Artwork by R. Pease
Miller Middle School

Here’s a de-skunking recipe formulated by chemist, Paul Krebaum, of Molex Inc. The recipe was published in the August 1995 issue of Popular Science.

INGREDIENTS

1 quart 3% hydrogen peroxide
1/4 cup baking soda
1 teaspoon liquid soap

PROCEDURE

1. Wet your dog with a hose
2. Mix the ingredients together in a container (it will foam!)
3. Slowly pour onto the dog while rubbing into the fur
4. Rinse well

TIPS

. For a big dog, you may need to double the ingredients.
. Some folks say that you can also wash your clothes in this recipe, but be warned that the recipe does foam, so do not use in the washing machine.
. The recipe may cause your clothes or the fur of your dog to fade.
. Be careful washing the face of your dog. These ingredients can irritate the eyes.
. If your dog's eyes are red and swollen after the skunk encounter, he or she may have been sprayed directly in the face. Contact your veterinarian about eye drops that may help.
. If you have a repeat, mix the ingredients fresh. Do not store.