Nothing is more annoying than when your dog has a skunk odor. If your dog has been skunked, it’s not only uncomfortable for you, but also for your dog. A dog’s sense of smell is up to 60x that of a human’s, so you can imagine how the stench of a skunk is unpleasant for them. 

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Depending on the severity of how bad your pup was sprayed, it can seem like it’s even  too much to bear having your pooch in the house. 

No one wants to wait for a stinky dog’s smell to fade away, and when it’s due to a skunk, the smell can linger on for weeks or even months. This is especially true because the skunk aroma from the oils on your dog may stay in their fur and make managing your home tough.

Usually there is a more concentrated area where your dog absorbed the oil from the skunk, and you’ll want to see if you can identify it. Once you’ve located the focal point of the smell, take care that your dog doesn’t rub up against your clothes or anything in your home. 

The next thing to do is contact a professional. It’s not necessary to put up with a foul smelling dog in your home. Our professional dog groomers can help to eliminate your doggie’s skunk odor more quickly by bathing your pet and using shampoos with a mix of special ingredients that neutralize skunk smell. When we are finished, we will perfume your dog and leave them and you, with a huge relief.

Take measures to prevent skunks from spraying your dog

The best way to prevent skunks from spraying your dog is to keep your dog away from them in the first place. Try not to leave food or other items oustside that will attract a skunk.

If you have areas that need to be closed off such as underneath a shed or deck, you should take measures to ensure a skunk won’t be tempted to burrow underneath there. 

Having to deal with a skunked dog is no fun, but our groomers are here to help. If your pet has been sprayed by a skunk, they will need a little TLC and a grooming appointment is just what they need. 

The sooner that you take action to get rid of the skunk odor, the happier you and your pet will be.