How to Take Care of a Pet Skunk

Do some research., Time to go shopping., Feed it mostly vegetables, with a side of grains or lean meat sometimes. , Before letting your skunk wander around in your home, you may have to get his/her shots, and have his/her scent glands taken out so...

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Do some research.

    All skunks have different personalities, but like similar things.

    Find out which personality your skunk has before proceeding.

    Also, it is not legal to keep them in some states and municipalities.
  2. Step 2: Time to go shopping.

    Before you obtain your little pet skunk, go to a local pet shop, preferably one that handles skunks as well.

    Find the right kind of food, a pet bed (they usually like fluffy beds or might even prefer to sleep in bed with you.

    If you are short on supplies, They will be fine with a box with towel or a dog crate), some toys, a litter box, and a food and water bowl. ,,, Sometimes skunks get overwhelmed easily by new changes. , It's been proven that skunks use litter boxes just like cats.

    Just introduce your skunk to his/her litter box and they will remember where it is just like a cat! , Cuddle with it, play with it, and just be there for it.

    Skunks have been known for feeling neglected when not paid attention to.
  3. Step 3: Feed it mostly vegetables

  4. Step 4: with a side of grains or lean meat sometimes.

  5. Step 5: Before letting your skunk wander around in your home

  6. Step 6: you may have to get his/her shots

  7. Step 7: and have his/her scent glands taken out so they don't spray all over your house

  8. Step 8: including you.

  9. Step 9: Slowly introduce your pet skunk to your house.

  10. Step 10: Time to potty train!

  11. Step 11: Love it with all of your heart.

Detailed Guide

All skunks have different personalities, but like similar things.

Find out which personality your skunk has before proceeding.

Also, it is not legal to keep them in some states and municipalities.

Before you obtain your little pet skunk, go to a local pet shop, preferably one that handles skunks as well.

Find the right kind of food, a pet bed (they usually like fluffy beds or might even prefer to sleep in bed with you.

If you are short on supplies, They will be fine with a box with towel or a dog crate), some toys, a litter box, and a food and water bowl. ,,, Sometimes skunks get overwhelmed easily by new changes. , It's been proven that skunks use litter boxes just like cats.

Just introduce your skunk to his/her litter box and they will remember where it is just like a cat! , Cuddle with it, play with it, and just be there for it.

Skunks have been known for feeling neglected when not paid attention to.

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