So we came home from the hospital on Thursday night at about 11:00pm and let our beloved mutt out into the backyard one last time before we all went to bed. We could hear him barking at something, so we brought him inside. Once inside the house, we got quite the treat. He had been skunked! Not something either of us wanted to deal with when we were both exhausted. He was subsequently washed 4 times, but of course the skunk smell does not come out easily. We are off to buy some tomato juice today...hopefully that will do the trick. Does anyone have any other ideas?
Thankful Thursday
3 years ago
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Oh my gosh.
So some of the websites I read say tomato juice should do the trick.
If not some of the websites recommend a solution of:
1 quart hydrogen peroxide 3% (that is a heck of a lot of peroxide almost a liter)
1/4 cup baking soda
1 teaspoon of liquid dish detergent
Rub this into Jackpot's coat when it is still fizzing, then have it sit on his coat for 10 minutes (like that is possible with a dog!. One site reduced it to 4-5 minutes.)
Then rinse.
Oh yes and recommended not to get the mix into Jackpot's eyes, and for you to wear rubber gloves
as if you didn't have enough to do!
I have heard that tomatoe juice doesn't necessarily work. I have had a few trips to the pet store lately and was picking out new puppy shampoo and I noticed that they sell shampoo specifically for skunk smell. I also noticed some skunk shampoo at the vet too - so maybe try calling and asking if your vet sells some. Poor Jackpot - as if he hasn't had enough to deal with himself with all the change in routine lately!
Good luck, guys!
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