Java Joe recounted a tale of how his dog recently got sprayed by a skunk along the Finger Lakes Trail. Then he passed along this recipe (from John AX Morris) for a skunk odor cure which he said was fantastic – ahhh, the voice of experience!
-1 quart hydrogen peroxide
-1/4 cup baking soda
-1 tablespoon dish detergent.
Sponge this on the dog, then let dog swim or hose dog off.
Lynda added:
“Joe’s recipe works very well, especially if you’re at home where you can store the ingredients. If you need to carry something with you when on the trail, try Skunk Off – it comes in a small bottle and our local vet carries it. One bottle should be more than enough unless your dogs encountered a herd of skunks. A bit more expensive than the home remedy, but much easier to carry, and it, too, works very well. I’ve learned the hard way to always carry a bottle in my car.”
