Anyone know how to get the skunk odor off of a dog?

Question

My dog was just sprayed by a skunk and I have found so many different suggestions online for how to get the smell off. Anyone have a recommendation that they have actually used and seen work? Thanks!

Answer 1

Tomato Juice does NOT work. I can tell you this from LOTS of experience. I have a Husky that like to hunt skunks. We tried Tomato Juice and it masks the scent for a few hours, but it does not get rid of that TERRIBLE stench. To neutralize the scent, you have to use 1 Quart of Hydrogen Peroxide, 1/4 cup of baking Soda, and 1 tsp of liquid dish soap. Spray the stuff all over your dog (for mine, several batches were required) and make sure it soaks all the way through the fur and do not get it too close to their eyes (get some skunk out for that). Let it sit on them for about five minutes. Then just rinse off or bathe (the dog) as you usually do. It also works on getting the skunk smell off of you, which if you are handling a skunked dog you will smell terrible after the ordeal. Some people say Vinegar works, it does not work (this I also know from experience). Good Luck.

Answer 2

I've never tried tomato juice, but I hear it works.
Oh, and Dawn dishwashing liquid is supposed to be very good for getting the skunk oil out.

The first time my dog got sprayed, I used every flowery shampoo I had and that made it worse. The second time, I made her sleep outside and then took her to a pet salon and had her bathed with a special de-skunking shampoo....the third time, was the day after she was bathed at the salon...I took her back and they bathed her again, but the odor remained.
The fourth time she got sprayed, I got a Lysol wipe and wiped it over her face and avoided smelling her until it wore off.

Answer 3

Listen I had a dog years ago and it got sprayed by a skunk and I'll tell you that the best is a bath in tomatoe juice. Yes, Tomatoe juice. Please believe me. IT works. Nothing else will. When I had to was the dog, my grandfather told me what to do. He gave me the money to go up the street and buy the cans of tomatoe juice. It worked. I washed the dog, he didn't like it but he got it. I hope this helps. Regards, Ammoconfidential

Answer 4

The only way to get rid of the horrible odor, is to give your dog a bath in Tomato Juice. This is the only thing that will completely destroy the awful smell. It absolutely works, give it a try immediately.

Answer 5

When I worked as a dog groomer we used to mix the shampoo with Coca Cola. The acidity cuts the odor. Also used vinegar to rinse them with. Never had much luck with tomato juice.

Answer 6

My dog was sprayed last year... i gave her a bath in tomato juice... just the type you can get at any grocery store. I just poured it all over her... and massaged it into her fur... and let it soak for about 20 minutes.. and rinsed. I had to do twice do get the smell completely gone, but it worked for me.

Answer 7

use a mixture of hydrogen peroxide , baking soda, and dawn dishsoap, sorry but i dint ember the correct amounts, its what the groomer at work uses it works, just remember to toss any leftovers, and if your dog is black its coat may be a little reddish when your done also you have to leave it on for 15 mins. or about that maybe you can find a recipe online its called skunk suds

Answer 8

tomato Juice but the dog dont smell to great after words ether but he wont smell like skunk

Answer 9

Tomatoe Juice!!! It works

Answer 10

Bathe the dog in tomoatoe juice. they also have specila shampoos at pets stores but they are a little expensive. Try the tomatoe juice first.