Comments on: How to Get Skunk Smell out of Pet Fur

on 11/22/2005 A breeder told me pro groomers use Woolite to de-skunk. It really works. Just wet the dog down and use Woolite like you would shampoo, then rinse. Leaves dog soft, shiny and skunk free. (Use wet washcloth on face area)

on 11/22/2005 One pound of baking soda dissolved in 1 to 2 gal of warm water. Use sponge or rags to rub into pet's fur/hair. Use complete mixture. No need to rinse right away. Can use on humans too. When my husband and dogs were sprayed, they slept inside afterwards.

on 11/22/2005 When my black lab was sprayed, I tried everything. After several washings,and numerous other suggestions, he still faintly smelled of the odor. I massaged some lemon juice into his fur, and the smell was gone! It's worth a try!

on 11/22/2005 I read in this section about putting Febreeze fabric odor eliminator on my pet's fur to remove the skunk oil. I thought I would give it a try. It worked! A lot better this way than to mix up stuff. Just remember to cover the pet's eyes while spraying.

on 11/22/2005 As soon as possible after the encounter, soak your pet with Coca-Cola/Pepsi. Let it soak in for several minutes, then rebathe with regular pet shampoo. Works like a charm. Don't do this to a white dog or cat, as you will dye the fur.

on 11/22/2005 Make a triple-strength pot of coffee and set aside. Mix hydrogen peroxide into baking soda until it is a pasty consistency. Mash this into fur and let sit 15 mins. Pour cooled coffee over dog and let air dry. Shampoo, then dry. Voila.

on 11/22/2005 We use tomato juice only - safe, nontoxic and takes care of the smell quick.... Then use a good pet shampoo for the tomato juice. Only takes a few minutes.

on 11/22/2005 Our veterinarian recommended using powered douche. Just mix a few tablespoons with water and work through the dog's fur. This worked better than tomato juice or the skunk removers sold at the pet store.

on 11/22/2005 I found tomato juice totally ineffective. Got a product called "Skunk Off" from my vet. It did a good job.

on 11/22/2005 If your dog or cat is sprayed by a skunk, give the pet a bath in ash from a fire (it is entirely safe for the pet, no harsh chemicals) and it works! You may have to give two baths, depending on how close your pet was to the skunk.

on 11/22/2005 I can only agree with others that nothing works like peroxide and baking soda with dish soap! I think that tomato juice only makes the problem different, "tomato-a-la-skunk."

on 11/22/2005 I got this tip from a veterinarian years ago. Make a paste with douche powder (yikes!) and water. Work into the fur, let it sit for a bit, then rinse. Repeat if necessary but you probably won't have to. Honest!

on 11/22/2005 My labs would continually come home "skunked." The tomato juice was a nuisance solution. Tried Citra-Solv and Eureka, no smell at all, even after a swim. Of course they smelled like oranges, but the tradeoff was wonderful for us.

on 11/22/2005 After several encounters over the years a professional animal trapper recommended wetting my German shepherd with Massengill douche. Worked Fantastic! Ph balanced - no irritation - doesn't discolor fur.

on 11/22/2005 A good-quality heavily scented hair shampoo generously applied to the sprayed animal does the trick.