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Is skunk musk poisonous to dogs? | VetGirl Veterinary CE Podcasts

VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts

English - June 23, 2014 16:00 - 7 minutes - 7.26 MB - ★★★★★ - 361 ratings
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When it comes to skunks, we all know that they can cause an odiferous problem to dogs (and less commonly, cats). Most of us have the “skunk bathing formula” ready to recite to owners on the phone. However, when skunk exposures happen, do we warn pet owners about the other potential health risks that can occur? This VetGirl podcast reviews skunk musk toxicity, and how it can result in oxidative injury, Heinz body hemolytic anemia and methemoglobinemia.