How to defuse skunk odor
Saturday, December 11, 2004
By Heloise
King Features Syndicate

Dear Readers: Has your dog ever been skunked? You're very lucky if
you've never had to deal with that awful smell, but if your luck
runs out and your pooch comes home after a close encounter with a
frightened skunk, there are a couple of things you can try.

The old hint is to douse the fur with tomato juice or other juices
containing citric acid, but most need something stronger. My vet and
many others suggest this method:

Mix together 1 quart of 3 percent hydrogen peroxide, 1/4 to 1/2 cup
of baking soda and 1 teaspoon of mild dishwashing liquid. Blend well
and then rub it into your dog's coat, as you would shampoo. Make
sure to keep it out of your dog's ears and eyes. Rinse thoroughly
with lots of clear water.

This should help, but if not, you might have to repeat the process
to completely remove the odor. Fresh air and time will lessen it,
too. Baking soda works wonders on all sorts of odors.

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