本文发表在 rolia.net 枫下论坛First aid: flush your pet's eyes copiously clean water, ideally with sterile saline (saline eye wash: not for contact lenses, but the solution for use in eyes). Prevent pawing and rubbing of the eyes to reduce the chance of secondary trauma. Follow up with an veterinary examination if your pet doesn't quickly improve.
With continued irritation, your dog may be suffering from the potentially caustic effects of skunk oil. Possible effects of skunk oil include corneal ulceration, conjunctivits, or uveitis; all painful eye conditions that require topical and medical treatment from your veterinarian. Thankfully this is rare, but eye conditions can happen and change quickly. Please see your veterinarian if your dog's eyes seem uncomfortable.
Check for wounds
While usually sprayers instead of fighters, skunks do have sharp teeth and claws and can do damage if provoked. Check your pet for bites and lacerations post-skunk encounter, and see your veterinarian if you notice any wounds. Don't be fooled by a "small wound" -- that may just be the part you can see, in the skin. Typically bite wounds do a lot of damage under the skin, and if left untreated, create a perfect environment for an abscess in a few days.
It is important to remember that skunks may carry Rabies. Take necessary precautions (call your vet or human physician) and make sure your pet is current on their vaccinations.更多精彩文章及讨论,请光临枫下论坛 rolia.net
With continued irritation, your dog may be suffering from the potentially caustic effects of skunk oil. Possible effects of skunk oil include corneal ulceration, conjunctivits, or uveitis; all painful eye conditions that require topical and medical treatment from your veterinarian. Thankfully this is rare, but eye conditions can happen and change quickly. Please see your veterinarian if your dog's eyes seem uncomfortable.
Check for wounds
While usually sprayers instead of fighters, skunks do have sharp teeth and claws and can do damage if provoked. Check your pet for bites and lacerations post-skunk encounter, and see your veterinarian if you notice any wounds. Don't be fooled by a "small wound" -- that may just be the part you can see, in the skin. Typically bite wounds do a lot of damage under the skin, and if left untreated, create a perfect environment for an abscess in a few days.
It is important to remember that skunks may carry Rabies. Take necessary precautions (call your vet or human physician) and make sure your pet is current on their vaccinations.更多精彩文章及讨论,请光临枫下论坛 rolia.net