Treatment for Stinky Skunk-Sprayed Dogs

Sa'be

This is the time of year that we start seeing skunks emerge from their dark winter corners.  Our dog Sa'be has been sprayed twice in the past 5 years.  Each time, the skunk smell has clouded our entire house, making it difficult for us to breath.

When a skunk sprays your dog, keep it outside and hurry to the bathroom supply cabinet & pantry for these ingredients:

• 1 or more large tubes white toothpaste (do not use gel or colored pastes since they can discolor fur), which helps neutralize the smell
• 1 bottle dog shampoo
• 1/4 cider vinegar

- Wet your dog thoroughly and apply the shampoo, working up a full lather.
- Apply the toothpaste on top of the shampoo, rubbing it into the fur as much as possible.  Let sit for at least 5 minutes.

- In a large bucket, combine the vinegar with 1 gallon of warm water.  Rinse your dog with the solution and dry.

- Repeat the treatment as needed, and double the recipe for a large dog.

We rubbed tomato paste all over Sa'be in between treatments, which helped a lot, especially the time he was sprayed directly in his face.