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Skunk smell can be one of the hardest, foulest scents to get rid of. If your dog is sprayed by a skunk, it can be difficult to remove the smell. This article will explore what to do to remove the smell from your dog (and your home if needed), as well as ways to prevent future skunk attacks.
Skunks can propel their smelly spray up to 10 feet with incredible accuracy. This spray is horrible smelling and downright difficult to clean off. Skunks will spray their sulfurous liquid at anything that threatens them. Even dogs chained up or behind a fence can be sprayed at if the skunk feels threatened. Dogs may chase after or bark at a skunk, which can provoke spraying.
Because of the oily nature of the spray, water alone can not wash it off. The spray is oily and sulfurous, a combination that leaves a hard to clean, rancid smell. As such, you will need a powerful combination of cleaners to handle this mess.
To prevent your dog from getting sprayed by a skunk in the future, be sure to take the following precautions. Do not leave your dog unsupervised in the outdoors, even in your backyard. Do not let your dog off the leash when not at home, as it can be harder to pull them away from wild animals. If you see a skunk in your area, bring your dog inside. Do not leave dog food or water bowls unattended outside, as this can attract skunks, raccoons, and other pest animals.
We specialize in the humane removal of raccoons, opossums, and other pests in the New York/New Jersey area. For a complete inspection and evaluation please contact us or call us at 718-962-0376 and we will be happy to make an appointment at your convenience.