What gets rid of the smell of skunks? My poor dog got sprayed and now he is stuck in the garage until I find something to take the smell away. I am willing to try anything, poor guy hates being alone.
What gets rid of the smell of skunks? My poor dog got sprayed and now he is stuck in the garage until I find something to take the smell away. I am willing to try anything, poor guy hates being alone.
I have absolutely no first hand experience with skunks, but I've heard many times that tomatoe juice works to remove the smell.
#3
dria
Tomato juices can work but it is hit or miss depending on how long ago the dog was sprayed. You might try a mixture of vinegar, baking soda and dish liquid. Beware when you mix the first two. You can also get some professional sprays that work well. I believe that Simple Green makes one.
Time and a lot of wind. I would try vinegar and tomato juice. Maybe not at the same time, but it's worth a shot. Bathe her every single day too.
#5
173abn
Madi,my JackRussell found a skunk living in my woodpile today so he and my big outdoor dog gained up on it and both came out losers.The big outdoor dog got chained up to her doghouse and the other got the first of many baths. russ
LOTS of baths, does not matter what mixtures you use... then follow with lots of baths...
Also remember to use a conditioner, all that bathing and soap/detergent is going to dry your doggie out... don't want to give full body dandruff ...
skunks are sure fun.. most dogs and everyone else remembers them for a LONG time after their first encounter... (some forget almost over night) :smile:KennyV
I tried tomato juice and it doesn't seem to be doing anything for him, when he is wet it smells so much worse as well, in the last few days she has been bathed 5-6 times, I bought him a doggy conditioner too with extra moisturizers.The poor thing, he smells so bad, but I can't bring him in smelling like that, I have to go see the vet tomorrow and see what they recommend, apparently they have something called "skunk be gone" hopefully that works because I hate him being exiled to the kennel in the garage.
#8
BKBrown
The OXI - OXY type laundry soap works well -- the oxi binds to the smell and helps remove it -- rinse repeatedly and use conditioner -- it may bleach the color some on a dark dog, but the hair will grow back to normal color.
Mix the soap powder with warm water before application.
Good luck -- I made the mistake once of bringing our Chocolate lab in to the spare bathroom to give her the baths --- BIG mistake :ashamed: -- whole house smelled of SKUNK for a long time :thumbdown:!
I am disappointed, I bought some "skunk be gone" and he still smells like a skunk. I will have to go see if I can buy some oxy detergent and see if that works, I am beginning to get frustrated.
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#10
BKBrown
Once that Skunk chemical is IN the skin it will take some time for it to completely go away the oxy will help (leave it on for a little while - it won't hurt the skin) (do read instruction cautions) and you can use the rest in your wash so it won't go to waste.
I am disappointed, I bought some "skunk be gone" and he still smells like a skunk. I will have to go see if I can buy some oxy detergent and see if that works, I am beginning to get frustrated.
I am so sorry to hear about your dilemma. Sounds like getting rid of that smell really is a challenge. Could be worse. I know a family who had to move because a family of skunks moved in under there house. Long story but that house will never be the same.
I left him soaking in Oxy today and then bathed him a few times today so that I could get him smelling a bit better and I have to say he actually smells better, he may be able to spend the night in the house again.
Be very careful about those dog baths. They can have adverse effects. I recommend calling your vet for advice. I think that is the safest way to protect your pet.
#14
dria
So the Oxy seems to work. That is good news. So is that Oxy as in the Oxy clean you buy at the store to wash your clothing with or is it a different product?
Just the plain Oxy Laundry soap in the grocery store, it actually works very well for skunk smell, my poor dog got to spend last night in the house because it was finally dissipated.
#16
BKBrown
Glad it helped - :thumbsup: :biggrin: I would use some conditioner like cetaphyl without the perfumes in them or a lanolin based product for dogs.
Just the plain Oxy Laundry soap in the grocery store, it actually works very well for skunk smell, my poor dog got to spend last night in the house because it was finally dissipated.
I would still suggest calling the vet for their suggestion or at least to make sure that the product you use is safe for the dog. I've heard some horror stories so I strongly advocate the old adage of better safe than sorry.
I called the vet, all the concerns had me worried for my poor guy's safety. I went and got him some conditioning shampoo to wash him with to counteract the drying of the Oxy, the vet said he would be alright.
