Things have been a little ripe around here since our 130 lb. Old English Sheepdog got sprayed in the face by a skunk about 48 hours ago.
We did what we could. Immediately whisked him down to the grungy old shower in the basement where we administered the tomato juice bath, the special skunk odor-removing shampoo (this has happened before to our previous canines) and the "Skunk-Off" spray. We made him stay in his kennel/cage in the basement for two days, coming upstairs only to go outside. We burned scented candles and incense, sprayed air fresheners and opened windows. The house is just now starting to get back to normal. The dog still stinks like hell.
I'm thinking that nothing short of a complete shearing is going to do the trick, unless someone can recommend a home remedy we haven't heard of. I'll go Google it, and see what I can come up with.
Posted by dan at March 2, 2005 12:48 AMShear him!
Posted by: alw9 at March 2, 2005 10:04 AMTake a look at this site, which describes the hydrogen peroxide and baking soda mixture.
From what I've heard, this works really, really well -- I've been fortunate enough not to have an opportunity to try it -- but can't be easily marketed because of its very short shelf-life.
On the other hand, the site says to avoid the eyes, and you said he was sprayed in the face....
Posted by: A different Wiz at March 2, 2005 11:45 AMTo remove the skunk smell. In a bucket mix peroxide (a few bottles), arm & hammer & a little dish soap. Keep sponging it on the dog until the bucket is empty. Been there done it - it works. The only thing is for a little while, whenever your pooch gets wet the skunk smell will come back.
Posted by: Beth at March 2, 2005 12:19 PMThanks folks. We heard about the peroxide/baking soda thing from a few people, so we're giving that a try.
Posted by: Dan at March 3, 2005 01:01 AM