Skunks as Pets
July 23rd 2009 16:46
Skunks will not make good pets for everyone, as they are active and curios. They will get into everything and are prone to stealing items to make their bed softer. Skunks can be stubborn and headstrong, as well, but they can also be friendly, loving, entertaining, and playful all at the same time.
Skunks are not low maintenance pets. You can't just throw it in a cage, feed it, and be on your way. In all actuality, you shouldn't put a skunk in a cage, and they really do need lots of attention, as they'll demand it. Skunks require a well varied diet, and they are hard to litter train, although it is very possible to do so.
Pet skunks can be very distructive, tearing up your furnature, wall-coverings, doors, wood trim, plastic, almost anything. A bored skunk will be a destructive one.
Skunks need to be spayed or neutered at a young age; they need to be vaccinated, and require a rabies vaccination once a year. And when it comes to finding a veterinarian that is comfortable treating skunks is going to be a task.
So, as you can tell, skunks just aren't the best pet for everyone, but if you're really ready for a serious commitment, then by all means continue doing your research so that you can ensure that your potential pet skunk gets all the proper care that it needs.
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