My dog got sprayed by a skunk

[dekuiper]

Never used it yet (knocking on wood), but got this from somewhere. If you use it, post up how it goes.....

Easy de-skunk formula

In a large jar mix:
1/4 cup baking soda
1 quart hydrogen peroxide
1 tsp liquid dishwashing detergent
Mix well and pour over the animal's fur, being careful to avoid the eyes and mouth. Let sit for about 20 minutes and rinse well.

CAUTION: Do NOT store this mixture in a covered container. Dispose of all unused mixture immediately. It is a chemical mixture and can create explosive gasses if contained in a covered container.

It works but I needed to do it 2x for my pup that was chasing the skunk.

 

[Doug_S]

I flipped it to auto and let off a burst..........WOW. It was like a sprinkler went off for a minute out of his ass.....................Sorry neighbors, it was me......It was funny......

LOL!

 

[Godwin]

I was down in the Florida panhandle camping one weekend and had my Australian Shepherd with me. Sometime during the night I heard him take off after something, and then he gave a short excited bark. In a few moments this odiferous fog rolled in and I was sure I was going to be spending the next couple of days with a horribly rank dog. Plus the drive back home was about 200 miles and I was surely not looking forward to having the dog in the car with me for that. But he came trotting back in a few minutes and smelled ok, except for his breath. He had taken a full load of skunk musk directly in his mouth.

 

[IDave]

I hate it when the dog gets into those damn polecats. But I think the 350 lb bear he treed today while going on a run with my wife is of greater concern.

 

[Zack1978]

Well my girl Sam got sprayed on Monday night. It appears that the skunk got her neck area. The smell was overwhelming, and tainted the entire house.
I purchased Nature's Miracle Skunk Smell remover (http://www.natures-miracle.com/prod...nk-odor-remover-how-to-remove-skunk-odor.aspx) and it seems to be doing the job. She has been washed in it twice thus far, but she still has a faint skunk smell. How long does this smell last? I assume that I should wash her again? Any other ideas?



Thanks,
Zack

 

[AJP]

Well .. I have "heard" that smoke from a wood fire will neutralize the smell ( and the chemical causing the smell) ...apparently the expedient treatment in the bush is to build a smoky fire and two guys holding the dog by fore and rear legs swing the mutt through the smoke.

I have no idea if this works but I betcha the dog will stay away from you for a while after this treatment ... and if he's smart enough to relate it to the skunk encounter ... probably stay away from skunks too!!

 

[splitshot]

Make friends with it.

It permeates the pores and hair and will come back to visit on a hot humid day..

Personally I don't mind the smell as long as it is not straight from the manufacture..