Quick Facts About Porcupines, Quills and Pets

Porcupines and skunks are primarily nocturnal animals that unleash nasty surprises on unsuspecting dogs and their humans. Skunk spray is mostly annoying, although may have health effects at close range. Porcupines, on the other hand, have a much more serious weapon: quills.

Porcupine quills are commonly found embedded in muzzle, face, head and neck of dogs, but can be found anywhere. The trouble is, quills keep moving inward.

Learn more about porcupines, quills and dogs and what you need to do if your dog is "quilled" by a porcupine.

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