Chucky got Skunked

[NewToy]

While walking the dog's this evening my 12 yr old black lab mix "Chucky" saw something in the brush and went after it with reckless abandon. It was almost dark and I went in for a closer look and low and behold he got skunked big time. I saw the white stripe in the nick of time or I'd be sleeping on the front porch with him as well. My other mutt, "Rusty" a 9 yr old Chow mix went through the same thing a few years ago. I think he learned his lesson since he gave the skunk a wide berth. Anyhow, anyone have any success with any type of preperation to remove the odor? I have tried the tomato juice thing last time on Rusty and it may have knocked the edge off a little but not much. Chucky wants back in the house so the sooner the better.

Thanks,

John

 

[PineRidge]

I live in the country and keep this article in Word just in case.

Foolproof Skunk Remedy: You’ll Want To Save This Freitag Article

One of the most disagreeable things to wake up to is the odor of a skunk. It is even worse when you realize you let the dog out an hour earlier. Monday, Aug. 1 was not a good day and soon I was off to Coburn’s General Store in search of that old remedy tomato juice.

Fortunately, Sue Coburn asked if the juice was in regards to a skunk incident and gave me a copy of an article Strafford veterinarian David Lamb once put in the local monthly Strafford News with a formula that is much easier and much more effective. Here is the scoop: Paul Krebaum, a chemist with Molex, Inc. developed a formula to rid his laboratory of odor while he was conducting experiments with thiois, a compound which is often naturally produced in association with the degradation of protein, and is the root cause of skunk odor.

Later he modified the formula when a colleague asked for help with a pet cat that had encountered a skunk. Krebuam made a liquid solution of simple ingredients: hydrogen peroxide, baking soda, and liquid soap. The soap acts to break up oils in the skunk spray, allowing the other ingredients to neutralize the thiois.

Because of packaging difficulties associated with mixing hydrogen peroxide and baking soda (the oxygen released cannot be bottled), Krebaum decided against trying to patent his formula and subsequently made it available free of charge as a public service item. In October 1993 "Chemical and Engineering News" published the formula.

The recipe that was modified for use on pets includes the following ingredients: one quart of 3% hydrogen peroxide, 1/4 cup of baking soda, and one teaspoon of liquid soap. Normal bathing procedures should be used to protect the pet's eyes. Following the application, the solution should be rinsed off the pet with tap water.

I can testify that this really works! If you don't live near Coburn’s Store where the recipe is kept on hand, I would advise all pet owners to save this article. You never know when your pet will get a skunking.

By John Freitag

 

[NewToy]

PineRidge, Thanks so much for the recipe. I'll be heading to Wally World in the AM to get the ingredients. I have everything, just not enough peroxide. I wonder if the concoction will bleach the dog's hair? The poor dog really STINKS! I rescued him from a bad situation 1.5 yrs ago and he has really become a great pet. He was horribly abused for most of his life, really skinny, chained up to a tree for 10 years. When I heard his owner was looking to drop him off in the country somewhere I went out there and told him I would take him. He was so antsy for the first 2 months, just paced back and forth and really nervous acting. I took him to the vet for a complete check up and thankfully he didn't have heartworms or anything else. He now has adjusted and is a great companion for my other dog which came from the pound. I really sense the gratitude from these great dog's.
Thanks again,
John

 

[goaliedad]

while your at the store visit the feminine product aisle- get some douche= haven't had to use it on my dogs, but heard it works.

nice job on saving chucky from a terrible situation

 

[PineRidge]

You're welcome!

NewToy please let us know how it all works out. I have two dogs myself and although they haven't been skunked yet, it could easily happen.

 

[NewToy]

while your at the store visit the feminine product aisle- get some douche= haven't had to use it on my dogs, but heard it works.

nice job on saving chucky from a terrible situation

I'll have to get the wife to make that purchase. I don't think I could do it.

Thanks,
John

 

[hazmat]

A few years back my dog got skunked.

I tried tomato juice - made the yellow lab reddish

I tried the peroxide, soap, soda brew - added bubbles to the red lab

I was heading to my parents for a weekend of sailing that night - 60 miles in car with skunky dog

Picked up some of this - petco - Nature's miracle skunk oder remover

It removed smell. Uses enzymes that break down skunk stink protein.

 

[Bird]

I just happened to notice that same skunk odor remover at a PetSmart store a couple of days ago also.

 

[Richard]

Don't forget that Chucky might need a nice grooming too.

Otis got mildly skunked once and amongst the task of bathing him, we also shaved him. I figured by shaving him, that process alone, would rid him of 90% of the offending spray.

 

[czechsonofagun]

I rescued him from a bad situation 1.5 yrs ago and he has really become a great pet. He was horribly abused for most of his life, really skinny, chained up to a tree for 10 years. When I heard his owner was looking to drop him off in the country somewhere I went out there and told him I would take him. He was so antsy for the first 2 months, just paced back and forth and really nervous acting. I took him to the vet for a complete check up and thankfully he didn't have heartworms or anything else. He now has adjusted and is a great companion for my other dog which came from the pound. I really sense the gratitude from these great dog's.
Thanks again,
John

Thats a great story, John, thanks for sharing.