Can a dog die from skunk spray?

Answer 1

Skunk smell can make certain people who are sensitive to the smell be nauseous or even vomit. Skunk smell can also explode red blood cells, causing anemia, skin paling, and fatigue. The smell also has the ability to keep some people awake at night, causing their body to grow tired and vulnerable to disease. Fortunately though, most people have no serious reaction to skunk smell, and some people even adore it!

Answer 2

* When they get sprayed, often they run to the closest thing they think is "safety" and that's usually their owner. Example: You were on a porch swing, and your dog gets sprayed, it comes to you. depending on the dogs personality or training, it might run away to you, go after the skunk or just remain neutral. either way they wont try cleaning the smell off themselves,so its your responsibilty. Answer they will probably run to there bed of the carpet and roll araound to try and get it off.

Answer 3

Unless your dog has an allergy specific to that (which I've never heard of), it's extremely unlikely. Your dog will stink something FEROCIOUS, however.. speaking from firsthand experience here. Not only was my dog sprayed, but so was I.

Answer 4

no, the dog will be okay...you'll just need to give him/her a bath.

Answer 5

other than the odor, no other concequenses have been found by science.

Answer 6

Yes, skunk spray in a dog's mouth can make them sick.

Answer 7

If the skunk was carrying rabies. You need to take your dog to the vet, and any of the skunks brain matter if you can find any. Wear gloves and use precautions.

Answer 8

No, the dog will not die. But it may wish is did.

Answer 9

It's possible but unlikeley