Pet skunk

Pet skunk
A domesticated skunk

A pet skunk is a skunk kept by humans for companionship and enjoyment. Although capable of living indoors with humans similarly to dogs or cats, pet skunks are relatively rare, partly due to restrictive laws and the complexity of their care. Pet skunks are mainly kept in the United States, Canada, Germany, the Netherlands, and Italy.

In the United States, pet skunks can be purchased from licensed animal shelters, non-profit skunk educational organizations such as the American Domestic Skunk Association, Inc., or breeders with a permit from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. Baby skunk availability peaks during springtime, immediately following the skunk mating season. Some large fur farms sell surplus skunks to pet stores.

Skunks are probably best known for their ability to spray foul-smelling fluid as a defense against predators. Most wild skunks spray only when injured or attacked, as a defense mechanism. The mercaptan-emitting scent glands are usually removed in pet skunks at about four weeks of age. Since 2007, this practice has been illegal in the UK , which has caused them to further decrease in popularity.[citation needed]

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History

Skunks are native to the Americas and are noted in historical accounts of Christopher Columbus. Skunks were reportedly kept as pets by some Native American nations. Farmers valued domesticated skunks for their ability to kill rodents and other pests. Skunk pelts were also used for coats and frequently passed off as marten fur. Before the 1950s, they were sold under ambiguous names such as "American sable" and "Alaskan sable".[1] The courts finally ruled that the customer must be informed of any purchase that contained skunk parts. The skunk fur market subsequently collapsed. Since then, skunks have been mainly bred as pets.

In the 20th century, most U.S. states outlawed the keeping of wild animals as part of their efforts to stem the spread of rabies. Only about one-third of states continued to allow domestic skunks. In the 1990s, skunk enthusiasts began establishing mailing lists and organized for skunk law reform. In the 2000s, similar initiatives took place in Canada.

Temperament

Skunks are sensitive, intelligent animals,[2] and like all intelligent animals, temperament varies for each animal. Skunks tend to be highly curious. Skunks will open cupboards that are left unlocked. Skunks also tend to be very friendly, loving, entertaining and playful. However, they can also be stubborn and headstrong. Some owners have noticed skunks smelling something that was spilled on the carpet long ago, and attempting to dig to find out what is buried there. Like ferrets, their curiosity can lead them into danger, especially if they crawl inside reclining chairs or other machinery.[3]

Skunk care

Handling skunks

Skunk being cuddled.jpg

Skunk enthusiast Jane Bone writes:

The more you handle your baby skunk, the more docile it will be when it grows up. The more you hold and talk to a baby skunk, the more love will come your way from this skunk as it grows. More homes have been cleaned, meals prepared or football games watched with a baby skunk snuggled inside a T-shirt tucked into a waistband than you could ever imagine. Being this close to you, the baby skunk will learn that it is great to be part of your family as you protect it and calm it down, feeling warm and wonderful all over that you are its new Mom or Dad!
[4]

To play with a baby pet skunk, it is possible to get on one's hands and knees, and playfully tap the floor with the fingers of one hand, while moving the hand toward the skunk. They quickly get the idea, and will respond with a sort of cat-like rearing up and coming down on their front feet. However, as they make their move, they will be looking you straight in the eyes, while aiming, with tail raised high, their potent "weapon" directly at your eyes simultaneously. (They do the same in the wild when threatened; baby skunks are trained in this manner by their mothers.)

It is better to avoid playing rough with baby skunks, or they may become aggressive and uncooperative as they get older. Bare hands can be used for loving and cuddling the skunk, but a stuffed toy or hand puppet should be used when playing with them due to their sharp teeth and extremely long fangs.[5]

As with dogs, spanking or hitting a skunk is not recommended, since it will cause them to become vengeful or hand-shy. Discipline should be in the tone and volume of voice. A squirt of water from a spray bottle may be helpful.[6]

Housebreaking

Most skunks can be housebroken by corner training. After they choose a corner, a litter pan with unscented litter can be placed there. If the skunk misses the litter pan, after cleanup, the area should be saturated with plain white vinegar to remove the scent, so that they will not return to that spot. After the skunk's bathroom has been established, it can be moved about four inches a day to a different location. The skunk may or may not follow. If he doesn't, it may be necessary to give in, let the skunk have that corner, and block the view with a chair or bookcase placed in the corner or some other decorative idea.[7]

For covered cat litter boxes, it will probably be necessary to cut a larger opening for the skunk.[8] With any litter pan, bear in mind that regular cleaning is necessary since skunks will avoid a dirty bathroom.

Letting skunks outside by themselves is risky since, like ferrets, they lack a homing instinct and can easily get lost.[9] Descented skunks lack their most powerful defense against predators such as coyotes and foxes. Their nearsightedness also makes them susceptible to becoming roadkill.

Diet

Skunks need a wider variety of food than most pets. They tend to have a voracious appetite, making obesity a common problem.[10] It is important not to overfeed them. Some types of food, such as chocolate, are known to be harmful to almost all animals.[citation needed]

The topic of what to feed skunks is very controversial, according to Owners of Pet Skunks.[11] Mary Kaye Ashley's book, A Comprehensive Guide to Raising a Pet Skunk, recommends a ratio of 50 percent vegetables, 40 percent Skunkie Delight, and 10 percent other whole foods. Skunkie Delight is a homemade blend of a cooked grain (millet, oats, barley, or brown rice), raw ground turkey, eggs, vegetable oil, and a variety of vitamin and mineral powders.[12]

Jane Bone's Skunk Stuff describes a diet of vegetables, fruits, dairy, yogurt, vitamins and minerals, fiber, carbohydrates, and eggs.[13] Skunk Haven disagrees with this diet, and recommends their own sample diet.[14] Skunk expert Mary Kaye Ashley, as well as the American Domestic Skunk Association, Inc. also disagree with this diet.

Eugie and Matthew Foster have tried a lacto-ovum vegetarian diet with good results, with rice and beans with yogurt, cottage cheese, the occasional boiled egg, and unsalted peanuts for protein needs, and including nutritional yeast, cold-pressed safflower oil, and various vitamin supplements (including taurine and D3) in addition to vegetables and fruit.[15]

Lynnda Butler, president of Florida Skunks as Pets, believes a small amount of sugar can be beneficial for skunks and recommends an eighth of a graham cracker or vanilla wafer a day. Others (e.g. Skunk Haven) eschew feeding skunks processed sugar altogether, citing the risk of diabetes. Skunk expert Mary Kaye Ashley, as well as the American Domestic Skunk Association, also strongly disagree with the feeding of any form of processed sugar products. Per Ms. Ashley, natural sugars (such as a small amount of fruit) can be included in the diet several times a week provided that the skunk does not suffer from hypoglycemia or diabetes. The choice of diet is ultimately up to the skunk owner.

Though with the complexity of skunkie delight creating it your own home can be more harmful to the skunk. If you do not get the nutrients just right the skunk could suffer serious health issues. Most veterinarians will recommend a high quality ferret diet and a mixture of vegetables each day, with treats of dairy, nuts, eggs and other high calorie foods. By giving them as treats, weight is easier to control.

Skunks generally do not drink a great deal of water, but clean water should always be available.

Veterinary care

Baby skunks from the pet store generally have not had any medical treatment other than scent gland removal, and will require spaying or neutering, shots, and worming. They will need to be tested for coccidia and other protozoa as well as parasites. Skunks also need to have regular yearly checkups. Dr. Frank Krupka and Skunk Haven have developed a blood panel to show if supplements or changes in diet are needed, and recommend a blood panel as part of a yearly check up.[16]

Veterinary understanding of skunks is rather limited, since scientists have not conducted as much research on skunks as they have on more common pets. Skunks do not always respond to medicines the same way as cats or dogs. As a result, there is considerable disagreement about how best to treat them. Some veterinarians say they are related to hamsters and treat them as such. However, hamsters are from the Rodent order while Skunks are in their own family the Mephitidae which is unrelated.

There are several different pet skunk organizations giving out conflicting advice on skunk care. Particularly in the medical realm, it is wise to consult multiple sources rather than rely on any one source of information from the Internet.

Spaying/neutering: Males should be neutered between 3 and 4 months of age. Females should be spayed between 4 and 6 months of age.

Vaccinations: Most skunk organizations recommend Purevax Distemper and Rabies vaccinations. Only distemper has been shown to cause disease or illness in skunks. Other vaccinations created for dogs and cats are modified live vaccinations and may cause actual illness in skunks.

Declawing: Skunks should not be declawed, since they use their claws to handle food. Instead, their claws should be trimmed occasionally. Skunks have "digging" claws like dogs, as opposed to gripping claws like cats.

Roundworms: Many skunks have died from roundworms. Baylisascaris columnaris is the species that infests skunks most commonly. Baylisascaris eggs can remain viable in the environment for many years, despite hot or freezing weather or certain harsh chemicals.

Skunks can be infested with roundworms for several weeks before eggs begin to be shed in feces. It is common for new skunks to have roundworms, which may be too early in development to be detected by fecal tests. Skunk experts agree that all new skunks need to be treated for roundworms, and that more than one treatment is needed. Diagnostic Parasitologist Matt Bolek recommends that "A deworming program should probably start at 7-8 weeks of age and deworm biweekly for 3-4 treatments".[17]

The frequency with which adults need to be treated for roundworms is controversial:

  • Skunk Haven as well as skunk expert Mary Kaye Ashley and ADSA, Inc. recommend: "After the first series of wormings, you should worm every 4-6 months".[18]
  • Owners of Pet Skunks recommends "over the counter worm medication given every couple of months and a yearly stool sample check at the vet".[11]
  • Skunk expert Jane Bone recommends that all skunks be wormed once a month.[19]. However this information is dated and is no longer believe to be the best method of controlling parasites in skunks. Deworming should be done as needed and not on a routine basis due to certain parasites and worms becoming resistant to the dewormers.

The consensus is that Evict or Nemex 2 are good over-the-counter wormers for skunks. A veterinarian may have more powerful wormers. Safe, natural alternatives include seeds from cantaloupe, fig juice or cloves, according to Jane Bone.

General considerations

Overall, caring for skunks is more complicated and challenging than raising other pets due to their relative uncommonness. The difficulty in finding a veterinarian with experience treating skunks, the conflicting advice offered by different pet skunk organizations, and the scarcity of scientific knowledge about skunk physiology make it necessary for many skunk owners to fend for themselves. In addition, some skunks - especially those that were mistreated - may bite, refuse to use a litter box, or exhibit other negative behaviors, according to Jane Bone and Skunk Haven.

According to James Furniss, a good skunk owner needs to be a do-it-yourselfer and willing to put in a lot of effort. There are, however, relocation options if a pet skunk does not work out, including skunk shelters.[20]

Rabies

Skunks and other mammals can contract rabies by being bitten by an infected animal or eating the carcass of an infected animal. Although it is quite rare for domesticated skunks to get rabies, there have been many unfortunate cases in which an uninfected pet skunk bit a person, and then was euthanized by animal control personnel so that its brain cells could be tested for rabies.

In the United States, there is no government-approved rabies vaccine or quarantine period for skunks. In Canada, Imrab 3 was used in a study for off-label use as a skunk rabies vaccine and to date it is not approved for skunk use.[21] If a skunk nips or bites, and the owner can produce proof of vaccination, a 2-week quarantine is required, according to Vivianne Chernoff of Skunks as Pets Canada.[22]

Many countries, such as Japan, require all newly imported skunks to be quarantined.[23] In 2003, The Guardian reported that the UK lacks quarantine kennels licensed to hold skunks.[24]

Legality

Canadian pet skunks must be purchased from a USDA-certified breeder in the United States. An import permit is required from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency to bring the skunk into the country. The skunk must be spayed or neutered, and receive a microchip implant or tattoo. A vet check fee must also be paid. Black-and-white skunks are illegal in Canada.

It is now not practical to keep skunks as pets in the United Kingdom since, under the provisions of the Animal Welfare Act, it is no longer legal to remove their scent glands.

American laws on skunk ownership vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction.

American skunk dealers earning more than $500 a year on the skunk trade are regulated by the United States Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA/APHIS), which has established three classes of licensed skunk dealers.[25] A class A license allows one to breed skunks; a class B license allows one to sell skunks; and a class C license allows one to display them to the public.

Skunk regulations can change from time to time, so prospective skunk owners may want to check with the Fish and Game Commission or Department of Conservation and Natural Resources in their state.

Legality of skunk ownership in the United States
State Legality Statute
Alabama Legal, if bred in state
Alaska Illegal
Arkansas Illegal [26] 15.18
Arizona Illegal [27]
California Illegal
Colorado Illegal
Connecticut Illegal
Delaware Illegal
Florida Legal, with permit
Georgia Illegal [28]
Hawaii Illegal
Idaho Illegal [29]
Illinois Illegal
Indiana Legal, with permit
Iowa Legal
Kansas Illegal
Kentucky Legal in some counties [30]
Louisiana Illegal
Maine Illegal
Maryland Illegal [31] §10-621(b)(1)
Massachusetts Illegal (September 2006)
Michigan Legal with permit; outside cage must be built; must be bred in state.
Minnesota Illegal [32]
Mississippi Illegal
Missouri Illegal [33]
Montana Illegal [34]
Nebraska Illegal [35]
Nevada Illegal [36]
New Hampshire Legal, with permit [37]
New Jersey Legal, with permit & if bred in state. [38]
New Mexico Legal, with permit [39]
New York Legal with permit, in some areas only.
North Carolina Illegal [40]
North Dakota Illegal [41]
Ohio Legal, with permit
Oklahoma Legal, but must have import permit and health certificate.
Oregon Legal, if bought outside of the state, with import permit and health certificate. Illegal to sell or trade skunks.
Pennsylvania Legal, with permit
Rhode Island Illegal
South Carolina Permit now required; currently owned are legal, but no more will be permitted. Illegal to buy or sell skunks. [42]
South Dakota Legal without permit; only one skunk per person.
Tennessee Illegal [43] TC 70-4-208
Texas Illegal
Utah Illegal [44] R657-3
Vermont Illegal
Virginia Illegal [45].
Washington Illegal [46]
West Virginia Legal, with permit
Wisconsin Legal, with permit [47]
Wyoming Legal (classified as predatory animals; as such may be kept as pets with no license required) [48]
Washington, D.C. Illegal

Politics

Several activists[who?] are seeking legalization of pet skunks in the jurisdictions where they are currently banned. Their activities have included supporting bills and testifying before legislative panels.

In 2001, Del. George W. Owings III introduced a bill in the Maryland legislature to legalize pet skunks in that state.[49] Several officials spoke in opposition to the measure before the Environmental Matters committee. Mike Slattery, testifying on behalf of the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, criticized the idea, saying it would encourage "Bambi syndrome", the tendency to domesticate wild animals. State health officials pointed out that the bill, HB 91, required rabies vaccinations when there is no federally approved rabies vaccine for skunks.[50]

Rabies has, in fact, been a key issue in skunk-related legislative debates. Since wild skunks account for the second-largest number of rabies cases in wildlife in the US, many legislators have been reluctant to allow domestic skunks without an appropriate vaccine on the market. In addition to the problems at the state level, federal organizations set the policy for dealing with accidental skunk bites, which currently requires euthanizing the animal so rabies tests can be performed.

In February 1990, a rabies vaccine called Imrab 3 was approved for ferrets.[51] Many skunk advocates believe the vaccine would also be effective for skunks, and are pushing to have it tested for this use. They also favor clinical tests to determine the appropriate quarantine/observation period in case of a skunk bite. This would provide a way to test skunks without the need for euthanasia. According to Aspen Skunk Rabies Research, part of the reason this research hasn't been done yet is the high cost of these clinical trials, which would be difficult for drug companies to recoup.[52]

In the early 2000s, People for Domestic Skunks gathered more than 4,000 signatures for its Nationwide Domestic Skunk Petition.[53] According to Aspen Skunk Rabies Research, Inc., the effectiveness of petitions is limited by the fact that many important decisions are made by national organizations.[54] The National Association of State Public Health Veterinarians' annual Rabies Compendium sets the procedures for what to do if a skunk bites someone.

In Canada, Mike Freeman of Freeman's Exotic Skunks was ordered in 1999 by the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources to destroy his entire stock of 100 adult and 700 baby skunks. Although the agency had approved his farm in 1997, the 1998 Fish and Wildlife Act outlawed breeding. Natural Resources Minister John Snobelen ultimately gave him six months to sell or give away the animals in the U.S., saying, "No one wants to see these animals euthanized and that won't have to happen".[55]

Skunks as Pets Canada leader Vivianne Chernoff and other activists subsequently persuaded the Canadian Food Inspection Agency to legalize importation of pen-bred skunks.[citation needed] Although NRC does not recognize the CFIA laws, the CFIA assured Chernoff that NRC cannot confiscate a micro-chipped skunk whose legality is documented with import papers and a health certificate. In 2004, Canadian activists were working on having a tear duct rabies test legalized for skunks.[22]

In the United Kingdom, the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons recommended in 1987 that elective skunk scent gland removal be classified as an unacceptable procedure:[56] The discharge of anal sac contents as a result of fear or other stress is normal, and the removal of normally functioning sacs is not an acceptable procedure. Infection or other pathological conditions can result in recurring or chronic discharge or in fistula and sinus formation. Removal in such circumstances is an acceptable therapeutic measure. Anal sacs are sometimes removed from animals such as the skunk and fox in order to make them more acceptable as domestic animals. The Working Party does not accept that this is an ethical procedure and considers that anal sacs should not be removed for other than therapeutic reasons.

Organizations

Pet skunk organizations can be a source of useful advice for skunk owners. Some organizations also hold annual skunk shows. Prizes are awarded in categories such as Prettiest Tail, Friendliest, Most Talented, etc.

The American Domestic Skunk Association provides the following services to all skunk owners, prospective owners, and interested parties:[57]

  • Education for Skunk Owners & the General Public
  • 24-Hour Phone & Web Support
  • Skunk Kitten Adoptions
  • Rescue, Rehabilitation & Adoption
  • Skunk Shows & Events
  • Newsletters & Skunk Care Guide
  • Research Program

Owners of Pet Skunks is a non-profit organization whose mission is to better the lives of captive-bred skunks. OOPS has an annual picnic and publishes a quarterly newsletter containing informative articles about skunks, human interest stories, puzzles, information on skunk related laws, and regional and national events.[58]

Skunk Haven Skunk Rescue, Shelter, and Education, Inc. is based in Ohio and provides the following services:

  • For emergencies, staff are on call 24/7 by phone and/or via the Internet.
  • An international network of people helping with rescues. Teaching new owners about diet, health, and behaviors of their pet skunk. Also assisting prospective owners to determine if a skunk is a viable pet to fit their lifestyle phone or email, and also through our Yahoo skunk list, SkunkInfo.
  • The shelter has Federal USDA/APHIS and State permits to accept surrendered pet skunks into the shelter and to perform adoptions nationally. Also, these permits allow SkunkHaven to perform exhibition and education programs.
  • Skunk Haven will provide free Skunk Care brochures to any public or private source upon request.
  • Skunk Haven has set blood normals for skunks and has current ongoing collective data being performed by a licensed veterinarian.[16]
  • Skunk Haven also maintains a regularly updated list of legal states.[59]
  • The homebase of Skunk Haven, in North Ridgeville, OH, is the home of SkunkFest. SkunkFest is held each year on the second Saturday in September. The organization has a newsletter called SkunkNews and a Yahoo discussion list.[60]
  • The homebase is also licensed for rehab/release of wild skunks.

Skunks as Pets has chapters in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Minnesota, North Dakota, Mississippi, New Jersey, Ohio, Oregon, Texas, Canada, and Germany.[61]

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  1. ^ Vintage Fashion Guild - Fur Resource
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  3. ^ SkunkStuff
  4. ^ SkunkStuff
  5. ^ SkunkStuff
  6. ^ SkunkStuff
  7. ^ SkunkStuff
  8. ^ Skunk Haven&#8482: Pet Skunks
  9. ^ Mammals » Ferrets » Skunk - Striped Main Page
  10. ^ Domestic Skunks- The Odd Pet Directory
  11. ^ a b Owners Of Pet Skunks: Pet Care Instructions
  12. ^ Skunkie Delight
  13. ^ SkunkStuff
  14. ^ Skunk Haven&#8482: Nutrition and Diet
  15. ^ Domesticated Skunks 101 (Exotic Pet Care)
  16. ^ a b Skunk Haven&#8482: Veterinary Care (pg. 1)
  17. ^ http://web.ics.purdue.edu/~royerc/interest.htm
  18. ^ Skunk Haven&#8482: Your New Skunk
  19. ^ SkunkStuff
  20. ^ Welcome to Skunk Haven&#8482
  21. ^ Canada Rabies Study
  22. ^ a b http://www.skunksaspetscanada.cjb.net/
  23. ^ http://www5.cao.go.jp/otodb/english/houseido/image/01040-1.pdf
  24. ^ Infectious disease time-bomb
  25. ^ APHIS | News
  26. ^ Game and Fish Commission Code
  27. ^ [2]
  28. ^ Dept. of Natural Resources Laws Related to Native Wildlife
  29. ^ Statute 25-236
  30. ^ Administrative Regulations 301 2:081(6)(2)(g)
  31. ^ Maryland Code
  32. ^ Statute 145.365
  33. ^ Wildlife Code 3 CSR 10-9
  34. ^ Montana code 50-23-101 and 50-23-102
  35. ^ Statute 37-477(2)
  36. ^ Health Requirements Governing the Admission of Animals
  37. ^ Administrative Code FIS 804.02, 804.04
  38. ^ Health Requirements Governing the Admission of Animals
  39. ^ Administrative Code 7.4.2.12
  40. ^ Administrative Code 52B.0212(a)(1)
  41. ^ State Board of Animal Health Animal Importation Requirements
  42. ^ Code of Laws Title 47 Chapter 5 and Title 50 Chapter 16 Section 50-16-20
  43. ^ Tennessee Code 70-4-208
  44. ^ UT Admin Code R657-3
  45. ^ Virginia Administrative Code 4 15-20-50 and 4 15-30-10. See Legality of pet skunks in Virginia
  46. ^ Administrative Code 246-100-191(1)(b)(ii)
  47. ^ Wisconsin Statutes Chapter 169 and Dept. of Natural Resources Chapter NR 16
  48. ^ Statute 23-1-101
  49. ^ Capital News Service wire feed
  50. ^ Statewide Online Telephone Directory Individual Detail Listing
  51. ^ AnimalForum.com: history of domestic ferrets
  52. ^ Aspen Skunk Rabies Research, Inc
  53. ^ Petition
  54. ^ FAQs
  55. ^ [3][dead link]
  56. ^ RCVS Online / k. Mutilations report
  57. ^ http://www.skunks.org/
  58. ^ Owners Of Pet Skunks: Helping Skunks & their Owners
  59. ^ Skunk Haven&#8482: State Laws / Skunk Ownership
  60. ^ SkunkInfo : SkunkInfo
  61. ^ SkunkStuff

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