How to get skunk smell off my dog?

Have you ever been sprayed by a skunk? Or had your dog get into a fight with a skunk and come out on the stinky end of it? Stories abound about how to get rid of skunk smell - from tomato juice to beer to liquid detergent. What really works? Read on to find out . read more

Skunk oil and its smell can linger for up to a year if not entirely removed from your dog’s skin and coat, which makes effectively cleaning your dog quickly after a skunk incident essential. Dogs will often be sprayed in the face, so start there and flush out any skunk spray residue that may have gotten in his eyes, nose or mouth. read more

Before attempting to remove the skunk odor, you must make sure your dog is not injured. As soon as you realize your dog has been sprayed by a skunk, put on some rubber or latex gloves and old clothes and look her over for bites or scratches. read more

You'll be in a hurry to get the skunk smell off of him, though. Don't rush to the pet supply store for an expensive specialty shampoo. Vinegar can be used with peroxide, liquid soap and baking soda to remove the smell. read more