for Posts.
Jackson (my dog) left my sight for a minute.
The problem now is that when the dog got sprayed by the skunk, he was barking and apparently got a mouthful of the spray also. By chatting and providing personal info, you understand and agree to our You are a light at the end of scary tunnel when $ are tight, but people need professional help to turn to for help with their dear pets!$1,000 spent at his vet, and I finally get the correct diagnosis from Nancy Holmes for $15I think this is the greatest web site in the world. ), or to establish a professional-client relationship.
I think he was directly hit in the mouth and nose as he did not smell anywhere else but in that area.
If you smell skunk spray on your dog, be sure to look for bites. Providing your dog ample fresh water after a skunking will allow him to flush his mouth and hopefully avoid developing ulcers in or around it.
He's not shaking his head/ears. What should I do?My dog rolled in something dead over at my father-in-laws house.