True or False: If my dog gets quilled by a porcupine, I should get a veterinarian to remove the quills, rather than do this myself.

Porcupine quills should be removed by a veterinarian. Pain and barbed ends make attempted home removal hazardous.

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.