Skunk-off pet shampoo: the skunk spray odor is a mercaptan that is in the same family of odors that are used to scent natural gas so leaks can be quickly detected. This is the reason why treating skunk spray must be so thorough. Miss anything and you will still smell skunk . The standard treatments until 1978 were shampooing tomato juice and diluted vinegar. All of these are helpful to the degree that they wash some of the skunk oil off the sprayed object most frequently a dog. However what isn’t washed off will continue to cause problems for six months to one year after the hit. This is particularly true when the vapor pressure drops and the dried skunk oil can vaporize more easily hot muggy days when the dog gets wet... In 1978 skunk-off became available to veterinarians. It had been tested at a leading university that maintained a skunk colony. It was found that when its formula came in contact with the skunk oil the odor was eliminated. --- How to use: wipe off excess skunk spray in areas of a direct hit. Using skunk off shampoo wet the coat and then apply liberal amounts to the affected area let stand for 3-5 minutes rinse thoroughly and let dry. If pre-treatment has occurred 2 or more treatments with skunk-off may be needed to totally eliminate the odor. If after application any skunk odor remains that means skunk-off has not come in contact with the skunk spray. Locate the missed spots and re-apply. Rinse and let dry. Caution should be used to protect your pet’s ey...
Skunk-off pet shampoo: the skunk spray odor is a mercaptan that is in the same family of odors that are used to scent natural gas...show more
