skydivermom 0 #1 June 14, 2006 We just moved out to the country in the San Antonio area. About two days after moving in, we were all down at our little creek when we noticed this awful odor. We walked back up to the house and it seemed to follow us. It didn't take long for us to realize one of our dachshunds had annoyed a skunk Well, yesterday we noticed her barking at a large rock. Figuring there was more to it than the rock, my husband investigated and discovered a baby skunk nestled underneath. So we've either kept the dog in the pen outside or the house. Anyway, tonight she managed to escape and assumed her post by the rock. As I was on my way outside to fetch her, I was met with the unmistakable stench of SKUNK! So off I go tomorrow for some....you guessed it....tomatoe juice! If I don't die from the smell firstMrs. WaltAppel All things work together for good to them that love God...Romans 8:28 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gene03 0 #2 June 14, 2006 Heh,heh, welcome to the countryside.“The only fool bigger than the person who knows it all is the person who argues with him. Stanislaw Jerzy Lec quotes (Polish writer, poet and satirist 1906-1966) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydivermom 0 #3 June 14, 2006 As bad as it is, it sure beats scorpians. Those things are beyond creepy.Mrs. WaltAppel All things work together for good to them that love God...Romans 8:28 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #4 June 14, 2006 There are steps to deter skunks, ways to trap and relocate and ways to kill the things too. It all depends on how you want to handle it. Talking to people things tended to start with deterants, then to trapping, then to killing. If you have an ACU (animal control unit) in your local PD or Sherieff's dept then they'll typically come setup traps for you. If not call your local game warden. You have to relocate the skunk atleast 15miles away or it will come back.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JENNR8R 0 #5 June 14, 2006 Ohmygosh, I feel your pain... My three beagles killed a rabid skunk in our backyard in December. We have a doggy door, and they were trying to drag it into the house. It wasn't even dead yet! Animal control finally came out, after much urging, to finish the job and take the carcass away. I was at work at the time, but there was someone here working on remodeling my bathroom. The only bathroom with a tub. He had removed it the day before. I found out that groomers don't want skunked dogs to bathe. I finally found one who would take them, but the stench permeated everything for at least six months.What do you call a beautiful, sunny day that comes after two cloudy, rainy ones? -- Monday. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydivermom 0 #6 June 14, 2006 Thanks for the advice Dave. It will come in handy. I really am glad we moved out here. I'd rather deal with the skunks than the two crack houses we had on our old street But I HATE scorpians.Mrs. WaltAppel All things work together for good to them that love God...Romans 8:28 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #7 June 14, 2006 Quote I'd rather deal with the skunks than the two crack houses we had on our old street Yeah, skunks don't tend to break into your car and/or your house to steal stuff to buy crack rocks with.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydivermom 0 #8 June 14, 2006 Oh man Jenn!! The smell is bad enough and the thing's at least 30 feet from the house. I can't imagine if our dog had dragged it on the porch. We would definately have to repaint after that. Whew!!Mrs. WaltAppel All things work together for good to them that love God...Romans 8:28 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boinky 0 #9 June 14, 2006 I've done the scorpion thing. I'll pass on the skunk! Peeeeuuuu.......Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lindercles 0 #10 June 14, 2006 Do skunks glow under a blacklight?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,589 #11 June 14, 2006 There's something much better than tomato juice (which doesn't really work). Mix 1 quart hydrogen peroxide (new bottle), 1/4 C baking soda, 1 tsp liquid soap. Wash the dog well with this. It chemically neutralizes the smell. The sooner the better. It's incredibly effective -- you have to be careful not to get it in the dog's eyes, but everywhere else the smell is GONE. When my dog was sprayed, she was able to spend the night in my room as usual that night. Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveStMarys 0 #12 June 14, 2006 Hehehehehehehee...good morning Stinky!! Heheheee...oooh look, Mommy...thats a pretty kitty with the white stripe down its back! Here kitty kitty kitty...Hehehehehehehehehehee BobbiA miracle is not defined by an event. A miracle is defined by gratitude. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brains 2 #13 June 14, 2006 QuoteThere's something much better than tomato juice (which doesn't really work). Mix 1 quart hydrogen peroxide (new bottle), 1/4 C baking soda, 1 tsp liquid soap. Wash the dog well with this. It chemically neutralizes the smell. The sooner the better. It's incredibly effective -- you have to be careful not to get it in the dog's eyes, but everywhere else the smell is GONE. When my dog was sprayed, she was able to spend the night in my room as usual that night. Wendy W. I can second this. Not that Wendy needs validation but because i have also used this on my dogs with great results. Never look down on someone, unless they are going down on you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydivermom 0 #14 June 14, 2006 Thanks Wendy and Brains. Sounds like this formula won't stain the bathtub! Yes, my dog is too spoiled to use the hose. Gotta have warm water.Mrs. WaltAppel All things work together for good to them that love God...Romans 8:28 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydivermom 0 #15 June 14, 2006 Man, I can't imagine if one of my children got sprayed! That would be an awesome story to tell their girlfriendsMrs. WaltAppel All things work together for good to them that love God...Romans 8:28 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,589 #16 June 14, 2006 If the dog was sprayed last night, and it's had plenty of time to dry off, it might not work as well. This is best done while it's still really stinky. But even on older smell, it's better than nothing (or tomato juice). Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aprilcat 0 #17 June 14, 2006 She should have thrown tomato juice at the Crackheads. (sorry..it was irresistable! ~~April Camelot II, the Electric Boogaloo! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydivermom 0 #18 June 14, 2006 ***She should have thrown tomato juice at the Crackheads. (sorry..it was irresistable! ~~April __________________________________________________ There were plenty of times I was tempted to throw something at them...especially when they egged my husband's mustang after he spent hours washing and waxing it! (Yes we saw them do it)Mrs. WaltAppel All things work together for good to them that love God...Romans 8:28 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
