My Jack Russell jusy got sprayed in the face by a skunk. Never had this happen. I know her eyes hurt. Aything special I need to know about this. City dog learnin some rural facts of life tonight.
Quote from: Roma Jean Turner on May 30, 2011, 08:27:07 PM
My Jack Russell jusy got sprayed in the face by a skunk. Never had this happen. I know her eyes hurt. Aything special I need to know about this. City dog learnin some rural facts of life tonight.
ehhh they'll be ok. :) might not smell the best. Uhm tomato juice works, bathe your puddy in it.
I don't have any but she is doing better. I just keep wiping it off woth paper towels. And is smelling better. Now she's chasing bugs. HA HA Thanks
Quote from: Roma Jean Turner on May 30, 2011, 08:44:30 PM
I don't have any but she is doing better. I just keep wiping it off woth paper towels. And is smelling better. Now she's chasing bugs. HA HA Thanks
Thats good. Just make sure she's up on her rabies shots if she's coming into contact with skunks.
Roma Jean, you might like to call Howard City clerk's office. Becky Oakleaf was telling me of a "recipe" mixture that will rid a pet of skunk spray. The number is 374-2202
She and Dana Denton have both used it -- and it works, she said. Worth a call.
Thanks JO. I think we got off pretty easy on this one but think I had better get the recipe. I don't know how long a memory Jack Russell's have.
Rma, how is the little one this morning?
Quote from: Roma Jean Turner on May 31, 2011, 04:10:32 AM
Thanks JO. I think we got off pretty easy on this one but think I had better get the recipe. I don't know how long a memory Jack Russell's have.
About as long as the next time she sees a skunk. I have two, and they will go after anything that looks like a rat or a cat.
If you take 1 cup of vinegar and 3 cups of water and give her a bath, it will change the color of her hair a little but it will get rid of the order. Been there, done that.
I have used this recipe before and it worked very well. I got it from my vet. I know they now have a special pet shampoo specially formulated for skunk odors, but I have never used it.
SKUNK SOAP
1 Qt. 3% Hydrogen Peroxide (Be sure to use fresh peroxide. After being open for an extended period of time it tend to turn back into regular water)
1/4 c. Baking Soda
1 tsp. Liquid Dish Soap
Mix all ingredients. Apply liberally to infected area, being careful to avoid eyes. Work into the dogs coat for approximately 10 minutes. Rinse well. Repeat if necessary. Since peroxide can be harsh to the dogs skin, it is recommended that you bathe your dog again with a shampoo recommended for dogs.
Hope this works! When something like this occurs, they always want extra attention form their owners. ;D :angel: I never had time to make a trip to the vet for the "special" shampoo, and found this concoction to work great in a pinch!! Most people have these items on hand.
Thanks everyone. I am going to write these down in case there is a next time. Chloe thinks there are some pretty tough kittie's in Elk Co. HA HA. She was very clingy last night.
The solution from proudparent is the only way to go. I have used it once on my dog, Sam, when he just ran through some spray. He didn't get sprayed, but it was certainly potent. Anyway, that solution works.
Janet, I'm glad it worked for you. Living in the country, I have had need for it many times myself. ;D I've thought many times that it should be included in church, fundraiser, etc. cookbooks, maybe under misc. or something like that. The folks at my vet found it in a hunting magazine. Of course, that was several years ago before the special shampoo was available. I have tried tomato juice, but found this to be more economical and more effective.
Hold the skunk's nose and he won't smell.
BOO! and if you take away his credit card he won't charge either.