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What do I feed baby skunks?

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Feed the baby skunk esbilac powder, and mix only enough for 24 hours and keep it refrigerated. Esbilac is a puppy milk replacer, which you should be able to purchase at a vet or pet store. Cow's milk, human baby formulas, and most pet products (except Esbilac) are not suitable and will likely cause death.

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How can I stop my skunk from farting?

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Passing gas is natural, you can't stop them from doing it as much as you can stop doing it yourself. If you mean emptying his scent glands, or spraying, you can have an experienced vet remove the glands. Make sure the vet you use is familiar with treating skunks.

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Where do skunks like to be pet?

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They like to be pet on the back and in the center of the stomach. Sometimes, it's more of a tickle than a pet.

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Is a skunk like a ferret?

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Kind of. They're in the same family (they are both mustelids), but are still fairly different in terms of behavior, size and shape. Kind of like the difference between a wolf and a fox maybe, or a killer whale and a common dolphin.

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How long do skunks live?

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The average lifespan of a feral skunk is two to three years, but they can live up to fifteen years in captivity.

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Can a skunk swim?

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Skunks do have the ability to swim, but (perhaps a bit like cats) they will avoid swimming if given the option.

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If I'm eating outside, and there's a skunk nearby, can I throw some of my food for it to eat?

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Skunks will eat most foods, but if you are eating near your house, you don't want to encourage a wild skunk on to your property.

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