Associates Animal Hospital
Westborough's Family-Oriented Small Animal Hospital
21 Summer Street, Westborough, MA 01581
(508) 870-0600
Susan Board Gillham, DVM
Paul J. Rosiello, DVM
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Question: What should I do when my dog gets sprayed by a skunk?
Answer:
If the dog has been sprayed in the eyes, they must be washed with an eye irrigation solution.  An eye irrigation solution is available over the counter at any drug store. 
 
 If he just smells bad, as soon as possible follow these steps:
   
    1.  Wet entire dog with hydrogen peroxide.
    2.  Massage in baking soda.
    3.  Rinse with apple cider vinegar.
    4.  Repeat steps 1 through 3 until dog smells normal.
 
The faster you start washing, the more smell will come off.  The longer you wait the longer it stays!!