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2naSalit

(86,038 posts)
Wed Jul 1, 2020, 02:51 PM Jul 2020

HELP! Neighbor's dog was hosed by a skunk!

Last edited Wed Jul 1, 2020, 08:47 PM - Edit history (1)

Does anyone have a good recipe for skunkwash?

We're dyin' here!

A LITTLE WHILE LATER...

Thanks to all of you for responding in a timely manner! I knew I could count on DU!

So the Hydrogen peroxide/baking soda/dish soap recipe worked. We had all of that on hand so wasn't that big of a deal once we got to washing her down, poor old girl.

She went out to pee and that funny looking kitty that doesn't belong in the garden got her.

Now that we can all breathe freely again, the entire host of species living on this property thank you all!


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HELP! Neighbor's dog was hosed by a skunk! (Original Post) 2naSalit Jul 2020 OP
Traditional remedy is tomato juice Sanity Claws Jul 2020 #1
tomato juice dweller Jul 2020 #2
Bathe in tomato juice. Poeraria Jul 2020 #3
Cool thanks! 2naSalit Jul 2020 #5
Best Way to Get Rid of Skunk Smell: The Polack MSgt Jul 2020 #4
Won't the hydrogen peroxide bleach the dog's fur, The Velveteen Ocelot Jul 2020 #7
I don't think it will as long as you rinse well The Polack MSgt Jul 2020 #12
I use that recipe, murielm99 Jul 2020 #26
This is the recipe I use. Tomato juice did not work on livetohike Jul 2020 #16
need sull strength peroxide + sun to bleach + still slow, cause i did my hair. pansypoo53219 Jul 2020 #21
Lots of good info in this post: fleur-de-lisa Jul 2020 #6
This works! Trust me I've done it. sazemisery Jul 2020 #8
Tomato juice LakeArenal Jul 2020 #9
Thanks everyone! 2naSalit Jul 2020 #10
Bloody Marys all around - lots of 'em! Backseat Driver Jul 2020 #11
Good idea! OAITW r.2.0 Jul 2020 #17
Straight tomato juice rubbed in and washed out with Dawn dishwashing liquid. Atticus Jul 2020 #13
If you are able to go to a pet store, try Nature's Remedy DonaldsRump Jul 2020 #14
I love that stuff but we're about 70 miles from 2naSalit Jul 2020 #20
Gosh one of the first posts I read here this morning was on skunk soothsayer Jul 2020 #15
Tomato juice does not work. I have dealt with many skunkeddgs..my last best remedy was lavender notdarkyet Jul 2020 #18
When my dog got sprayed directly in the face by a skunk sdfernando Jul 2020 #19
Well a thanks and a testimonial... 2naSalit Jul 2020 #22
Natures Miracle Skunk bottomofthehill Jul 2020 #23
Thanks, I have used their 2naSalit Jul 2020 #24
You can also get it on Amazon. bottomofthehill Jul 2020 #25
Thanks but I try to avoid them. 2naSalit Jul 2020 #27
Anything acidic...even a douche. BigmanPigman Jul 2020 #28
Tomato juice. nt tblue37 Jul 2020 #29
Aside from the dog, if the odor got into the house Mr.Bill Jul 2020 #30

The Polack MSgt

(13,159 posts)
4. Best Way to Get Rid of Skunk Smell:
Wed Jul 1, 2020, 02:54 PM
Jul 2020

According to the Humane Society

1 quart of 3% hydrogen peroxide solution (found at any pharmacy or supermarket) 1/4 cup of baking soda. 1 teaspoon of liquid dishwashing soap.

Bathe the dog twice, paying attention to scrub the hardest hit areas thoroughly


ETS- Back in the 70s we had a dog get sprayed, and we went through gallons of tomato juice washing her - It may work on short haired dogs but our German Sheppard stunk all spring

The Velveteen Ocelot

(115,267 posts)
7. Won't the hydrogen peroxide bleach the dog's fur,
Wed Jul 1, 2020, 02:56 PM
Jul 2020

or isn't there enough of it? I've always heard tomato juice was the way to get skunk scent off dogs.

murielm99

(30,655 posts)
26. I use that recipe,
Wed Jul 1, 2020, 05:48 PM
Jul 2020

but the only dishwashing soap to use is Dawn.

No, the peroxide does not bleach the dog's fur. We have used it on a black dog.

Put all the ingredients into an empty gallon milk container. Shake the container. It does not hurt the dog and it works.

sazemisery

(2,608 posts)
8. This works! Trust me I've done it.
Wed Jul 1, 2020, 02:56 PM
Jul 2020
https://www.humanesociety.org/resources/de-skunking-your-dog


Step 1: Keep Fido outside

You'll probably want to keep your dog outside while you get it together so they don't carry the smell indoors. Check their eyes; if they're irritated or red, immediately flush them with cool water.
Step 2: Mix the Ingredients

Mix together:

1 quart of 3-percent hydrogen peroxide (available at any pharmacy)
1/4 cup baking soda
1 teaspoon liquid dishwashing soap

De-skunking Shampoos on Amazon.com

Wearing rubber gloves, wash your dog with this solution immediately after they've been sprayed. DO NOT get the solution in their eyes. (If you don't have peroxide, baking soda, and liquid soap on hand, use vinegar diluted with water.)

Caution: Do NOT store this mixture or make it ahead of time, as the mixture could explode if left in a bottle.
Step 3: Clean and rinse

Rub the mixture through their fur, but don't leave it on too long (peroxide can bleach fur). Rinse them thoroughly.
Step 4: Shampoo

Next, wash your dog with pet shampoo and rinse thoroughly. By now, they should be de-skunked and smelling sweet. Thoroughly towel-dry your dog, and be sure to place them in a warm, sunny room for the next couple of hours so that they don't get chilled.
Owner cleanup

If your dog rubbed some of the stink onto you, you can rid your clothes of the smell by using regular laundry detergent mixed with a half-cup of baking soda.


OAITW r.2.0

(23,810 posts)
17. Good idea!
Wed Jul 1, 2020, 03:14 PM
Jul 2020

When my dog tangled with a skunk many years ago, all we had was V-8 on-hand. 5-1/2 cans for the dog, 1/2 can for my Bombay Gin Bloody Mary.

Atticus

(15,124 posts)
13. Straight tomato juice rubbed in and washed out with Dawn dishwashing liquid.
Wed Jul 1, 2020, 03:01 PM
Jul 2020

Been there/done that. Good luck.

DonaldsRump

(7,715 posts)
14. If you are able to go to a pet store, try Nature's Remedy
Wed Jul 1, 2020, 03:05 PM
Jul 2020

Our pet store has a bathing area for dogs and I did that, as well as doused pupper with Nature's Remedy. Worked well.

You can also do this with your puppy at home too.

Might be harder to do now.

notdarkyet

(2,226 posts)
18. Tomato juice does not work. I have dealt with many skunkeddgs..my last best remedy was lavender
Wed Jul 1, 2020, 03:34 PM
Jul 2020

Vinager water. Vinager neutralizes the spray. Lavender helps with smell.

sdfernando

(4,896 posts)
19. When my dog got sprayed directly in the face by a skunk
Wed Jul 1, 2020, 03:36 PM
Jul 2020

once we could get him to stop puking I went to the store and bought about every can of tomato juice they had. We washed to dog in the tub (what a mess the bathroom was), but 90 to 95% of the smell was taken care of. Still took about a week for the remant smell to disipate but it does work.

2naSalit

(86,038 posts)
22. Well a thanks and a testimonial...
Wed Jul 1, 2020, 03:44 PM
Jul 2020

Thanks to all of you for responding in a timely manner! I knew I could count on DU!

So the Hydrogen peroxide/baking soda/dish soap recipe worked. We had all of that on hand so wasn't that big of a deal once we got to washing her down, poor old girl.

She went out to pee and that funny looking kitty that doesn't belong in the garden got her.

Now that we can all breathe freely again, the entire host of species living on this property thank you all!

bottomofthehill

(8,261 posts)
23. Natures Miracle Skunk
Wed Jul 1, 2020, 03:58 PM
Jul 2020

Unfortunately, with two dogs, we have some experience with this. We have found that Natures miracle skunk works well. We have tried tomato juice, apple cider vinegar all sorts of stuff, but have had the best results with Nature’s Miracle. They have a product that is specifically for skunk spray. They also have a product for dog/cat urine. Make sure you get th e skunk one.

2naSalit

(86,038 posts)
24. Thanks, I have used their
Wed Jul 1, 2020, 04:19 PM
Jul 2020

products in the past but we're out in the sticks and not going on a three hour round trip to get some, that's how ling it takes to get to a pet store that would carry it. There was a great recipe posted above and it worked great, didn't cost much at all since we had everything here to make it.

We don't usually have a problem with them but one built a nest in one of the irrigation culverts earlier this spring, was evicted a couple weeks ago and is still hanging around.

BigmanPigman

(51,430 posts)
28. Anything acidic...even a douche.
Wed Jul 1, 2020, 06:07 PM
Jul 2020

Tomato juice works, vinegar, etc. My dog was skunked at 3 AM and I went to the store right away. The next day when I was at work (my last day too) and opened my purse and the smell came out and everyone smelled it. It smelled like burnt pink erasers and garlic...yuk!

The smell will continue to come back for a long time, when ever the dog gets damp/wet.

Mr.Bill

(24,103 posts)
30. Aside from the dog, if the odor got into the house
Wed Jul 1, 2020, 07:41 PM
Jul 2020

fill bowls with hot water and a few ounces of Avon Skin So Soft and place them around the hose.

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