My RB poodle, Ashley, got sprayed full in the face by a skunk through the slats in our back fence. Her eyes got so red and she didn't want to open them. I called the vet about that as well as for ideas on how to get the stink off her. He suggested "Summer's Eve Douche" (baking soda formula).

I find that around here very early in the morning (maybe 6:00 am or even earlier) or after 11:00 pm seems to be when the skunks are most active. I cringe when the dogs want to go out at those times. A few weeks ago I heard our next door neighbor's dog barking her head off. It was very unusual because she is a "senior" doggy and not a barker. Less than a minute later the horrid stench of *skunk* wafted through my open window! My neighbor told me the next day she got sprayed good.

I am so sorry to hear about Harley and Sylvia's ordeal but I am so proud of the way Harley tried to protect his sister! Whadda dog! Hope your scratch will be OK real soon.