How to get rid of Skunk smell

aqh88 · 10-21-2006, 06:12 PM

Tomato juice/paste does not work unless you leave it on a long long time. The only person I know who's ever tried it and said it worked left it on for more than 24hours. Otherwise all you get is an animal that smells like both skunk and tomatos. Vinegar or dawn dish soap works much better. Mixing either with hydrogen peroxide improves it's effectiveness. It took my dog 5 times to learn skunks weren't that fun to mess with.

SuZQuzie · 10-21-2006, 06:37 PM

I used dawn dishwashing soap. The reason that the skunk smell stinks around so long and that water and regular bath soap doesn't work is because the stink is oil-based. And guess what dawn does - it gets rid of grease, which is also oil-based.

When my pup got skunked, I gave her a dawn bath, a peppermint (she got it straight in the face!), and a regular bath. After that, she was allowed to sleep in the house again.

Fox Glove · 10-21-2006, 07:27 PM

Since our Black Lab, loves the black and white "kitty cats" around here.
I used the peroxide, dawn and baking soda.. and a few other things.

Finally broke down and called a good friend who grooms dogs..
Nothing I have ever tried has worked as well as what she uses..

Get this, Massengil douche! a bottle per ten pounds of dog,
Works like a dream

..
You just work it into the fur and let it sit a few minutes.

I would work it in to the affected area, and towel it off..

Good Luck,
Paula

Chelle2005 · 10-22-2006, 06:06 AM

Thanks guys, I am going to be heading out to see my horses in about an hour, so I will head to the store first and try some of your suggestions... Thank you for all the help

Joy Ride · 10-23-2006, 08:25 AM

Below is what I recommend to clients for their dogs that have encounters with skunks:

Mix hydrogen peroxide (1 qt) with baking soda (1/4 cup) and add 2 tbsp of dishwashing liquid. Sponge freely onto the dog. The ions freed by the baking soda and peroxide mixture will combine with the essentials in the skunk spray and convert it to an odorless gas. The tricks to this are that you can't mix it up in advance and you need to do this before you use water on the dog as water will "set" the spray. You also need to use this solution quickly as the freed oxygen ions dissipate quickly.....within 3-4 minutes

Stuff is harmless though eyes should be avoided.

SalemsMom · 10-23-2006, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by aqh88

Tomato juice/paste does not work unless you leave it on a long long time. The only person I know who's ever tried it and said it worked left it on for more than 24hours. Otherwise all you get is an animal that smells like both skunk and tomatos. Vinegar or dawn dish soap works much better. Mixing either with hydrogen peroxide improves it's effectiveness. It took my dog 5 times to learn skunks weren't that fun to mess with.

Not so,I had a 15.3 gelding that got sprayed,and I used 27 bottles of tomatoe juice,to wash him,didn't leave it on him long,and it did wonders,but nowadays with prices,probably chdeaper to use something else.

Amigo · 10-23-2006, 01:38 PM

Boy am i glad we dont have skunks over here in england!! Unlucky! i hope one of those bathing methods works- i wouldnt have a clue!

MaximumForce · 10-25-2006, 04:13 AM

Best of luck to you and your skunk dilemma. I feel for you. I have had my dogs sprayed before, and it wasn't fun. We used a product made specifically for removing skunk spray, and it worked just fine. It was easier than tomato juice as well. It came in a spray bottle. It was called S.O.S. ( skunk odor spray ) I am from Canada, and don't know if you have access to that product. Good Luck !! I hope you are able to lavish your baby in hugs and kisses soon.

SalemsMom · 10-25-2006, 04:35 AM

I womder if Ferret shampoos would work to,ferrets do stink,but not sure if it would be strong enough for a skunk.

Chelle2005 · 10-25-2006, 03:18 PM

Well everyone, the smell has worn off some, he still smells bad but he will have to continue to stink.. Its been in the low 40's, and really chilly here... I just dont feel right giving him a bath now, hopefully it continues to fade quickly.... Thanks for the suggestions...

10-21-2006, 06:37 PM	#12
SuZQuzie Senior Member+ Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: SoCal/Central Coast Posts: 2,989 Images: 537 Blog Entries: 213	I used dawn dishwashing soap. The reason that the skunk smell stinks around so long and that water and regular bath soap doesn't work is because the stink is oil-based. And guess what dawn does - it gets rid of grease, which is also oil-based. When my pup got skunked, I gave her a dawn bath, a peppermint (she got it straight in the face!), and a regular bath. After that, she was allowed to sleep in the house again. __________________ *-Suzie* Mazaire (Ed - 14yo dutch WB) Dad's Shiny Penny (Penny - 15yo TB) RIP Yauvani Proud Member of the Eventers Club

10-21-2006, 07:27 PM	#13
Fox Glove Senior Member+ Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Horse Country Posts: 5,063 Images: 33 Blog Entries: 6	Since our Black Lab, loves the black and white "kitty cats" around here. I used the peroxide, dawn and baking soda.. and a few other things. Finally broke down and called a good friend who grooms dogs.. Nothing I have ever tried has worked as well as what she uses.. Get this, Massengil douche! a bottle per ten pounds of dog, Works like a dream .. You just work it into the fur and let it sit a few minutes. I would work it in to the affected area, and towel it off.. Good Luck, Paula __________________ Leges sine moribus vanae

10-23-2006, 08:25 AM	#15
Joy Ride Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Eastern Shore of Maryland Posts: 570 Images: 55	Below is what I recommend to clients for their dogs that have encounters with skunks: Mix hydrogen peroxide (1 qt) with baking soda (1/4 cup) and add 2 tbsp of dishwashing liquid. Sponge freely onto the dog. The ions freed by the baking soda and peroxide mixture will combine with the essentials in the skunk spray and convert it to an odorless gas. The tricks to this are that you can't mix it up in advance and you need to do this before you use water on the dog as water will "set" the spray. You also need to use this solution quickly as the freed oxygen ions dissipate quickly.....within 3-4 minutes Stuff is harmless though eyes should be avoided. __________________ And think of her as living in the hearts of those she touched... for nothing loved is ever lost

10-23-2006, 01:38 PM	#17
Amigo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: England! Posts: 806 Images: 295 Blog Entries: 1	Boy am i glad we dont have skunks over here in england!! Unlucky! i hope one of those bathing methods works- i wouldnt have a clue! __________________ "God forbid that I should go to any heaven in which there are no horses." One Girl, One Life One Dream Visit My Online Blog! ~ Member of the HGS Facebook* Group!*

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10-21-2006, 06:12 PM	#11
aqh88 Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 610	Tomato juice/paste does not work unless you leave it on a long long time. The only person I know who's ever tried it and said it worked left it on for more than 24hours. Otherwise all you get is an animal that smells like both skunk and tomatos. Vinegar or dawn dish soap works much better. Mixing either with hydrogen peroxide improves it's effectiveness. It took my dog 5 times to learn skunks weren't that fun to mess with.

10-22-2006, 06:06 AM	#14
Chelle2005 Senior Member+ Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 1,647 Images: 52	Thanks guys, I am going to be heading out to see my horses in about an hour, so I will head to the store first and try some of your suggestions... Thank you for all the help

10-25-2006, 04:13 AM	#18
MaximumForce Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 490 Images: 17	Best of luck to you and your skunk dilemma. I feel for you. I have had my dogs sprayed before, and it wasn't fun. We used a product made specifically for removing skunk spray, and it worked just fine. It was easier than tomato juice as well. It came in a spray bottle. It was called S.O.S. ( skunk odor spray ) I am from Canada, and don't know if you have access to that product. Good Luck !! I hope you are able to lavish your baby in hugs and kisses soon.

10-25-2006, 04:35 AM	#19
SalemsMom Senior Member+ Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 1,780 Images: 6	I womder if Ferret shampoos would work to,ferrets do stink,but not sure if it would be strong enough for a skunk.

10-25-2006, 03:18 PM	#20
Chelle2005 Senior Member+ Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 1,647 Images: 52	Well everyone, the smell has worn off some, he still smells bad but he will have to continue to stink.. Its been in the low 40's, and really chilly here... I just dont feel right giving him a bath now, hopefully it continues to fade quickly.... Thanks for the suggestions...