How to Remove Skunk Smell from Your Dog

So your faithful friend just met Pepe Le Pew for the first time.  When you drive by that sweet smell on the highway, you used to ask yourself, "What's the big fuss?  Skunk smell isn't that bad!"  Then....you found out, as your pup gazes happily into your eyes like she doesn't have a clue why you won't let her inside.  Skunk is, perhaps, the most wretched scent you've ever sniffed.  How to get it off?  You've come the right place, as Buoyant Dog has experience in this matter!  First things first, the old tomato juice story...well...tomato juice is for the birds.  Now is not the time to add tomato juice to skunk smell, because then it's just going to smell like Pepe ate at a fine Italian restaurant for dinner.  Here's how to remove skunk spray from your dog:

If you can go through the entire process outside, all the better, but if you can't, at least get the excess skunk juice off of your dog while outside. Using a vineger soaked sponge or rag, wipe off as much of the skunk grease as you can, and focus on the “target” areas.

Next, mix the following in a preferably disposable container:

1 quart hydrogen peroxide

¼ cup baking soda

2 tablespoons dish soap

The solution will start to fizzle. (For this reason, do not put the solution into a spray bottle, as serious injury could occur) DO NOT wet your dog before applying this solution. Using a sponge or wash cloth, thoroughly massage the solution into just the affected areas. Don't skimp, and you'll see lots of bubbles. Finally, rinse your dog with (preferably) lukewarm water and repeat applications if necessary. Follow with a routine doggie bath and doggie shampoo. Voila! No, Fifi won't have to sleep outside tonight. This method is fool proof, and within an hour, your dog will be smelling like the days of old.