Porcupine Problems? It can be a prickly situation, but you might find yourself dealing with the sharp realities of a porcupine incident.

Do not cut off the quills! This makes removal much more difficult and can often lead to the quill burrowing under the surface of the skin.

If you have a very cooperative dog and very few quills, you can try removing the quills by grasping close to where they enter the skin and pulling straight out.

If there are more than a few don't even attempt removal. Bring the dog to the clinic and we can remove the quills under anesthesia. It is far easier and much less stress and discomfort for your poor dog.