Today is the first day of spring here in North Dakota-- the snow is melting at a furious pace, the fields are covered with water, I've seen 2 pairs of Canada geese and today I even saw a Robin. But the sure sign of spring is Harry, my 6 year old Drahthaar, got sprayed by a skunk while we were on a walk. So I had to give him a bath with the deskunk formula in the backyard on top of a snow bank in 40°F.
I know most everyone here probably has this formula, but spring is here, so here it is again in case anybody else needs it. This works the best of anything I've found so far.
DeSkunk Formula:
1 quart (32 oz.) hydrogen peroxide
1 quart warm water
3 tablespoons Dawn Dish soap (DAWN is best; it breaks down oil; skunk scent is oily.)
½ box of baking soda
Mix all these ingredients in a small pail. Work the solution into the dog's hair and let it stand for 5 minutes. Use a rag or sponge and keep patting the solution into the hair to get it thoroughly soaked. Keep sponging him with the solution while you're timing it. Don't get it in his eyes or mouth. Don't leave it on any longer it seems to make his skin dry.
Rinse the dog very well and towel dry. Repeat if necessary, depending on how much spray actually got on him. Use old towels to dry him. The peroxide may lighten his hair, especially if he's in the sun a lot.
