Gretchen Messersmith's Skunk Odor Removal Update What To Do When Skunks Score One On The Family Dog Don't Fret, Here are Some Steps To Take Dog sprayed by skunk? Should a dog come home with eau du skunk on him, the first thing to do is contain him! If at all possible, try to keep him from traipsing through the house. If there is a doghouse or staking spot outside, use it. Drag the hose over to do the dirty work, or cleaning work in this case. If the bathroom is a must, it is smart to make sure the skunked dog stays put. Get a leash on him. Remove rugs, towels and other items that might absorb the odors. Just use an old towel that is disposable and a cloth that is, too, for the actual washing and drying. The key is to get everything together and make sure the dog is well contained in the process. Removing The Smell There are a number of different ways to help remove skunk odor from a dog. Some work a little better than others, and unfortunately, some make bigger messes in the process. A few of the top ideas for removing skunk odor from the family dog include: Vinegar and water. There are many who swear by this method for removing skunk odors. The idea is to soak the dog in a white vinegar and water bath, soap him up and then rinse. Repeat the process if it does not work the first time. Apple cider vinegar and water soak. Substitute apple cider vinegar for the white vinegar to give this one a try. Powdered douche agents. Many people say this is one of the best methods going for removing skunk odor from a dog. The trick is to use the powdered kind. Sprite or 7up. This is a remedy for skunk odor that should not hurt a dog's skin or eyes. All it calls for is soaking the animal in soda for a while and then washing normally. Repeat if necessary. The first inclination after a skunk run in might be to try tomato juice, but many dog owners complain this creates a bigger mess and doesn't really get the job done. The above ideas should not mess up the bathroom or yard too terribly bad and they won't dye a dog's fur. Dealing with a dog who has been sprayed by a skunk is never fun, but with a little work, Fido should smell like a bed of roses again. Just take steps to protect anything else from picking up the odor of skunk if at all possible. Sign up for a FREE Skunk Odor Removal Tip Right Now You Can Download for FREE a Copy Of My Exclusive Report Called "Liquid to the Rescue: A Simple Way to Remove the Skunk Odor From Your Pet." Directions: It's simple. Just fill in your name and email address below and a link to download this valuable report will be immediately sent to your email box. Go ahead right now... * Privacy Guarantee: I hate spam as much as you do, and I solemnly pledge never to spam you.