What will neutralize skunk smell on a dog? The Ultimate Guide

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Step 2: Mix the Ingredients

Mix together:

  • 1 quart of 3-percent hydrogen peroxide (available at any pharmacy)
  • 1/4 cup baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon liquid dishwashing soap

    • Wearing rubber gloves, wash your dog with this solution immediately after theyve been sprayed. DO NOT get the solution in their eyes. (If you dont have peroxide, baking soda, and liquid soap on hand, use vinegar diluted with water.)

    Caution: Do NOT store this mixture or make it ahead of time, as the mixture could explode if left in a bottle.

    Focus on YOU Time

    OK, by “YOU” time, we’re not talking about a good book and a long soak in the tub. (We wish!) We’re talking about keeping the odor off yourself and everything in the house to prevent the skunk smell from lingering for days and even months. Seriously, it can happen!

    To avoid a bigger stink, follow these deskunking tips:

  • Although tempting, don’t reach for the hose and start spraying your dog down right away with plain water. This can “set” the skunk smell into your dog and make it harder to remove!
  • Keep your dog outside for the deskunking to avoid getting the smell on your carpets and furniture. (If this isn’t possible, deodorize the air by placing some bowls of white vinegar throughout the house or spray a non-toxic room deodorizer.)
  • Wear latex or rubber gloves when you bathe your dog.
  • Wear clothes you can just throw out later – skunk smell can easily invade the washing machine!

    • What happens if your dog gets skunked?

    First, whatever you do, do not bring your dog into the house. The skunk oil will remain on your dogs coat until you get rid of it, and it will keep wafting up into the air. The only way to get rid of it is to remove the oil, and that is best achieved if you do it in the open air. The Humane Society then recommends checking your dogs eyes for any redness or irritation, in which case, you should immediately flush their eyes with cool water.

    The next step is to find which of the many available remedies works best for your circumstances.

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