02/15/2024
All this week every morning when I go outside, I smell a skunk!
While skunks do not hibernate, they do become significantly idler once temperatures begin to drop. During the winter, skunks mostly huddle in their dens for warmth. However, the skunk mating season usually takes place in February and March, and most skunk young (or kits) are born in April and May.
Skunks will seek out the most convenient locations for their dens. They’re looking for warmth and easy access to food and water, which most likely can be found on your property. In areas populated by humans, skunks will make their dens under houses, under decks, in basements, under woodsheds or woodpiles and anywhere else that provides shelter from the elements.
What to do if my dog gets sprayed by a skunk.
Skunks live all over the place and if your dog gets curious about one, they may end up with a face full of stink.
Mix together:
1 quart of 3-% hydrogen peroxide
1/4 cup baking soda
1 teaspoon Dawn dishwashing soap
Wash your dog and rinse off, bathe your dog again. Let it set with it on for 10 minutes rinse off, then bathe with pure Dawn, then rinse.
Do not store any leftover mixture.
