To shave him or not to shave him

[pitc9]

I would take him to a groomer and see what they can do.

I would not shave him.

[k9krazee]

I definitely wouldn't shave him, not only would it not work but there's the chance that he wouldn't look the same afterward. I shaved half of my long haired white cat at the beginning of the summer and it didn't grow back looking or feeling the same, and it's probably not something I'd risk again. Plus, like the others it has been absorbed into his pores.

My Micki got skunked a few weeks ago. He has very short hair and smelt awful for the longest time as well, I couldn't imagine what it'd be like with a dog with a lot of fur. We did the peroxide/dish soap concoction and it seemed to work well. But the majority was on his face and this mixture CAN cause blindness so we pretty much stayed away from his face...and that's where most of the smell was. Only time will get rid of it, unfortunately. I'm sorry that it's that unbearable that he can't be in the house.

Here's another to try if you haven't..
Carbonated Soda Bath
Step1
Bathe your dog with two bottles of any brand of bottled carbonated soda.
Step2
Wear plastic gloves and work soda into the coat.
Step3
Rinse thoroughly with water.
Step4
Wash the dog with baby shampoo.
Step5
Rinse and repeat if necessary.

[shais_mom]

I definitely wouldn't shave him, not only would it not work but there's the chance that he wouldn't look the same afterward. I shaved half of my long haired white cat at the beginning of the summer and it didn't grow back looking or feeling the same, and it's probably not something I'd risk again. Plus, like the others it has been absorbed into his pores.

My Micki got skunked a few weeks ago. He has very short hair and smelt awful for the longest time as well, I couldn't imagine what it'd be like with a dog with a lot of fur. We did the peroxide/dish soap concoction and it seemed to work well. But the majority was on his face and this mixture CAN cause blindness so we pretty much stayed away from his face...and that's where most of the smell was. Only time will get rid of it, unfortunately. I'm sorry that it's that unbearable that he can't be in the house.

Here's another to try if you haven't..
Carbonated Soda Bath
Step1
Bathe your dog with two bottles of any brand of bottled carbonated soda.
Step2
Wear plastic gloves and work soda into the coat.
Step3
Rinse thoroughly with water.
Step4
Wash the dog with baby shampoo.
Step5
Rinse and repeat if necessary.

holy crap and we DRINK that stuff~ and it takes the skunk smell out!?!!
I have had Kylie shaved and I her hair always grows in nicely. And I just love the way she feels sheared. I can't keep my hands off her.

I wouldn't shave him - I'd ditch the collar and try the suggestions that others have given.

[AllAmericanPUP]

If you do decide to get him shaved it would probably actually be better to have him clipped by a Pro.

Not saying you can't do it but when i shaved Ozzy down a decent pair of clippers cost me almost $100.

you can buy cheaper clippers but they most likely will not get the job done, especially not cheap whaltz clippers from Wal-mart, i've tried them before and they suck!

Plus it's really not easy to shave a dog down unless you have the proper table that is at your height and a neck loop to keep them in place, otherwise your back is going to be killing you and the dog probably isn't going to cooperate very well

[Sighthounds4me]

When I worked as a bather for a groomer, here's what we did: use a Neem shampoo first. Soak the coat to the skin (and I mean SOAK the dog), thne use the shampoo in a very concentrated form. We used Nature's Specialties Neem shampoo: http://www.naturesspecialtiesmfg.com...&product_id=12 . It's hard to find, but it works really well. The dilution ratio on the bottle says 8:1, but we'd used it even more concentrated (say, 4:1). Drench the dog, work it to the skin, then let it sit for at least 10 minutes.

Then we'd use a commercial skunk odor remover (I think it was Nature's Miracle), again, soaking the dog. As was said above, DO NOT rinse this off the dog! That will defeat the purpose. Odor Terminator http://www.naturesspecialtiesmfg.com...=58&probsrc=68 , is another one by Nature's Specialties, but I have never used it.

Then let the dog air dry.

I have heard other remedies, but this seems to work well.

I agree, though, if at all possible, don't shave him. The coat is there for protection against heat, as well as cold, and his coat texture will not be the same when it comes back. It will feel prickly, and won't be pleasant.

Best of luck!!

[*LabLoverKEB*]

How is handsome Boone doing today? Is the smell gone?