06/04/2026
🦨 SKUNKED! What To Do (and NOT Do) If Your Dog Gets Sprayed 🐾
Meet Bunker! This handsome guy recently had an unexpected backyard encounter with a skunk. Like most dogs, he was sprayed primarily in the face and head region (dogs tend to investigate first and ask questions later 😅). After two professional-style de-skunking baths, Bunker went home fresh, clean, and skunk-free!
Here’s what every dog owner should know:
🚫 DON’T:
❌ Panic and immediately soak your dog with water. Water can actually spread the skunk oils over more of the coat.
❌ Reach for tomato juice. Despite the old myth, it doesn’t neutralize skunk oils—it mostly masks the odor temporarily.
❌ Let your dog rub on furniture, carpets, bedding, or your couch. The oils transfer easily and can linger for weeks.
❌ Ignore the eyes. Skunk spray can be extremely irritating. If your dog is squinting, pawing at their face, or showing redness, flush the eyes with water and contact your veterinarian.
✅ DO:
✔️ Keep your dog outside while assessing the situation.
✔️ Check where they were sprayed. Most dogs are sprayed in the face, which requires extra care around the eyes, nose, and mouth.
✔️ Use a proper de-skunking solution as soon as possible. Timing matters—the sooner treatment begins, the better the outcome.
✔️ Wash collars, harnesses, and anything else exposed to the spray.
✔️ Call a professional groomer if you’re unsure how to safely remove the odor, especially around the face.
Why Professional Help Matters:
At Bath & Doggy Works, we’re trained to safely work around sensitive facial areas, protect the skin, and get that stubborn skunk smell gone for good.
The biggest mistake owners make is waiting. The sooner skunk oils are treated, the easier they are to remove.
Your dog should smell clean and fresh… not like a bad life decision. 💜🐾
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