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Otis got skunked - the Odyssey, Part II
It was just a matter of time, having a resident skunk who we now figure
lives under the front deck, and a territorial cat with limited judgment. We are going to have to trap the skunk for sure, since it appears that he's moved in. The burning stench went up and my antennae went up. Sure enough, I opened the door and there was Otis - drooling and foaming, with his eyes shut tight. Yikes. I found the hydrogen peroxide, which was a bit of a panic for a few minutes, had Fred look up the recipe, and was in business. Now for the group "Awwwwww...." .... there was Otis, drooling and eyes stuck shut, obviously in a world of hurt, and, when I went upstairs and whistled for him, what did he do? Hide under the couch? Run downstairs? NO - he came right up the stairs and followed me into the bathroom. Awwwwwww...... After that, it went much less smoothly than with Chester. Which is a bit of an understatement. Remember how I wrote about how high Otis can jump? Well, we have a six foot door on the shower and all 13 pounds of my 12 1/2 year old wet slippery Otis kept jumping and jumping to try to get out. Guess who was in the way? Guess who wasn't wearing a whole lot in the shower? Ouch. He howled and yowled and, I would say, actually screamed. He didn't mind the sudsing part at all as much as the rinsing part. I really had to rinse and *didn't* avoid the eye area since he got a bunch so near to there and I washed him close to his eyes. I know that hydrogen peroxide is not good near the eyes. He was completely and totally soaked by the time he was finished as I totally rinsed him over and over again. He was a wet pet. I towel dried him as much as I could and was pleased to see that his eyes were open. He came down now and had a snack, which is always a good sign. The worst of the smell is gone but, as with Chester, there's a residual burning rubber after-burn. Thought y'all might enjoy another Otis escapade. He usually has to do things a few times to figure it out so we hope we can get this fellow trapped in short order. I'll be keeping a close eye on Otis throughout the night to make sure his eyes and, I've read, his gums, are okay. Something about anemia - but I think that's about dogs in enclosed skunk dens. I got him within minutes of being sprayed in the open and got him cleaned up. Wish us luck. Take care, Susan M Otis and Chester |
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Otis got skunked - the Odyssey, Part II
"Susan M" wrote in message ... It was just a matter of time, having a resident skunk who we now figure lives under the front deck, and a territorial cat with limited judgment. We are going to have to trap the skunk for sure, since it appears that he's moved in. The burning stench went up and my antennae went up. Sure enough, I opened the door and there was Otis - drooling and foaming, with his eyes shut tight. Yikes. Poor kid. Poor Susan and family. Otis is a good kitty, he really is Ma. Pam S. sending sympathy thoughts and purrs from the owners |
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Otis got skunked - the Odyssey, Part II
Susan M wrote:
It was just a matter of time, having a resident skunk who we now figure lives under the front deck, and a territorial cat with limited judgment. We are going to have to trap the skunk for sure, since it appears that he's moved in. The burning stench went up and my antennae went up. Sure enough, I opened the door and there was Otis - drooling and foaming, with his eyes shut tight. Yikes. I found the hydrogen peroxide, which was a bit of a panic for a few minutes, had Fred look up the recipe, and was in business. Now for the group "Awwwwww...." ... there was Otis, drooling and eyes stuck shut, obviously in a world of hurt, and, when I went upstairs and whistled for him, what did he do? Hide under the couch? Run downstairs? NO - he came right up the stairs and followed me into the bathroom. Awwwwwww...... That is sweet. He trusts his mommy! (And as I read on, I see that he soon found out that perhaps that trust was misplaced. At least as far as his comfort was concerned. He probably didn't figure out that in the larger scheme of things, you were concerned about his welfare.) I towel dried him as much as I could and was pleased to see that his eyes were open. He came down now and had a snack, which is always a good sign. The worst of the smell is gone but, as with Chester, there's a residual burning rubber after-burn. Is Chester laughing at him, and saying, "Better you than me again!"? Wish us luck. Good luck and lots of purrs! -- Joyce ^..^ (To email me, remove the X's from my user name.) |
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Otis got skunked - the Odyssey, Part II
On Jul 30, 9:58 pm, Susan M wrote:
It was just a matter of time, having a resident skunk who we now figure lives under the front deck, and a territorial cat with limited judgment. We are going to have to trap the skunk for sure, since it appears that he's moved in. The burning stench went up and my antennae went up. Sure enough, I opened the door and there was Otis - drooling and foaming, with his eyes shut tight. Yikes. I found the hydrogen peroxide, which was a bit of a panic for a few minutes, had Fred look up the recipe, and was in business. Now for the group "Awwwwww...." ... there was Otis, drooling and eyes stuck shut, obviously in a world of hurt, and, when I went upstairs and whistled for him, what did he do? Hide under the couch? Run downstairs? NO - he came right up the stairs and followed me into the bathroom. Awwwwwww...... After that, it went much less smoothly than with Chester. Which is a bit of an understatement. Remember how I wrote about how high Otis can jump? Well, we have a six foot door on the shower and all 13 pounds of my 12 1/2 year old wet slippery Otis kept jumping and jumping to try to get out. Guess who was in the way? Guess who wasn't wearing a whole lot in the shower? Ouch. He howled and yowled and, I would say, actually screamed. He didn't mind the sudsing part at all as much as the rinsing part. I really had to rinse and *didn't* avoid the eye area since he got a bunch so near to there and I washed him close to his eyes. I know that hydrogen peroxide is not good near the eyes. He was completely and totally soaked by the time he was finished as I totally rinsed him over and over again. He was a wet pet. I towel dried him as much as I could and was pleased to see that his eyes were open. He came down now and had a snack, which is always a good sign. The worst of the smell is gone but, as with Chester, there's a residual burning rubber after-burn. Thought y'all might enjoy another Otis escapade. He usually has to do things a few times to figure it out so we hope we can get this fellow trapped in short order. I'll be keeping a close eye on Otis throughout the night to make sure his eyes and, I've read, his gums, are okay. Something about anemia - but I think that's about dogs in enclosed skunk dens. I got him within minutes of being sprayed in the open and got him cleaned up. Wish us luck. Take care, Susan M Otis and Chester Ahhhh yes....My mom's dog got skunked more than a few times... I remember after the third time, after helping my mom with the peroxide and baking soda, I looked Leia straight in the eye and asked, "So have you learned by now?" about two years later, when I had moved to southern california, I called my mom and she answered the phone all bleary....she said Leia had not only gotten skunked, but by the time she had jumped on the bed and my mom smelled it, Leia had rubbed herself ALL OVER the carpet downstairs. Thank goodness she FINALLY figured it out. Poor Otis! purrs he finally learns to leave a skunk alone.. Kristi |
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Otis got skunked - the Odyssey, Part II
Susan M wrote:
It was just a matter of time, having a resident skunk who we now figure lives under the front deck, and a territorial cat with limited judgment. We are going to have to trap the skunk for sure, since it appears that he's moved in. The burning stench went up and my antennae went up. Sure enough, I opened the door and there was Otis - drooling and foaming, with his eyes shut tight. Yikes. I found the hydrogen peroxide, which was a bit of a panic for a few minutes, had Fred look up the recipe, and was in business. Now for the group "Awwwwww...." ... there was Otis, drooling and eyes stuck shut, obviously in a world of hurt, and, when I went upstairs and whistled for him, what did he do? Hide under the couch? Run downstairs? NO - he came right up the stairs and followed me into the bathroom. Awwwwwww...... After that, it went much less smoothly than with Chester. Which is a bit of an understatement. Remember how I wrote about how high Otis can jump? Well, we have a six foot door on the shower and all 13 pounds of my 12 1/2 year old wet slippery Otis kept jumping and jumping to try to get out. Guess who was in the way? Guess who wasn't wearing a whole lot in the shower? Ouch. He howled and yowled and, I would say, actually screamed. He didn't mind the sudsing part at all as much as the rinsing part. I really had to rinse and *didn't* avoid the eye area since he got a bunch so near to there and I washed him close to his eyes. I know that hydrogen peroxide is not good near the eyes. He was completely and totally soaked by the time he was finished as I totally rinsed him over and over again. He was a wet pet. I towel dried him as much as I could and was pleased to see that his eyes were open. He came down now and had a snack, which is always a good sign. The worst of the smell is gone but, as with Chester, there's a residual burning rubber after-burn. Thought y'all might enjoy another Otis escapade. He usually has to do things a few times to figure it out so we hope we can get this fellow trapped in short order. I'll be keeping a close eye on Otis throughout the night to make sure his eyes and, I've read, his gums, are okay. Something about anemia - but I think that's about dogs in enclosed skunk dens. I got him within minutes of being sprayed in the open and got him cleaned up. Wish us luck. Take care, Susan M Otis and Chester Ack! What a mess! At least you caught it early, but I'm sorry he fought you over it. LOL. I can just picture the scene in the shower. kili |
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Otis got skunked - the Odyssey, Part II
Susan M wrote:
The burning stench went up and my antennae went up. Sure enough, I opened the door and there was Otis - drooling and foaming, with his eyes shut tight. Yikes. Well, we were kind of expecting this to happen, weren't we? Hide under the couch? Run downstairs? NO - he came right up the stairs and followed me into the bathroom. Awwwwwww...... He is *such* a loverboy!!! After that, it went much less smoothly than with Chester. Which is a bit of an understatement. LOL! Sorry, I can only imagine.... Wish us luck. Lots of luck trapping that skunk. I highly recommend covering the trap with a tarp, so that he/she does not spray you as you come pick the trap up. Scritches for stinky-old-Otis. -- Victor M. Martinez Owned and operated by the Fantastic Seven (TM) Send your spam he Email me he |
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Otis got skunked - the Odyssey, Part II
"Susan M" wrote in message ... It was just a matter of time, having a resident skunk who we now figure lives under the front deck, and a territorial cat with limited judgment. We are going to have to trap the skunk for sure, since it appears that he's moved in. The burning stench went up and my antennae went up. Sure enough, I opened the door and there was Otis - drooling and foaming, with his eyes shut tight. Yikes. I found the hydrogen peroxide, which was a bit of a panic for a few minutes, had Fred look up the recipe, and was in business. Now for the group "Awwwwww...." ... there was Otis, drooling and eyes stuck shut, obviously in a world of hurt, and, when I went upstairs and whistled for him, what did he do? Hide under the couch? Run downstairs? NO - he came right up the stairs and followed me into the bathroom. Awwwwwww...... After that, it went much less smoothly than with Chester. Which is a bit of an understatement. Remember how I wrote about how high Otis can jump? Well, we have a six foot door on the shower and all 13 pounds of my 12 1/2 year old wet slippery Otis kept jumping and jumping to try to get out. Guess who was in the way? Guess who wasn't wearing a whole lot in the shower? Ouch. He howled and yowled and, I would say, actually screamed. He didn't mind the sudsing part at all as much as the rinsing part. I really had to rinse and *didn't* avoid the eye area since he got a bunch so near to there and I washed him close to his eyes. I know that hydrogen peroxide is not good near the eyes. He was completely and totally soaked by the time he was finished as I totally rinsed him over and over again. He was a wet pet. I towel dried him as much as I could and was pleased to see that his eyes were open. He came down now and had a snack, which is always a good sign. The worst of the smell is gone but, as with Chester, there's a residual burning rubber after-burn. Thought y'all might enjoy another Otis escapade. He usually has to do things a few times to figure it out so we hope we can get this fellow trapped in short order. I'll be keeping a close eye on Otis throughout the night to make sure his eyes and, I've read, his gums, are okay. Something about anemia - but I think that's about dogs in enclosed skunk dens. I got him within minutes of being sprayed in the open and got him cleaned up. Wish us luck. Take care, Susan M Otis and Chester Poor little feller-- glad the worst is over. Purrs for a full, quick recovery. -- Theresa, Stinky and Dante drtmuirATearthlink.net Stinky Pictures: http://community.webshots.com/album/125591586JWEFwh |
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Otis got skunked - the Odyssey, Part II
aw, poor kitties! We will purr and pray that
the ordeal is not for long. Extra loving for Otis. Lily & her mama "Susan M" wrote in message ... It was just a matter of time, having a resident skunk who we now figure lives under the front deck, and a territorial cat with limited judgment. We are going to have to trap the skunk for sure, since it appears that he's moved in. The burning stench went up and my antennae went up. Sure enough, I opened the door and there was Otis - drooling and foaming, with his eyes shut tight. Yikes. I found the hydrogen peroxide, which was a bit of a panic for a few minutes, had Fred look up the recipe, and was in business. Now for the group "Awwwwww...." ... there was Otis, drooling and eyes stuck shut, obviously in a world of hurt, and, when I went upstairs and whistled for him, what did he do? Hide under the couch? Run downstairs? NO - he came right up the stairs and followed me into the bathroom. Awwwwwww...... After that, it went much less smoothly than with Chester. Which is a bit of an understatement. Remember how I wrote about how high Otis can jump? Well, we have a six foot door on the shower and all 13 pounds of my 12 1/2 year old wet slippery Otis kept jumping and jumping to try to get out. Guess who was in the way? Guess who wasn't wearing a whole lot in the shower? Ouch. He howled and yowled and, I would say, actually screamed. He didn't mind the sudsing part at all as much as the rinsing part. I really had to rinse and *didn't* avoid the eye area since he got a bunch so near to there and I washed him close to his eyes. I know that hydrogen peroxide is not good near the eyes. He was completely and totally soaked by the time he was finished as I totally rinsed him over and over again. He was a wet pet. I towel dried him as much as I could and was pleased to see that his eyes were open. He came down now and had a snack, which is always a good sign. The worst of the smell is gone but, as with Chester, there's a residual burning rubber after-burn. Thought y'all might enjoy another Otis escapade. He usually has to do things a few times to figure it out so we hope we can get this fellow trapped in short order. I'll be keeping a close eye on Otis throughout the night to make sure his eyes and, I've read, his gums, are okay. Something about anemia - but I think that's about dogs in enclosed skunk dens. I got him within minutes of being sprayed in the open and got him cleaned up. Wish us luck. Take care, Susan M Otis and Chester -- Irulan from the stars we come to the stars we return from now until the end of time. |
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Otis got skunked - the Odyssey, Part II
"Susan M" wrote in message
... It was just a matter of time, having a resident skunk who we now figure lives under the front deck, and a territorial cat with limited judgment. We are going to have to trap the skunk for sure, since it appears that he's moved in. The burning stench went up and my antennae went up. Sure enough, I opened the door and there was Otis - drooling and foaming, with his eyes shut tight. Yikes. I found the hydrogen peroxide, which was a bit of a panic for a few minutes, had Fred look up the recipe, and was in business. Now for the group "Awwwwww...." ... there was Otis, drooling and eyes stuck shut, obviously in a world of hurt, and, when I went upstairs and whistled for him, what did he do? Hide under the couch? Run downstairs? NO - he came right up the stairs and followed me into the bathroom. Awwwwwww...... After that, it went much less smoothly than with Chester. Which is a bit of an understatement. Remember how I wrote about how high Otis can jump? Well, we have a six foot door on the shower and all 13 pounds of my 12 1/2 year old wet slippery Otis kept jumping and jumping to try to get out. Guess who was in the way? Guess who wasn't wearing a whole lot in the shower? Ouch. He howled and yowled and, I would say, actually screamed. He didn't mind the sudsing part at all as much as the rinsing part. I really had to rinse and *didn't* avoid the eye area since he got a bunch so near to there and I washed him close to his eyes. I know that hydrogen peroxide is not good near the eyes. He was completely and totally soaked by the time he was finished as I totally rinsed him over and over again. He was a wet pet. I towel dried him as much as I could and was pleased to see that his eyes were open. He came down now and had a snack, which is always a good sign. The worst of the smell is gone but, as with Chester, there's a residual burning rubber after-burn. Thought y'all might enjoy another Otis escapade. He usually has to do things a few times to figure it out so we hope we can get this fellow trapped in short order. I'll be keeping a close eye on Otis throughout the night to make sure his eyes and, I've read, his gums, are okay. Something about anemia - but I think that's about dogs in enclosed skunk dens. I got him within minutes of being sprayed in the open and got him cleaned up. Wish us luck. Take care, Susan M Otis and Chester OMG! Poor Otis - poor *you*!! Purrs coming for you both! Hugs, CatNipped |
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Otis got skunked - the Odyssey, Part II
Susan M wrote:
It was just a matter of time, having a resident skunk who we now figure lives under the front deck, and a territorial cat with limited judgment. snip Wish us luck. Argh! I guess it had to happen. Purrs and lots of luck. -- Marina, Miranda and Caliban. In loving memory of Frank and Nikki. |
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