Pets are curious creatures and love to interact with small things like a fly to larger wild animals. Skunks are not an animal to mess around with since their main line of defense is a powerful odor that they spray. Skunks are known to spay 10-15 ft. It is not a medical emergency but a great nuisance. A hit in the eye however can cause severe irritation and possibly blindness. Simple first aid can take care of removing the stink of the odor from your pet.