Pet Skunks

One hot summer morning, with the house doors open to invite a cooling breeze, my four grandchildren sat on the carpet in front of the TV watching a program. Engrossed in the program, my oldest...

For a few hundred years now, people tend to consider skunks as pests. Only recently have people started to bring them into their homes as pets. De-scented they can make good pets, and breeding...

If you are thinking of bringing a new pet into your home, you should consider adopting a skunk. These cute little creatures can become one of the most wonderful pets you could ever own. Contrary...

Some people think skunks make adorable pets. While it may be best to purchase a pet skunk from a skunk breeder in order to ensure the health of your pet skunk, it is possible to trap your own...

Skunks--intelligent and playful albeit stubborn creatures--can make an excellent exotic pet choice for the right owner. Read on to help determine whether a skunk might be the appropriate pet...

Do you have a pregnant pet skunk? Here are some easy steps you can take to make sure your skunk is getting everything she needs during her pregnancy and up to the birth.

So you've decided to add a pet skunk to your family. You've done your research and learned about the ins and outs of skunk ownership. You've checked with your state's Department of Natural...

The black, white-striped skunk is best known for its stinky spray, and if skunk raises its tail in defense, you should flee immediately. The funky smell that skunks spray actually come from their...

If you are thinking about getting a pet skunk, weigh the idea carefully before making a purchase. Research skunks and skunk care. See if there are any pet skunk clubs in your area. Find a...

Skunks' spray contains a chemical, more specifically, N- bulymercaptan, which is a compound of carbon, hydrogen and sulfur. The stinky smell comes from the sulfur, the same element that gives...

Getting sprayed by a skunk is no fun at all. Not only is it not fun for you, but it isn't any fun for anyone around you either. It seems impossible to get the smell out of you and out of your...

Skunks are an uncommon pet, but unlike most wild animals, they adapt well to life indoors and behave as domestically as most household pets. They are intelligent, social animals who, with proper...

Rabies is a viral disease that affects mostly bats and carnivorous animals, but any mammal has the potential to contract the disease, according to the Merck Veterinary Manual website. Separate and...