Do not wet the dog first that activates the oil and makes it worse
Step 1:
Keep Fido outsideWhile you prepare the de-skunking solution, keep your dog outside after he's sprayed so he doesn't carry the smell into your house. Check his eyes; if they're irritated or red, immediately flush them with cool water.
Step 2:
Mix the IngredientsMix together:
Caution: Do NOT save this mixture or make it ahead of time, as the mixture could explode if left in a bottle.
Step 3:
Clean and rinse
Rub the mixture through his fur, but don't leave it on him too long (peroxide can bleach his fur). Rinse him thoroughly.
Step 4: Shampoo
Next, wash your dog with pet shampoo and rinse thoroughly. By now, he should be de-skunked and smelling sweet. Thoroughly towel-dry your dog, and be sure to place him in a warm, sunny room for the next couple of hours so that he doesn't get chilled. He should also have a large dry towel on which to lie down. If you dog has long fur, you may need to use a hair dryer to dry his fur.
Owner cleanupIf your dog rubbed some of the stink onto you, you can rid your clothes of the smell by using regular laundry detergent mixed with a half-cup of baking soda.
Step 1:
Keep Fido outsideWhile you prepare the de-skunking solution, keep your dog outside after he's sprayed so he doesn't carry the smell into your house. Check his eyes; if they're irritated or red, immediately flush them with cool water.
Step 2:
Mix the IngredientsMix together:
- 1 quart of 3-percent hydrogen peroxide (available at your local pharmacy)
- 1/4 cup baking soda
- 1 teaspoon liquid dishwashing soap
Caution: Do NOT save this mixture or make it ahead of time, as the mixture could explode if left in a bottle.
Step 3:
Clean and rinse
Rub the mixture through his fur, but don't leave it on him too long (peroxide can bleach his fur). Rinse him thoroughly.
Step 4: Shampoo
Next, wash your dog with pet shampoo and rinse thoroughly. By now, he should be de-skunked and smelling sweet. Thoroughly towel-dry your dog, and be sure to place him in a warm, sunny room for the next couple of hours so that he doesn't get chilled. He should also have a large dry towel on which to lie down. If you dog has long fur, you may need to use a hair dryer to dry his fur.
Owner cleanupIf your dog rubbed some of the stink onto you, you can rid your clothes of the smell by using regular laundry detergent mixed with a half-cup of baking soda.
Here is another tried and true Skunk-Out: 1 or 2 tablespoons Dawn dish soap, 1/2 cup baking soda, 1 pint of hydrogen peroxide, mix it all together, rub it in, keep it on dogs 15 -20 min, wash off. We did just one application and they do not smell. Tried and true, it seriously works!