The good news is that under normal circumstances (
a skunk encounter or mud roll being exceptions), dogs need not be bathed more than once every 2 - 3 weeks, even once every 6 weeks if they are short - haired and indoor dogs.
One exception to this is, of course, the dreaded
skunk encounter.
Fenced - in yards don't guarantee that pet and
skunk encounters won't take place because dogs will bark at the striped critters they observe through fence openings and then receive a reply in the form of an oily spray of the skunk's signature scent!
Not exact matches
You've just
encountered a frightened
skunk, which has sprayed a generous quantity of its sulfur - containing scent directly in your path.
She runs away to the woods, where she crosses paths with an actual
skunk who indeed gives off the worst smell Petunia has ever
encountered.
She has survived an abusive owner, a month alone outside, unfortunate
encounters with a
skunk and a car engine, and now a life - saving surgery to remove thread from her intestines.
Unfortunately, many
encounters between dogs and
skunks occur in the late evening or middle of the night when stores and veterinary clinics are closed, meaning that you can't go and buy the product when you need it.
So unless your dog rolled in a pile of cow manure or had a close
encounter with a
skunk, it's important to investigate those unpleasant smells.
Usually more often than not dogs and cats are sprayed in the face when they
encounter a
skunk.
If you
encounter a raccoon,
skunk, bat, fox or coyote that is behaving abnormally or appears sick, KEEP YOUR DISTANCE and call us immediately at 916.725.7387
Walking and hiking with your dog summer increases the chances of
encountering unpleasant or even dangerous wildlife, such as
skunks, porcupines, scorpions, or rattlesnakes.