259681 1413 Sports & Fitness Outdoor Skills General Outdoor Skills true Wed, 30 Sep 2009 14:58:19 -0700 removing,quills,porcupine,spikes,needles,attacked,first,aid,healing,taking,out,sting,stung How To Remove Porcupine Quills http://www.howcast.com/videos/259681-How-To-Remove-Porcupine-Quills http://www.howcast.com/videos/259681-How-To-Remove-Porcupine-Quills/edit approved 0 Deborah_Riffin http://img.howcast.com/images/icons/howto-xxlarge.png 84 98470 1 0 Warning If you or your pet has been stung multiple times, seek emergency medical assistance.

]]> 98471 2 0 Step Pull quill out Remove quills as soon as possible after they are embedded. Get a firm grip on the quill with the pliers or hemostats, and pull.

]]> 98472 3 0 Tip If you are at the doctor’s or vet’s office, they may administer an anesthetic to reduce the pain during removal.

]]> 98473 4 0 Step Combine soda and vinegar If you are at home and you can’t remove the quills easily, combine baking soda and vinegar in the large bowl and mix thoroughly. Immerse the quills in the soda and vinegar mixture and soak them until they’re thoroughly softened.

]]> 98474 5 0 Tip Use a large tub for soaking the entire affected area.

]]> 98475 6 0 Step Cut ends Cut or break off the ends of the quills to release the pressure and make removal easier.

]]> 98476 7 0 Step Remove quills after softening Pull the quills out by hand. They should be easier to remove now that they are softened and the ends have been cut off.

]]> 98477 8 0 Step Administer antihistamine and pain reliever Administer an antihistamine and pain reliever. An antihistamine will help prevent swelling and possible allergic reactions.

]]> 98478 9 0 Step Follow up with a doc or vet Follow up with a doctor or vet visit as soon as possible to make sure you or your pet don’t suffer any delayed reactions from the sting.

]]> 98479 10 0 Fact Porcupines don’t throw their quills at enemies: they must come into actual contact with another animal or human in order for the quills to become embedded.

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