My doggie got skunked!!! Help
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You might also give Petsmart or the local vet a call and ask if they know of some product that might work better.
You might also give Petsmart or the local vet a call and ask if they know of some product that might work better.
If you can't get it off maybe you can cover it up with some pet cologne, or maybe let the dog soak in some bath oils in the tub?
Even though you have tried some of the items in this mixture you still might want to give it a try.
Skunk Smell Remover
1 quart 3% Hydrogen Peroxide
1/4 cup Baking Soda
2 tbsp Dish Detergent
Wash the dog with this while it is still foaming, because it is the oxygen which does the trick. If it sits around, it will loose it's efficacy. The brew also works for clothes, humans and unlucky cats.
Skunk Smell Remover
1 quart 3% Hydrogen Peroxide
1/4 cup Baking Soda
2 tbsp Dish Detergent
Wash the dog with this while it is still foaming, because it is the oxygen which does the trick. If it sits around, it will loose it's efficacy. The brew also works for clothes, humans and unlucky cats.
Thats the same stuff I tried. I think the problem might be that she has such long hair, its not getting into her pores. I am going to have her shaved (she is an inside dog) to see if that will help. I don't know what else to do. I am going to try one last time tonight, then she is going to the groomers on Friday.
Well the only reason I am doing the groomers is I tried shaving her myself, and her hair is so long it burns up my trimmers. Plus she stinks so bad I can't stand it. She likes getting groomed and its not that expensive. I only do it once a year.
Usually I can't see spending that kind of money but if I could do it myself I would. Believe me Bch, its really really bad! Pure vinegar didn't even help.
Usually I can't see spending that kind of money but if I could do it myself I would. Believe me Bch, its really really bad! Pure vinegar didn't even help.
Re: Jen
Oh I do it all the time. She look really UGLY. She is part collie so she has really big ears. She looks like a giant rat b/c they shave everything except for the tail. It reminds me of a screw on tail. Its the funiest looking thing. All you see is the bushy tail against this bald butt. If I get it done I will post it.
Originally posted by Sharon
If you shave that German Shepherd's fur off - I wanna see a pic!
Oh I do it all the time. She look really UGLY. She is part collie so she has really big ears. She looks like a giant rat b/c they shave everything except for the tail. It reminds me of a screw on tail. Its the funiest looking thing. All you see is the bushy tail against this bald butt. If I get it done I will post it.
I think it was mentioned before. They are double-coated dogs and need their coats left in tact for heating and cooling purposes. I know, I'm a bit of a fanatic...but I don't believe in shaving dogs.Cat,
If I don't she gets all matted and her skin type gives off this odor. I have done it for years and never had a problem. She is rarely outside in the winter so she is never cold. I skip every other year to give it a chance to replenish. Its not completely bald, just enough to keep her cool in the summer.
If I don't she gets all matted and her skin type gives off this odor. I have done it for years and never had a problem. She is rarely outside in the winter so she is never cold. I skip every other year to give it a chance to replenish. Its not completely bald, just enough to keep her cool in the summer.
You might try Massingel Douche Powder [I spelled that wrong I know] Mix it up pretty strong. that is what we used on skunked dogs. Make sure you get the powder not the pre mixed. But nothing will get the smell all the way out and every time he gets wet he's going to smell . As a groomer I think if you aren't going to brush your animal you might as well clip it down.
J
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Originally posted by BchBns
even dogs get that 'not so fresh' feeling from time to time ...
mental note: also keep massengil around for home remedies ...
Be sure to keep that fresh in your mind.
