Consumer Reports provides practical DIY solutions for common pet-related issues such as skunk spray, flea infestations, and excessive pet hair.

Cat owners may encounter the discomfort and inconvenience of a skunk spray situation. It might surprise some that cats can also get sprayed by skunks. There's ongoing debate about whether cats should ...

Skunk mating season brings increased movement, aggression, and spraying as males roam miles in search of females. Skunk spray is a powerful chemical defense based on sulfur compounds that cling to fur ...

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Is that skunk I smell? As February begins and spring slowly starts to make itself felt across the Bay Area, you might be concerned about what seems like the increasingly noxious prevalence of skunk ...

Skunks are easy to identify by appearance—and smell! But these handsome mammals typically mind their own business and are more interested in excavating their dinner than in what you're doing. "They're ...