I’ve heard that tomato juice (or soup, I suppose) actually doesn’t work as well for this purpose as advertised, but then I’ve never tried it myself (never had a need, thankfully).
Tomato soup/juice baths DO NOT solve the problem. There are plenty of recipes for non-toxic solutions for bathing a pet if they get “beaten up” by a skunk, just use the Googles.
How to remove the odor of skunk: 1 qt hydrogen peroxide 3%, 1/4 cup baking soda, 1-2 tsps liquid dish detergent. Mix all together in a bowl. Before using place in eyes a protective eye ointment. Wear old clothes and latex gloves. Place skunked pet in tub, massage solution into the fur. Let sit for 4-5 minutes. Then rinse with lukewarm water. Repeat if necessary. Do not store left over solution. Discard. Your pet will now be socially acceptable again.
My mom used Dial shampoo (no longer available) on our St. Bernard. It worked like a charm! But it was lucky that she had bought extra – our dog was huge!
Robin Harwood about 7 years ago
There’s a difference?
Ruth Brown about 7 years ago
Elvis is my man!
kittymelonmeow about 7 years ago
About 2 or more times Elvis has broke rules.
Lady Bri about 7 years ago
LOL! “Smells like defiance”—I love it!
Tue Elung-Jensen about 7 years ago
Soup would probably also contain chunks of tomato, while juice is just the … well, juice.
Kitty Katz about 7 years ago
Elvis is a good boy who deserves to break the rules.
Denny Wheeler Premium Member about 7 years ago
When Elvis gets out, the outcome is almost always interesting. (when it isn’t, we don’t hear of it)
Happy, happy, happy!!! Premium Member about 7 years ago
If you can’t tell the difference you aren’t adding enough cream.
scyphi26 about 7 years ago
I’ve heard that tomato juice (or soup, I suppose) actually doesn’t work as well for this purpose as advertised, but then I’ve never tried it myself (never had a need, thankfully).
Edward about 7 years ago
Tomato Juice is much thiner than Tomato Soup. On the other hand, canned Tomato Soup and Tomato Sauce are identical.
Geezer about 7 years ago
Rub the tomato soup into the fur, wash off with soda water. Worked for our Siberian. Then she found out she liked the taste and we were in trouble.
Teto85 Premium Member about 7 years ago
Tomato soup/juice baths DO NOT solve the problem. There are plenty of recipes for non-toxic solutions for bathing a pet if they get “beaten up” by a skunk, just use the Googles.
fuzzybritches about 7 years ago
I think Puck should get some sort of reporting award for his bravery in getting so “close” to this story.
deadheadzan about 7 years ago
“Smells like defiance” Love that banner.
Senex about 7 years ago
Wow! He could’ve had a V-8!
cbrsarah about 7 years ago
How to remove the odor of skunk: 1 qt hydrogen peroxide 3%, 1/4 cup baking soda, 1-2 tsps liquid dish detergent. Mix all together in a bowl. Before using place in eyes a protective eye ointment. Wear old clothes and latex gloves. Place skunked pet in tub, massage solution into the fur. Let sit for 4-5 minutes. Then rinse with lukewarm water. Repeat if necessary. Do not store left over solution. Discard. Your pet will now be socially acceptable again.
cbrsarah about 7 years ago
P.S.: This must be done as soon as possible or it will take longer to get rid of the odor.
drmickeyg about 7 years ago
My mom used Dial shampoo (no longer available) on our St. Bernard. It worked like a charm! But it was lucky that she had bought extra – our dog was huge!