If you or your dog finds yourself on the wrong end of a skunk spray, there is no end of myths and urban legends about how to wash away that nasty skunk scent. Skunk spray gets its smell from thiol ...

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A skunk can shoot its foul-smelling spray up to 15 feet. Skunks make their spray in a pair of glands near their anus. Composed of sulfurous chemicals called thiols, skunk spray is an irritant that ...

You're enjoying a long evening dog walk as late-Feburary weather begins to bring the first tell-tale signs of spring. But then, you're confronted by that familiar smell. Skunks are out and on the ...

And, of course, no one wants to be assailed by a skunk’s pungent spray. If you suspect a skunk problem, check out these steps to identify and eliminate skunks to protect your home and garden.

Why does skunk spray smell so bad—and why is it so hard to get rid of? In this video, we break down the science behind one of nature’s most notorious defense mechanisms. From the chemistry of ...