If your dog is a curious one, chances are he/she will have an encounter with a skunk sooner or later. Although very smelly, being sprayed by a skunk is in no way harmful to a dog. It may even cause temporary blindness, but a quick flush of the eyes with water should eliminate that.

 

Here is a police dog handler's special formula for getting rid of that skunky smell:

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Ingredients

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1 QRT Hydrogen peroxide (3% solution)

2 TBSP Dawn liquid dish soap

1/4 CUP Baking soda

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Directions

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• Mix well and use solution to shampoo dog. 

• Be careful to avoid the eyes.

• Rinse well.

• Repeat