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Everyone knows that the minute you see a skunk you need to turn and go in the opposite direction because getting sprayed, and the smell along with it, is a nightmare. But apparently, not every animal is scared of skunks like humans are.
A skunk was sniffing around a few bowls left outside, hoping to get a little snack. When the skunk came up empty, he started to walk away only to be greeted by a "ninja cat" that seemingly appeared out of nowhere.
The owner captured the moment his outdoor cat showed the skunk who was boss.
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The November 16 Reddit video was posted by the owner, u/Floppy401, to the popular subreddit r/awww, bringing in over 24,000 likes.
People were blown away by how fearless this cat was coming face-to-face with a skunk. And luckily, no one was sprayed. Other users were shocked they didn't see the cat themselves.
"If the skunk didn't jump, I would never see the ninja cat," commented Reddit user Racoon-on-patrol.
Another viewer added: "Cute! I'm glad no one got too startled! It's a good thing that skunks will only spray as a last resort. These guys, though, they're chill."
Newsweek reached out via Reddit for additional comment.
Pets vs. Skunks
Skunks are generally nocturnal and normally only come out at night. And while it is unlikely that you and your pet will run into a skunk, it isn't impossible. Skunks can be hard to spot, especially in the dark, and before you know it, you and your pet might get sprayed.
A skunk can view pets that want to interact as a threat, therefore turning around and spraying. Hills Pets suggests doing the following to help with the odor on cats:
- Keep a sprayed cat isolated in an area of the house to contain the odor
- Avoid allowing your clothes to touch the affected areas
- Check your cat's eyes and ears for signs of irritation and use cool, clean water to rinse immediately if necessary
- Call your veterinarian to check rabies vaccination is up-to-date and ask about over-the-counter solutions or home remedies to remove the smell
The process of removing the odor is similar for dogs. Always be sure to check a dog's eyes for redness or irritation. The American Kennel Club advises to flush their eyes immediately with cool water or dog-safe veterinary eyewash products.
It is also recommended to wash and clean their fur outside, if possible, to avoid bringing the smell indoors. Use rubber gloves while washing and shampooing them and be sure to clean your clothes right after.
Do you have funny and adorable videos or pictures of your pet you want to share? Send them to life@newsweek.com with some details about your best friend and they could appear in our Pet of the Week lineup.
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