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Skunk Spray and Your Dog

Skunk spray can injure the eyes or cause illness after mouth exposure.

Skunk spray can injure the eyes or cause illness after mouth exposure. Affected dogs may need veterinary assessment beyond odor removal.

Editorial overview based on the linked VCA resource; this is not the complete original handout. Prepared 2026-10-03; not veterinarian-reviewed. Diagnosis and treatment, including medication choice and dose, require veterinary guidance.

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