What to do if your cat gets sprayed by a skunk in the face?

A skunk’s spray is irritating — check your cat’s eyes and ears for inflammation or signs of irritation — use cool, clean water to immediate rinse as necessary. Call your veterinarian to determine whether professional care is necessary and to be sure your cat’s rabies vaccination is current.

Can skunk spray hurt cats eyes?

As bad as the smell is, skunk spray usually won’t cause lasting harm. Skunk spray irritates eyes and mucous membranes, and might make a cat throw up or retch. If she continues vomiting or retching after you clean off the skunk spray, call your vet.

How long does it take for skunk smell to go away on a cat?

If your cat or dog is sprayed by a skunk, doing nothing is NOT an option because the skunk smell can linger on your pet’s fur for up to three weeks. All the while, your pet will spread that awful skunk smell around your house… which can also last for three weeks.

Is skunk smell harmful to cats?

There are no toxins in skunk spray, so it will not harm your pet.

How do you Deskunk a cat?

Mix 2 parts of water with 1 part apple cider vinegar in a plastic bottle (preferably one that you can squeeze). Using gloves, wet coat and work one section at a time, starting with the skunk-sprayed area. The solution should sit for no less than 5 minutes to fully enjoy the deodorizing properties of vinegar.

How do you clean skunk smell off a cat?

Instead of tomato juice, the most effective homemade remedy to de-skunk your cat, after consulting a veterinarian, is to make a solution of one quart of three percent hydrogen peroxide, one quarter cup baking soda, and one to two teaspoons of liquid hand soap.

What to do after spraying skunk?

A peroxide and baking soda solution. Let it sit for five minutes, and then rinse it off with cool water. Repeat if necessary. The peroxide and baking soda will help neutralize the odor, and the dish soap will help remove oily residue.

Can a cat get rabies from skunk spray?

Since skunks use their odiferous defensive spray sparingly, they will frequently bite aggressors such as cats and dogs. These bites can transmit the deadly rabies virus.

What do I do if my cat smells like skunk?

How do you get skunk smell out of cat fur?