Deskunk Your Dog

The tomato juice bath didn't work, so how do you get the stink off your dog who just got sprayed by a skunk?

Method 1

 * 1) Mix 1 qt. of (fresh, unopened) 3% hydrogen peroxide, 1/4 cup baking soda, and 1 to 2 tsp liquid dish soap or liquid hand soap in a medium sized bowl.
 * 2) In your bathtub or outdoors use the mixture like a shampoo, scrub into effected areas of the dog's coat. For very large pets, one quart of tepid tap water may be added to enable complete coverage.
 * 3) Allow the mixture to remain for 7-10 minutes before rinsing.
 * 4) *You may want to keep the dog in the bathtub or outside while waiting as the mixture could create a mess.
 * 5) Rinse the dog thoroughly, repeat the process if necessary.

Method 2

 * 1) Pour Scope mouth wash on the area where the smell is the strongest.
 * 2) Rub it in.
 * 3) Let sit for 15 minutes.
 * 4) Apply some more mouthwash.
 * 5) Shampoo your dog all over his body.
 * 6) Let sit for another 15 minutes.
 * 7) Rinse.

Tips

 * Don't try to wash the dog with anything else first. The chemicals in the skunk spray/mouthwash are activated by water, and will have the dog smelling even worse.
 * NEVER try to store the mixed solution in a closed bottle. It works because of a reaction between the two main ingredients, and the pressure can builds up until the container bursts. This can cause severe injury.
 * After you have used the mix to deskunk your pet, you may use your regular pet shampoo.

Warnings

 * Keep the stuff out of the dog's eyes.
 * This may lighten a dog's fur (my black dog turned gray).
 * Wear plastic or laytex gloves, especially if you have any cuts or scrapes on your hands, or If you are wearing a sterling silver ring, The hydrogen peroxide and baking soda mixture will quickly tarnish sterling silver jewelry.
 * After bathing, check your dog's eyes. If they are red and watering, your dog may have taken a direct hit in the face. Skunk spray won't blind the dog, but it's very painful. Contact a vet.

Method 1

 * 1 qt. hydrogen peroxide
 * 1/4 cup baking soda
 * 1-2 tsp dish washing detergent

Method 2

 * Scope mouthwash
 * dog shampoo

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 * How to Make Your Dog Smell Better
 * How to Travel by Car With Your Dog
 * How to Wash a Dog
 * How to Travel by Car With Your Dog
 * How to Walk a Dog
 * How to Groom your Dog

Sources and Citations

 * How to get rid of skunk smell