Get That Skunk Smell Out of Your Dog!

Has your best buddy been tango-ing with a striped friend lately? Is he smelling a little ripe?

Here are four, tried and true recipes for removing the skunk smell from your dog's fur.

Tip: You can also wash your clothes in these, but be warned that it may cause bleaching, of both your clothes AND your dog. Lightened fur has been reported frequently.

Please use care when washing your dog's face. These ingredients all have acidic properties and can cause painful eye irritation. If your dog's eyes are red and swollen, he may have been sprayed directly in the face, please contact your veterinarian about soothing eye drops available.

Warning: Only recipe #4 can be premixed and stored.

Recipe #1:

• 1 quart 3% Hydrogen Peroxide
• 1/4 cup Baking Soda
• 1 teaspoon liquid soap

Mix in a bucket (it will fizz).
Soak your dog's fur, but be careful not to get any in his eyes.
Use a sponge to clean off his head and around his eyes.
Knead solution into the fur and be sure to get every part of him with it.
Rinse thoroughly.

Recipe #2:

• 1 cup of vinegar
• 1 cup hydrogen peroxide
• 1 cup of dish soap

Lather WELL, add water until a good thick coat of lather is worked up and let sit for 10 minutes.
Rinse well, followed by 1/2 cup of vinegar in 1 gallon of water to rinse and leave on.

Recipe #3:

• 1 pint hydrogen peroxide
• 2/3 cup baking soda
• 1 tablespoon of citrus-based liquid soap

Sponge mixture onto the dog's fur.
Let sit two to five minutes then rinse with plain water.
Second batch may be needed. Use fresh ingredients.

Recipe #4:

• 2/3 water
• 1/3 organic apple cider

Rinse the dog thoroughly, be careful of his eyes.