My dog was sprayed by a skunk... NOW WHAT DO I DO?

This was several years ago, when Hades was little... but just as soon as you say "We never see skunks around here , it will never happen!"  Or "What in the WORLD did you roll in?" .... And then it happens. The most important thing is to NOT GET THEM WET.  Then mix this up. Luckily, you can make de-skunk shampoo from products around your house. Mix 3 to 4 parts 3% hydrogen peroxide to 1 part baking soda, along with a tablespoon or so of Dawn dish liquid detergent, and apply the mixture to your dog while it's still bubbling. It will be very thick.... Think thick pancake batter.

   Put it ALL over your DRY stinky dog. If you are concerned about getting it in their eyes you can always make some up with baby shampoo for their head. Leave it on them at least 30 minutes or even longer if you are still explaining to Rover the error of his ways. I like to put them in a kennel (they WILL shake some of it off, so try to really mix it in well to their coat) THEN, rinse them off with water. And then laugh... because surely you will NEVER have to do this again…. Until you do!


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