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Having had a double skunking at our house a while back, I
know first hand how genuinely awful this can be for you and, especially,
your pet. This is the recipe for the best cleaning routine we know of. I
recommend you keep the ingredients on hand at all times. When you need it
you want to be ready right away not heading out for the nearest open store
at midnight. |
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| First, make sure you do not touch your pet for 2 hours
after skunk contact. This is the safest approach as rabies can be carried
by skunks and the virus can remain active on the fur of your pet for a
short while after the contact. |
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| Mix 1 quart hydrogen peroxide, 1 box of baking soda and 1
bottle of dish detergent. Wearing dish washing gloves, wet the pet's fur
and apply the cleaner thoroughly, avoiding the eyes. Scrub well, rinse,
then repeat as needed until the odor is manageable. The odor will not be
entirely eliminated but it should be livable. When the pet dries you
should be happy with the odor level. If not repeat more baths. The skunk
odor will still be evident when the pet is wet for several months. |
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| Call our office the next business day to review the
incident. To be safe, most of these skunked pets should receive a rabies
vaccination booster within 5 days of the skunk contact. |
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GOOD LUCK! |
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