How to de-skunk dog
Thu., Sept. 17, 2009
In the early 1990s, a group of unheralded chemists gave the world one of the greatest gifts since penicillin: A cheap, effective treatment for a skunk-sprayed dog.
Be prepared. Stock the ingredients in your rig.
If a skunk has rendered your dog unfit for human companionship, use this tested recipe to neutralize the odor.
•Mix 1 quart of hydrogen peroxide with 1/4 cup of baking soda and 1 teaspoon of liquid soap.
•Apply mixture to dog.
•Put the dog on a leash and take it for a walk upwind of your least favorite neighbors.
•Leave the mixture on the dog for at least five minutes before rinsing.
•Then breathe easy.
–Rich Landers
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