One of the emergency calls I receive on an occasional basis is for dogs that have been skunked. Unfortunately, my schedule doesn’t allow for addressing these emergencies on a timely basis. So, for your information, here is the recipe for shampooing your dog if they encounter a skunk. (And it doesn’t include tomato juice – I’m not sure where that came from!) You will need:
A small bottle of Hydrogen Peroxide
¼ cup Baking Soda
Small amount of Dawn dishwashing soap (original blue formula)
Mix the ingredients together, adding just enough Dawn to provide suds. (Using Dawn is recommended because its PH level is just right for dogs.) Whatever you do, wear gloves!!!! The smell transfers onto EVERYTHING – your clothes, towels, everything will need to be washed afterwards! After rinsing your dog, use the formula all over the dog, and leave on the dog for 10-15 minutes. Rinse, then if you wish, shampoo a second time and rinse again. It may not get rid of the smell completely, but it will dissipate the odor substantially. As you would normally, use caution around the eyes and face.
I hope, for you and your dog’s sake, that you never need this recipe. But, I hope you will find this helpful if you ever need it!
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Love it, Janice! We had a baby skunk under our deck one night, and Daisy wouldn't even go out. I guess she was smart. I was just wondering that night if I had your phone number in case Daisy ever got sprayed! :D Very timely information. I hope I don't ever have to use it, but I will stock up on the supplies. Living in the "country," you never know.
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