{"id":20664,"date":"2022-06-15T13:30:00","date_gmt":"2022-06-15T19:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/outwardhound.com\/furtropolis\/?p=20664"},"modified":"2022-06-15T10:49:54","modified_gmt":"2022-06-15T16:49:54","slug":"how-to-get-skunk-smell-out-of-a-dog","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/outwardhound.com\/furtropolis\/dogs\/how-to-get-skunk-smell-out-of-a-dog","title":{"rendered":"How to Get Skunk Smell Out of a Dog"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

You let your dog outside, and he came back into the house smelling terrible. Oh no, you think. That could only mean one thing: A skunk sprayed your dog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Skunk smell is notoriously difficult to get off of anything. However, you shouldn\u2019t fret, because with DIY home remedies or the right deodorizing product, you can get your pup smelling like himself again in no time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Do Skunks Smell?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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There is a gland under a skunk\u2019s tail<\/a>, and it produces and then sprays the skunk odor you\u2019re smelling. This is a skunk oil<\/a> made up of thiols, a substance with a sulfur component. It\u2019s difficult to get rid of this smell because the skunk\u2019s oil will interact with water and thus reactivate its oil. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dog owners need to do more than wash their pooch with water and dog shampoo to get the smell out of their dog\u2019s skin and coat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Get Skunk Smell Out of a Dog Step by Step<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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It\u2019s not impossible to get remove skunk oil if your dog got sprayed. Here\u2019s what to do if the smell is lingering in your dog\u2019s coat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 1: Keep Your Dog Out of the House<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t bring your dog inside your house while he still smells. It\u2019s going to stink up your home. Instead, let your dog air out outdoors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When he\u2019s outside, check your dog\u2019s eyes for irritation or redness, just in case the skunk spray hurt him. If you notice any irritation, flush out his eyes with cool water ASAP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 2: Make a DIY Homemade Remedy <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Your first instinct may be to use tomato juice to get the skunk spray off your dog. However, putting your dog in a tomato juice bath is not a good idea. It\u2019s not going to get rid of the smell \u2013 it will only cover it up. Your best bet is to concoct a homemade mixture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With just a few household ingredients, you can get the skunk smell<\/a> out of your dog\u2019s fur. You should mix together the following items: <\/p>\n\n\n\n