How to Get Skunk Smell out of Pet Fur

Did your cat or dog get sprayed during your weekend away at the cabin? Fear not: applying the following steps, you should be able to get rid of it-- though it obviously helps to keep your pet outdoors until you're completely finished.

Things You'll Need

  • Dr. Bronner's Bar Soap
  • Kiss My Face Shampoo and Crème Rinse
  • Douche (such as Dr. Massengill's)
  • Tomato Juice
  • Dog Grooming Sprays
  • Commercially Prepared Skunk Odor Removers
  • Cotton Swabs
  • 4 tbsp. baking soda
  • 1 tsp. liquid dish soap
  • Dog Conditioner
  • Garden Hoses And Attachments
  • Rubber Gloves
  • 4 c. hydrogen peroxides
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Instructions

    • 1

      Mix 4 c. hydrogen peroxide with 4 tbsp. baking soda and 1 tsp. dish-washing soap.

    • 2

      Put cotton balls in your pet's ears to protect the inner-ear tissue from the cleaning mixture, which could easily drip in.

    • 3

      Don rubber gloves to protect your hands during this process.

    • 4

      Start with your pet's head, taking care not to get the solution into his eyes, ears or mouth. Apply a drop of olive or baby oil to his eyes to prevent irritation.

    • 5

      Rub the mixture evenly into your pet's coat. It will probably be more pleasant to do this outdoors.

    • 6

      Rinse the coat with clean water.

    • 7

      Repeat if the smell persists.