Try These Home Remedies to Remove Skunk Odor from Dogs

For dog lovers who own pooches that can't help tangling with the business end of a skunk, here are three great home remedies from Yankee Magazine that are tried and true.1. Vanilla Extract

Cover the dog in a cup of vanilla extract mixed in a gallon of water. Let the dog soak in the solution for about 10 minutes before applying dog shampoo and rinsing."

2. Apple Cider Vinegar (BE CAREFUL THOUGH)

Mix 2 parts water with 1 part apple cider vinegar, and set the solution aside (the total amount you’ll need to mix depends on the size of your dog). Cover the dog with water before working the solution into the fur while avoiding the eyes.

3. Hydrogen Peroxide

Mix 1 quart hydrogen peroxide, ¼ cup baking soda, and 1 teaspoon dish-washing liquid. Apply is just like the vinegar method above. Apply this mixture in the same way you would the vinegar solution.

Here's hoping you won't need to try these for the rest of the summer!