Those living in Massachusetts who stepped outside to a strong skunk odor this week are not imagining things. Dedham Animal Control says March marks “peak mating season for these 'little stinkers',” a ...

While most skunk sprayings don’t do permanent harm to dogs, they will make your dog stink and possibly make it nauseous, as the scent may cling to the dog for days. Skunks live throughout North ...

Here’s how to keep skunks away from your home and garden.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. One thing every dog owner hopes never will happen is for their dog to get sprayed by a skunk. That awful, lingering smell can turn ...

If you’ve been thinking your evening walks suddenly smell a little skunkier than usual, that’s because they probably do. But don’t worry—the increase in skunk activity is only seasonal, not an ongoing ...

These foul critters can be a nuisance. Handle them smartly with these tips. If your yard has been smelling extra pungent lately, you may have a skunk problem. Skunks can do more than bring foul odors, ...

Is that skunk I smell? As February begins and spring slowly starts to make itself felt across Marin, you might be concerned about what seems like the increasingly noxious prevalence of skunk spray in ...

Dear Heloise: Let’s please talk about how to cleanse animals that get skunked. I have seen people’s remedies for removing skunk odors from their animals. At best, most are iffy and take a long time to ...

You're enjoying a long evening dog walk as late-Feburary weather begins to bring the first tell-tale signs of spring. But then, you're confronted by that familiar smell. Skunks are out and on the ...

It’s skunk mating season. Perhaps you’ve caught a whiff of it in the air. Because sometimes love stinks. Two skunk species live in Washington and Idaho: the commonly encountered striped version and ...

One thing every dog owner hopes never will happen is for their dog to get sprayed by a skunk. That awful, lingering smell can turn a fun walk or backyard romp into a smelly disaster. However, because ...