Skunks have an internal clock that is set if not altered early. This means that they can become quite vicious if allowed to go into heat. Skunks are very savage breeders. Your feelings, toes or fingers could get hurt. Skunks require all dog and cat shots.
Skunks can get both canine and feline distemper.
Skunks must be also be wormed regularly with pyrantel pamoate. Any other type of wormer could be fatal. What to Do When the Baby Arrives When the baby arrives, hold it as much as possible. I have cleaned, cooked, gone shopping and out to dinner with a skunk in my shirt or purse. The more you hold a baby skunk the nicer it will be later on.