flyangel2 2 #1 October 9, 2003 Help, what can I do to get the smell of skunk off my dog? On our early morning walk this morning, my golden had a run in with a skunk. I threw her in the shower with me this morning, trying to get the smell out. I even used the good dog shampoo. But she still smells like skunk. I have to go to work this morning, so the poor thing has to spend the day outside cause she's smelling up the house. Any suggestions?May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fozchek 0 #2 October 9, 2003 Tomato juice bath is the only thing I know of that will get rid of it. Otherwise, check "ask jeeves" online for other potential options. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,123 #3 October 9, 2003 For pets that have been sprayed, bathe the animal in a mixture of 1 quart of 3% hydrogen peroxide (from drug store), 1/4 cup of baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) and a teaspoon of liquid detergent. After 5 minutes rinse the animal with water. Repeat if necessary. from Skunk Spray Formula It works beautifully, from personal experience with my dog. Do it as quickly as possible. Missed you in the pub last night. Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coconutmonkey 0 #4 October 9, 2003 Tomoato juice is the only cure aside from gasoline and a match or time. Choices B & C aren't recommended tho....Hearts & Minds 2 to the Heart- 1 to the Mind- Home of the Coconut Lounge, Spa, & Artillery Range Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #5 October 9, 2003 Quote Do it as quickly as possible. It'll have to wait till I get home from work this afternoon. Ugh, in the mean time she's outside. QuoteMissed you in the pub last night. I was there from 5:00 till 7:00 Colorado time. Sorry I missed you.May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brains 2 #6 October 9, 2003 Ditto what Wendy said, works great. All three times i've had to use it. Never look down on someone, unless they are going down on you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nightingale 0 #7 October 9, 2003 My mom used to use tomato juice and vinegar. Wendy's solution is probably better tho. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Casie 0 #8 October 9, 2003 I should know this considering I had a couple pet skunks & was raised on a minizoo is what I like to call it! Anyways....the smell eventually goes away!~Porn Kitty WARNING: Goldschlager causes extreme emotional outbursts! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #9 October 9, 2003 For those of you interested, the formula that Wendy passed on to me is a no-no. The vet said that since most times a dog gets sprayed in the face, having those kinds of items near the mouth or eyes isn't a good idea. So, I've gone with the tomato bath. I think I have most of the smell gone except for around the mouth. I'll just put more tomato juice around the mouth through out the day and let it soak in. Then give one final bath. Ugh.....I sure don't want to ever have to go through that again.May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brains 2 #10 October 9, 2003 My vet is the one who gave me that recipe. I was extra careful not to get it in the eyes and such though. At least you found something to get rid of the smell. Never look down on someone, unless they are going down on you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,123 #11 October 9, 2003 My vet was the one who gave it to me, too. I didn't get it in her eyes (therefore the smell wasn't quite gone), but I don't think she would have liked tomato juice in her eyes, either. Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #12 October 9, 2003 I was too scared to try and not get the formula in the eyes and mouth. Most of the smell is around the mouth, and I don't mind my dog licking the tomato juice off. Now I know, the tomato juice isn't a urban legend. As for the clothes I had on when my dog came running at me and jumped up on me, they are in the trash, which is on the curb.May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snowwhite 0 #13 October 11, 2003 I have a 'girlfriend' (86 years old) who lives on a large acreage where unfortunately skunks dwell as well. Having been sprayed many times in her life, she swears by the tomato juice bath. Last time she was sprayed, she was wearing a light pink silk suit. UGH! But it all finally came out.skydiveTaylorville.org [email protected] Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McDuck 0 #14 October 11, 2003 Not to turn the tide away from stench reduction, but a friend of mine rescued a baby skunk and had her fixed and descented (several times, as the sac grows back), and he said that she was the best pet he ever had. Agile like a cat and playful like a dog. He just had to make sure he kept up with her scent-sac removal.Kevin - Sonic Beef #5 - OrFun #28 "I never take myself too seriously, 'cuz everybody know fat birds don't fly." - FLC Online communities: proof that people never mature much past high school. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airann 1 #15 October 11, 2003 Arg.. Good Lord..... I just flashed back to a moonless night and a walk with a giant black standard poodle named Bert. He was frekin huge, bigger than me, I must have been 11 or 12 yrs old. My parents were at a beach house party and I was the entertainment. There were kids there to hang out with but Bert was tha shyt. I got to take him out on a leash. Whaa Hoooo!! Well, Bert spooked the skunk and avoided the spray - I got it right in the face. I fell as Bert jumped at the end of the leash, enter Skunk encounter at eye level. It burned like hell and wouldnt quit. They put me in the sink with water blasting my eyes. I vidily remember my shirt being tore off and everyone was there looking. In short order, I was bathed right there in the kitchen with Bloody Mary mix.... then tomato juice, then, I think, they busted out the tomato paste Goldens are awesome. Mine was named Duke. I hope by now you are both couch side smellin good. In case anyone cares... a Giant or Standard Poodle is a bad ass dog for a lot of reasons. See attached. ~AirAnn~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #16 October 11, 2003 QuoteI just flashed back to a moonless night and a walk with a giant black standard poodle named Bert. I had a big black poodle named Jet. He was a standard and I got him when I was 7 years old. Jet lived a long life and finally died at age 20. He was very protective of me when I was little.. I miss him.. he was a good dog.. and my mother only had him cut in a poodle cut ONE time.. I was really upset.. that was just way too froo froo for me and certainly did not fit my best friend, Jet. Many people do not know that poodles were bred to be retrievers, not that most good ole boy hunters would train a poodle... what would the other good ole boys say Jeanne Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #17 October 11, 2003 QuoteGoldens are awesome. Mine was named Duke. I hope by now you are both couch side smellin good. Yes, Goldens rock. I started out just fostering her, but kept her. Snowwhite, Gimp, and WFFC know just how sweet Rose is, as she too attended the WFFC this year. Great guard dog, wouldn't let anyone near my van once I was asleep. As for the smell gone, there is just one area near her nose that if I get too close, I get a whiff.May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
