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We couldn't resist the cute skunks. The shop names are listed above. Just click on the name to view something close-up.
Anyway, back to de-skunking...
Believe me, as a dog groomer, I have heard this plenty of times. I have tried different dog shampoos on the market that are specifically formulated to remove the skunk smell, but haven't found any that work as well as the old school remedies.
our favorite deskunk shampoo recipe:
- ingredients include:
1 quart hydrogen peroxide
1/2 cup of vinegar
1/4 cup baking soda
1 tsp of gentle dishwashing liquid (we have used Ivory or Dawn in the past)
* these are approximate measurements, you may have to make a larger batch for larger dogs, and to do a second bath.
- take a bucket and mix together the ingredients.
- carefully coat your pet with the mixture. dogs typically get sprayed in the head and neck the heaviest. try to get face, but be very careful around the eyes.
- let mixture stand in coat for approximately 10 minutes.
- rinse really well.
- repeat if necessary.
Also, you will need to clean your dog's ears.
Here is an easy ear cleaner recipe (also works well on dog's with yeasty ear infections):
- mix equal parts of vinegar and water
- pour into a squirt bottle
- gently squirt into ear and massage
- back up and let your dog his head
- gently wipe out any gunk with cotton balls. you want to be careful as to not lodge anything into the ear canal
* make sure the mixture is warm (not hot) before squirting it into the ear
To freshen up their skunk breath, we absolutely adore Spot Organics Peppermint Dog Breath Spray.
Hopefully, you will not need to use these recipes, but they are here if you do. We would love to hear your de-skunk suggestions & recommendations!
ps we have tried the tomato juice concoction, and also the vinegar douches, but neither worked as well as the recipe we use.