A rescue dog has lost an eye after a fight with a porcupine left it with 1,500 quills in its face. Brutus, a two-year-old Staffordshire bull terrier from Alberta, Canada, was abandoned last month ...

The Winnipeg Humane Society described him as an 'absolute joy'. In December 2022, a dog owner was left with a $19,500 vet bill after their pitbull died from a porcupine quill attack.

Dr. Amber Hamilton, a veterinarian and the first expert witness to provide testimony on the third day of an animal abuse ...

and the porcupine with its sharp, barbed quills. Despite the cobra's lethal bite, the porcupine's quills could cause severe damage to the snake, potentially making the porcupine the victor in such ...

Unfortunately, many people first encounter porcupines when their dog returns with quills embedded in its face. If you or your pet ever have a run-in with a porcupine, it’s best to seek medical ...