We are now in skunk season full-swing.  Most skunking happens during the last walk of the night before bed time.  We usually cannot come out at such a late hour to bathe your dog, so please be prepared with our skunk kit!

We offer a kit with all of the ingredients in their proper proportions with full instructions for just $17.00.  If you would like to purchase one, please e-mail us and we will bring one to you.  We can drop it off the next time we are in your area.

The best home remedy for skunk odor we know is listed below. 


Ingredients:

• One quart hydrogen peroxide 3%
• ½ cup baking soda
• 2 teaspoons dish liquid (blue Dawn works the best)

IMPORTANT – DO NOT WET YOUR DOG before applying the remedy.  Water will set in the oil-based skunk spray, and leave you dog skunky-fresh for months!

• Step 1:  Combine all of the ingredients
• Step 2:  Lather your dog with the remedy being sure to scrub all the way down to the skin.  Be very careful with the face and be sure to keep this out of their eyes as it will burn!  Let the remedy sit for at least 10 minutes..

  **Do not let you dog lick themselves while they soak as this remedy can cause digestive upset.

  • Step 3:  Rinse thoroughly - A good rinse is as important as what soap you use.  If you leave a residue, the dog's skin can get irritated and dry.
  • Step 4:  Call The Fairy Dogmother!!!!  203-664-1128
    

Disclaimer:  Before starting, it should be noted that this home remedy to neutralize skunk odor on a pet's fur has the potential to cause discoloration to the fur. This discoloration will be semi-permanent, with some degree of fur discoloration lasting several months until new fur grows in. Therefore, owners of pets who participate in dog shows, cat shows, animal modeling, etc. should avoid using these remedies.

**NEVER, ever, store mixed solution in a closed bottle, sprayer, etc. Pressure will build up until the container bursts. This can cause severe injury.