For People Who Love Up North
Skunk Shampoo
Nothing kills a relaxing morning on the porch quite like finding Fifi fresh from a night frolicking with the skunks. But save the tomato juice for the bloody mary. This recipe really works.
Mar 4, 2008 Emily Betz Tyra
1 pint hydrogen peroxide
2/3 cup baking soda
1 tablespoon liquid dish soap, preferably citrus-based
Combine all ingredients - mixture will bubble. Sponge on dog. Let sit five minutes, then rinse with plain water. The concoction oxidizes the stink-causing mercaptans in skunk spray. Note: The solution must be mixed when needed; if the brew isn't bubbling, the reaction will not work.Note:
This article was originally published in July 2005 and was updated for the web February 2008.
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Reader Comments:
Sounds helpful. Does it work on cats? I have one cat who likes to "dance" with skunks. Ever given a cat a bath? I can think of 10,000 things I'd rather do.
Please adivse, Meg
mwhinnery@mhc.net
Have used this twice and it works. Had to give 4 baths one particularly bad time, but it works much better than tomato juice.