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Bobstandard

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4. I use a different cocktail

Reply to OAITW r.2.0 (Reply #3)

Tue Feb 6, 2024, 11:31 PM

Feb 2024

Over the years I’ve found rid to be the best remedy:

1 quart of 3 percent hydrogen peroxide (fresh bottle)
¼ cup of baking soda (sodium bicarbonate),
1-2 teaspoons of liquid dish soap

Mix together and work thoroughly through the fur. Let it sit for at least five minutes Wash out. Magic

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There're two types of dogs: [View all] tblue37 Feb 2024 OP

Eventually, the tables will be reversed. OAITW r.2.0 Feb 2024 #1

Don't forget the two types of dogs and skunks Bobstandard Feb 2024 #2

I got skunks around my place. Usually late night visits to the birdfood I put on the ground. OAITW r.2.0 Feb 2024 #3

I use a different cocktail Bobstandard Feb 2024 #4

That's a lotta Hydrogen Peroxide, even at that level of concentration. That would scour his skin for every OAITW r.2.0 Feb 2024 #5

It actually works beautifully. None of my dogs I had to treat after being skunked came to any harm. Hekate Feb 2024 #7

Hot dogs and cool dogs. keithbvadu2 Feb 2024 #6