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The scent glands may be removed from young skunks by a very simple operation. It should be done when they are very young, about the time they first open their eyes, and the wound will heal in a few days. They may be operated on when as large as small kittens, but it is neither as easy nor as pleasant. Sit on a low box or stool with an old bag on your knees; put the skunk in the sack with only the hind quarters exposed, hold it between your knees, and with a small sharp knife make a ¼ or 3/8th inch incision just over the glands, just cutting through the outer skin. The glands are about the size of a cranberry and are easily located. With a small sharp awl, lift up gently on the glands at the same time pressing down gently on the surrounding tissue with the flat side of the knife and the glands will pop outside of the skin. Now lifting up on the awl, cut the gland through the middle, letting the other half go back to place. The reason you should not remove all of the gland is that it is firmly united to the rectum, but they can never scent if operated on in this way and they do not seem to mind it much.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoThis procedure can only be done by a veterinarian.
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How big do skunks get before they get their bags?
All skunks are born with the scent glands and learn to use them within a few weeks of birth.
How do skunks drive away enemies?
When threatened, the skunk will spray their enemies with an obnoxious scent from special glands near their tails.
How do skunks make their smell?
they have scent glands where they make it. It takes about 7 days to get new scent, preditors don't know this however so they stay away just to be safe.
Skunk as pet?
skunks are good pets you can get people to remove thire smell glands.
Which doesn't belong axilla apocrine glands eccrine glands scent?
scent glands
Where are the scent glands of a rabbit and how do you remove them as you dress a rabbit?
Rabbits have scent glands under their chins. Unless you are using them for fur, the scent gland shouldn't be a problem. Rabbits actually have 3 pairs of scent glands. One under the chin, a pair in their armpits where the line up with the body and a pair located near the anus.
Why do skunks have bad odor?
Skunks do not inherently have a bad smell. However, they have anal glands that can spray a horrible smelling, very persistent scent on anything nearby. They use this to repel any animal that would try to hunt them.
Where do cats have scent glands?
They have scent glands in the corners of their mouth and on their paw pads.
Why do skunks attack people?
They are usually trying to defend themselves because they feel threatened.
Do skunks use scent in courtship?
yes
How do they get the stink out of skunks?
If referring to domesticated skunks or pets then then they do an operation that takes out the stink glands.
What makes the skunk odor?
Skunks use scent glands, as a weapon, found on each side of the anus. These glands produce a mixture of sulfur-containing chemicals such as thiols, traditionally called mercaptans. The odor of the fluid is strong enough to ward off bears.
