What to do in case of a skunk??

[Adelle]

I hate Skunks !!

Our previous boxer got sprayed several times, we tried tomato juice and it did not work. Skunk Off which you can get at Petco kind of works, but a few times we took him to the groomer who did a great job of cleaning it up. But the smell still lingered for a few days especially if he got damp. On one ocassion I had to leave work and go home and change and shower again because I smelled also from trying to clean him up. My co-workers loved me:p

 

[ssleighter]

Originally posted by LAboxerluvr
It might seem cruel but I would kill the skunk. They can carry rabies and can be dangerous for pets and children.

I think trapping it with the aid of animal control (they will even furnish the trap in most cases) would be a more humane way to handle that situation. I hope Hurricane doesn't get curious enough for you to have to find out about how to remove the scent from doggie fur!!

 

[bjandboxxy]

Oh, I forgot to mention, The first time Boxxy got sprayed, I tried the tomato juice thing, didn't work very well, but seeing as how he is white, he was stained red for a while, actually it was pink, how much did it suck to walk my pink dog around, I fealt like Marlene Copoland or something

 

[None-removed]

Originally posted by LAboxerluvr
It might seem cruel but I would kill the skunk. They can carry rabies and can be dangerous for pets and children.

Cruel? Yes. Dangerous? Extremely. Illegal? Probably.

 

[Scrapper's Mom]

I've heard that using Massengill douche (don't use vinegar and water scent) will remove the odor - put it on, rub it in and leave it for 10 minutes. I haven't tried this myself, but my neighbor gave it a glowing recommendation.
We have skunks all over our area, we try to block all the places under the gates and fences because they can squeeze in the smallest area. They can even burrow and live under your house as they have done many times with us. I wouldn't even go near a skunk and try to kill it myself. Get a trap from either your city animal control or a private exterminator and have them remove it. Also, there may be wildlife laws to consider as well. Skunks can carry rabies so be sure that your dog is current on its vaccinations. If you see a skunk out during the daytime hours, for sure that is not normal - it is most likely sick and you need to call animal control immediately. (That doesn't mean the ones out at night are healthy, they can be carriers not yet manifesting disease.) Good luck. I understand your situation completely! Stay away from those critters!

 

[jpkaseman]

my boy got sprayed

titan was sprayed by a skunk a few months ago..it came into our front yard so titan immediatley attacked it and was sprayed in the face....i just sprayed it off with the hose and used his normal shampoo and it came out pretty good...i did find the shunk dead up in the top of my garage a few days later so id like to think that my dog got the best off him...

 

[mrlitho]

skunk

my uncles sheppard was sprayed by a skunk up north
while at the cottage
a old guy who lives up there on a farm
sprayed him down with wizard air freshner
and it work with no effects to the dog or his coat

 

[Jennifer -Pharaoh's Mom]

Please don't laugh!

(looks around embarrasingly) Femine Douche!!!!

I kid you not! When I worked at the vet clinic 4 years ago, we used Masingil Feminine Douche to rid the dogs of the Skunk smell.

:rolleyes:

God, I've reached an all time low. LOL LOL

 

[Barron's mom]

Found this receipe on Boxer Rescue:

Skunk Dip:

1/8 cup Dawn dish soap
2 cups Hydrogen Peroxide
1/4 cup Baking Soda

Measurements do not have to be exact.

Bathe boxer with some plain dawn dish detergent, rinse. Wash again with soap/peroxide mix. Wait 3-5 minutes. Rinse. If smell is still prominent, repeat. Remember that dogs stink when they are wet anyway, so if it's not really strong, you don't have to repeat. Do not make soap mixture beforehand and store, as it would bubble up and create and chemical reaction that is pretty messy. Good luck!