Pet Virginia Opossums and Skunks |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Department of Clinical Sciences and Diagnostic Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS USA;2. Department of Pathobiology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS USA;3. Zoological Medicine Service, WR Pritchard Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, University of California Davis, Davis, CA USA |
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The Virginia opossum (Didelphis virginiana) and the striped skunk (Mephitis mephitis) are often kept as pets, although they are both wild animals. The opossum and striped skunk are usually docile and sociable when raised from infancy. Many states and municipalities restrict ownership, and veterinarians should familiarize themselves with local laws and regulations pertaining to these animals. The biology, husbandry, diet, and general disease information is available for both species. Vaccination recommendations are included for skunks. |
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| Keywords: | Virginia opossum skunk biology care disease vaccination |
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