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seth677 · 06-08-2008, 06:52 AM

My dog was sprayed by a skunk and we cleaned him yesterday but today his tail is down and he is all freaked out and wont sit or lay down was is wrong with him?

Granny Fran · 06-08-2008, 06:52 AM

Have you checked to see if he was bitten or scratched by the skunk? He may have an infection or something. Did he fall or anything? You should take him to the vet to see what's going on or if he was hurt in some way with his encounter with the skunk.

Good luck.

babygirl030369 · 06-08-2008, 06:54 AM

take him to a vet ASAP. it could be that he got the spray in his system and it is making him sick.

Hippie · 06-08-2008, 06:56 AM

Skunk Toxic Shock

If you dog is hit by a skunk underground you may be in very serious trouble! Get your dog out of the ground as fast as possible.

Even if your dog recovers, he or she may be in trouble. Skunk spray explodes red blood cells, and can cause serious persistent anemia in your dog. Check your dog's gums regularly for at least a two or three hours after being sprayed. If the dog's gums become very pale (almost white), rush your dog to a vet.

Most dogs get out of the ground on their own or with help, and most dogs recover from an underground skunking provided they get out quickly. Time is of the essence, however, and a dog can lapse into a comma after only a few minutes if it is unable to exit a tight earth.

If your dog has pale gums or seems to be in shock, rush it to a vet and make sure your dog is seen immediately. Explain that the problem is MORE than stink: skunk-related shock and anemia can kill a dog.

The best course of therapy is to fully hydrate the dog (an IV may be needed) to speed the flushing of toxins, as well as to dose the dog with Acetycistein (sold as Mucomyst, Fluimucil, Mucolator, or Tixair).

Acetycistein seems to help on a couple of levels -- it helps the dog cough mucous out of the lungs, it strengthens blood cells and the vascular system in general, and it helps prevent reduction in renal function -- a big issue with skunk toxic shock syndrome. Finally, with mercury poisoning, it has helped speed the elimination of the poison through the urinary system -- it may do the same with skunk toxins as well. Since acetylcystein is cheap, easily available and a well-tolerated drug, starting a dog on this would seem to make sense if skunk toxic shock seems to be setting in.

For more medical information on what to do if your dog is seriously skunked underground, including the use of steroids, see: http://www.crossruff.com/firstaid.html

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seth677 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 1	My dog is sick and i need help? My dog was sprayed by a skunk and we cleaned him yesterday but today his tail is down and he is all freaked out and wont sit or lay down was is wrong with him?

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06-08-2008, 06:52 AM	#2
Granny Fran Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 1	Have you checked to see if he was bitten or scratched by the skunk? He may have an infection or something. Did he fall or anything? You should take him to the vet to see what's going on or if he was hurt in some way with his encounter with the skunk. Good luck.

06-08-2008, 06:54 AM	#3
babygirl030369 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 1	take him to a vet ASAP. it could be that he got the spray in his system and it is making him sick.

06-08-2008, 06:56 AM	#4
Hippie Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 1	Skunk Toxic Shock If you dog is hit by a skunk underground you may be in very serious trouble! Get your dog out of the ground as fast as possible. Even if your dog recovers, he or she may be in trouble. Skunk spray explodes red blood cells, and can cause serious persistent anemia in your dog. Check your dog's gums regularly for at least a two or three hours after being sprayed. If the dog's gums become very pale (almost white), rush your dog to a vet. Most dogs get out of the ground on their own or with help, and most dogs recover from an underground skunking provided they get out quickly. Time is of the essence, however, and a dog can lapse into a comma after only a few minutes if it is unable to exit a tight earth. If your dog has pale gums or seems to be in shock, rush it to a vet and make sure your dog is seen immediately. Explain that the problem is MORE than stink: skunk-related shock and anemia can kill a dog. The best course of therapy is to fully hydrate the dog (an IV may be needed) to speed the flushing of toxins, as well as to dose the dog with Acetycistein (sold as Mucomyst, Fluimucil, Mucolator, or Tixair). Acetycistein seems to help on a couple of levels -- it helps the dog cough mucous out of the lungs, it strengthens blood cells and the vascular system in general, and it helps prevent reduction in renal function -- a big issue with skunk toxic shock syndrome. Finally, with mercury poisoning, it has helped speed the elimination of the poison through the urinary system -- it may do the same with skunk toxins as well. Since acetylcystein is cheap, easily available and a well-tolerated drug, starting a dog on this would seem to make sense if skunk toxic shock seems to be setting in. For more medical information on what to do if your dog is seriously skunked underground, including the use of steroids, see: http://www.crossruff.com/firstaid.html

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My dog is sick and i need help?

My dog is sick and i need help?