How Do You Manage Skunk Odor On Pets?
Dealing with a dog who has been sprayed by a skunk is never fun, but with a little work, your dog should smell like a bed of roses again. Just take steps to protect anything else from picking up the odor of skunk if at all possible. Below are some tips for maintaining the odor spray from a skunk on your animals. A bottle of vinegar and water will come in handy as the vinegar is helpful for covering up the skunk odor. Be sure to apply it externally and use gloves so the odor wont spread to you. Pour it over your pet and rub it in. Use a sponge on the facial areas and just dab around. After applying the vinegar water mixture do not let the animal get wet again because the water will wash out the vinegar and the smell will return. If vinegar is not helping you may try tomato juice. If you have a white dog this would not be the solution for you however it does work. You will need 1 gallon per 10 lb dog so it can be a pricey and sticky solution. Powdered douche agents are one of the best me