What To Do When Your Pet has been Sprayed by a Skunk

There are many different methods of removing that horrid smell from your pet after a skunk has hit.

First check for any bite marks, scratches and or injuries. If you find any please call your vet immediately.  If it’s just the smell, there are many different products available in your local pet stores like Skunk stuff and Pure Ayre.

After some research this is the most effective and consistent recipe we have found: 2 pints of hydrogen peroxide, ¼ cup of baking soda, 2 table spoons of liquid dish soap (Dawn was the most popular) and 1 pint of tomato juice.  Mix together in a plastic bowl. Slather it on your pet avoiding the eyes. Let it sit for ten minutes, then rinse.

If by chance your pet was hit in the nose, try placing some mint toothpaste or vanilla extract directly on the nose. Watch your pet for a few days, being skunked can potentially be dangerous. Check for red eyes, weakness and discolored urine.

Any signs of these and you should contact your vet, ASAP!

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