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This Month's Tip ...
Bringing home a new skunk kitten can be exciting and make you a
little apprehensive as well. Here are some tips to help you prepare
to bring the new little one home. Prepare a bedding area with soft
blankets/towels and add something with your scent on it (like an
old sock or scarf). Also, make sure to have ample food in the house
and seal up any small holes or hideaways where the skunk could
escape or get injured. Make a plan for bathroom training. Keep in
mind that a baby skunk the size of your fist will not be able to
navigate through several rooms to find his way back to the litter
box. Limiting the area your new pet roams in at first to one small
room will help him feel more comfortable with his new home and
familiarize him with his bed, bathroom, and environment quicker.
Last Month's Tip ...
Emergencies can be stressful for all of us. Here are a few good
items to have on hand to help you be prepared for the unexpected.
They are quick stop, cotton swabs, cotton balls, gauze pads &
medical tape, antibiotic ointment, band-aids, alcohol and/or
peroxide, large adult toenail clippers, syringe without needle or a
plastic eyedropper for dispensing medicine, Kayro syrup, small
bottle of Gatorade, Rescue Remedy for seizures, small sturdy bowl,
diaper wipes, paper towels, and of course an ice pack. Pack the
above items in a small case or bag and they become an excellent
travel companion.
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