De-worming your adult skunk properly is a very important part of skunk ownership that is often done improperly or not at all. All skunk kits come with roundworms that need to be removed before they build to a dangerous level. Read about de-worming a kit here. If you have had your skunk since it was a …
All baby skunks come with roundworms! Some will come with coccidia (small single cell parasites). Please do not assume that if your skunk has parasites, that you will always see them in the skunk’s stool. That can be a fatal mistake. Parasites, also do not always show up when tested. One of the leading causes …
Sorry I am late posting the results for the annual skunk show. Below is the list of winners. We are very proud of our Chula who did quite well as a senior. SKUNK SHOW WINNERS 2016, 28TH ANNUAL SHOW held on 10/15/16 CLASS AGE PLACE SKUNK OWNER Albino Adult 1-5 1st Lambchop, Jeff M. Albino …
This was forwarded to me yesterday. It is distressing that a young man would be so unnecessarily cruel to innocent wildlife. Hopefully, he will learn to be more tolerant in the future. Indiana University Student Allegedly Beats Skunk To Death With a Shovel Click to read full story online. BLOOMINGTON, Ind. An Indiana University student …
On 9/28/16, a 4 month old pet skunk was euthanized in Tampa, Fl and tested for rabies because she had bitten a Veterinary Technician. This is every skunk owner’s greatest fear and the reason why it is so important to choose the right Veterinarian. The owner had two young skunks that were housed in a …
The first year mortality rate is high with pet skunks, and I dread hearing about the kits that don’t make it. This morning I opened my email to discover a sad letter from someone I know, letting me know she lost her skunk kit sometime the night before. This owner has experience with skunks, other …
What is Inflammation? Inflammation is a condition caused by the swelling of any part of the body. Areas commonly affected in pet skunks are the limbs, joints, discs, and internal organs. Inflammation of the skin may occur if the skunk has an allergic reaction, has been bitten, or is injured. So what comes first, inflammation …
Recently another skunk owner forwarded me a packet of pet skunk information written by a Veterinarian regarding the care of pet skunks. She was given the packet when she brought two of her skunks for their annuals. At first, I thought it can’t be bad as I know the Veterinarian who wrote it. Then I …
If you are new to the skunk world, you may not know just how important it is to choose your skunk’s Veterinarian carefully! A Veterinarian who sees mostly dogs and cats may not be comfortable with seeing captive wildlife and just because they agree to see the skunk, doesn’t mean they are experienced to do …
How exciting, the kits are in pet stores now! While personally, I think nothing is cuter than a baby skunk, every year some people make the mistake of getting a skunk kit before they do their research on how to care for them. This results in the kits being given up for adoption by fall. …
The March 18, 2016 meeting for proposed changes to Oregon law regarding pet skunk ownership has passed. The final ruling will be announced at the June meeting scheduled for 6/9/16 and 6/10/16. After reviewing the document of proposed changes, it doesn’t appear there were any changes (strike throughs) in the parts that pertains to pet …
Obesity is still the number one challenge mentioned in speaking with Veterinarians who see pet skunks. So today I would like to take a few minutes to discuss portion sizes for some of the most common foods fed to pet skunks. An obese skunk will not live a long, healthy life and will likely suffer …
Skunk owners need to be aware that it is possible to pass on upper respiratory illnesses like a cold or the flu to their pet skunk. The ability of a human to pass along an illness to their pet is called “reverse zoonosis,” Surprisingly, this happens more often than you might think. Depending on the …
The 2016 Skunkie Egg Hunt is this coming weekend, Sunday the 13th from 1 to 5 pm at Judy Slade’s house. There will be an egg hunt for the skunks and the people! Spring Prince and Spring Princess and Friendliest will be awarded. Lunch will be served, its a fun time for all! Skunk owners …
It appears that the state of Tennessee has changed it’s mind about pet skunk ownership. Initial approval of the change has been approved. This is seems like a positive move forward that hopefully other states may follow in their footsteps. NASHVILLE — A bill to allow Tennesseans to keep skunks as pets has won initial …
The State of Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife has proposed some changes that will affect pet skunk ownership in Oregon, if passed into law. The draft proposals are in various stages of review by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife Division, and Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife Commission. Oregon pet skunk owners …
Introducing the the Pet Skunk Message Board, an online community for skunk owners to chat, ask questions and post pictures of their pet skunks. The message board is public so you can read the topics but if you would like to join in and post, you need to register here. Stop in regularly and share …
Fall is here and for those who got a kit in the spring, your baby is officially a junior skunk. He or she should look just like a smaller version of an adult skunk. By now, the 3 de-wormings are complete. Once your skunk weighs 4 pounds or more, you will switch to using Panacur …
Meet little Hershey, a tiny, sweet boy only 6 months old. We found Hershey through another skunk owner who had contacted me earlier this week about an ad for a skunk that she had seen posted on Craig’s List. It is illegal in Florida to sell Class III, captive wildlife without the proper permits but …
The show was great as usual! It is priceless to catch up with old friends and put faces on the people I have corresponded with during the year. Below is the list of winners. I’m sure it was difficult for the judges this year as there were so many beautiful skunks entered. If you missed …