The 27TH Annual Skunk Show Winners
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 […]
Articles by Maria
Introducing Another Skunk
So you are a skunk owner and are wondering if it is time to add another skunk to your family? This may not be as […]
Obesity in Pet Skunks
Sadly, obesity is much too common in pet skunks and one of the leading causes for their current short lifespan. Obesity is completely the owner’s […]
Is Your Skunk Ready to Show?
It is not too early to start preparing your skunk for the show. How is your skunk’s coat? Skunks 2 years and older, may shed […]
4 Month Old Skunk Kits
September is a busy month for new skunk owners! In September, the kits born in May will be turning 4 months. There were lots of […]
Raw Hemp Cookies
Raw Hemp Cookies are a healthy and tasty treat for skunks and you may you like them too! Keep in mind, it is nutrient […]
Spotlight on Gidget
I’m posting this on behalf of Landa Berry. She recently lost a kit because another kit attacked it. Sadly, it did not survive. Her story […]
Glossary of Pet Skunk Terms
I have started a glossary of pet skunk terms to make it easier for those who may be unfamiliar with some terms used in pet […]
Pet Skunk Blood Work
Blood work should be done on your skunk’s annual wellness exam, and at other times when the Veterinarian needs it for either diagnostic reasons, or […]
De-Worming your Adult Skunk
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 […]
Featuring your Skunk
We have a new topic category featuring your skunk. This is where you tell your skunk’s personal story. The topic is open to past or […]
Plants Known to be Toxic to Pets
Since it is baby season, I thought it would be a good reminder to send out the list of plants known to be toxic to […]
De-Worming Your Baby Skunk
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, […]
Baby Season 2015
Baby season 2015 has officially arrived! Skunk people know there is nothing more exciting than getting a new baby skunk! Send pictures of your new […]
Pet Skunk Blog
Welcome to the new Mephitis Advocate pet skunk blog! It has been a few years but the Advocate is back, better than ever, in blog […]