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It would be helpful if the recipe gave proportions.
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Been there, Done that, http://petoftheday.com/i/our_smilies/tongue.gif with most every dog I've owned -
and a couple I DIDN't own!
(WHY do "visiting dogs" have to find a Skunk at MY house!??)
Here's a very common "Recipe" posted on many sites >>
"Foolproof" Skunk Odor Remover
Paul Krebaum, a chemist for the Molex corporation in Lisle, Illinois,
has developed a foolproof odor remover.
This odor remover works on anything including
decomposing organic matter, fecal matter, urine and skunk spray.
This odor remover is made from simple household ingredients:
* 1 quart of 3% hydrogen peroxide
* 1/4 cup of baking soda
* 1 teaspoon of liquid dish soap.
Mix the three ingredients together and use immediately.
The chemical reaction produced from these ingredients
lasts only a limited time.
If you use this formula to remove skunk odor from your pet,
be sure to rinse him off with clean water.
Do not let the solution soak for more than a few minutes.
Multiple Soakings and Rinsings may be needed!
**And do *NOT* mix or store it in a CLOSED Container!!!
The Chemical Reaction builds up Pressure and will cause a
Closed Container to Repture or http://petoftheday.com/i/our_smilies/eek.gif *BURST*!
Use the mixture Quickly - and Throw Out any leftovers!
And be CAREFUL around the EYES! Solution will BURN in the Eyes!
/s/ Phred .
In my experience nothing completely got rid of the skunk smell on Zoee. Maybe because of her double coat. But it took almost 6 months before she was skunk free. I did the above recipe several times, plus other shampoos many times. Of course it took me a few days to realize she had got it in her ear. That's where a lot of the smell was coming from and it's pretty difficult to get the ears cleaned out real well.
Now my brothers shorthaired dog was skunked and a simple washing and letting the shampoo sit on him for about 10 minutes worked for him. It was having him sit still for 10 minutes in the tub that was the tricky part. LOL