Here is a simple home remedy to rid the stink on your dog after it gets sprayed by a skunk.
And here is what NEVER to do should your dog get stunk up by a skunk.
Skunks seek refuge in urban centers, under decks, porches, in back sheds, and under any tiny space that provides shelter and potential food supply in the form of garbage.
When my German Shepherd was a puppy he was exploring some shrubbery when he startled a skunk and her family.
Before I could call the puppy away, he was sprayed by the adult skunk. The dog had no idea what had hit him.
The young German Shepherd beat a hasty retreat away from the skunk and towards his home.
I put a quick stop to his entrance to the house and kept him in the garage until I could ascertain a solution to the stink.
Neutralizing the Skunk Smell on Your Dog
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I found a website that proposed a neutralizing concoction that would eliminate the odor entirely.
I was skeptical, but I had nothing to lose. I reasoned that if I could at least remove some of the stench, I could buy myself time to get to the vet or pet store to find a long-term solution.
Household Ingredients offer the Solution
Fortunately, all of the ingredients needed in the neutralizing solution are household ingredients: hydrogen peroxide, baking soda and blue Dove dish soap.
This miracle elixir saved the day. It did not just mask the odor; it truly neutralized the smell in a way I never would have imagined.
Pet stores do sell products that assist in eliminating the strong skunk odor, and from my experience the products do not completely eliminate the smell.
This home remedy concoction offers a solution that is nontoxic and it really works.
Don’t Do THIS if Your Dog Gets Skunked
The final thing I wish to point out is what you should never do upon learning your dog was just sprayed by a skunk.
This mistake was committed by my sister when she was home from school break.
She had let my parents’ dog out, through the patio door, to do her business in the yard.
At some point I heard a little bit of commotion and my sister exclaiming that the dog had encountered a skunk.
She was a bit panicky and not thinking clearly, and very hastily let the dog come back INTO the house, through the patio door.
She hurriedly led the dog, by grabbing her collar, into the garage.
This meant that the dog went through several rooms of the house to get to the garage.
As a result, the whole house quickly took on the stench of skunk.
My sister should have kept the dog outside and led her into the garage via outside.
So if you discover your dog has just been sprayed by a skunk, keep it outside; step outside and THEN come up with your plan to deal with the unexpected situation.
