Thiotrol Spray for Skunked Dogs

[SnowDancer]

Have any Cdn. users tried this product? I read about it on another forum - the poster said it is marvellous for removing odor from dogs that have been skunked. I googled the product and found it on my American website. Asked at Vet's, Groomer's and Pet Stores with no luck. Finally posted a message to original poster (the other forum is not like this one - no PM facility) - but she saw it - she bought it in Quebec. Other Cdns. were trying to find product as well. No one wants to try and order from US in today's climate. Husband is going to Ottawa by train at Christmas so was wondering if anyone in Ottawa/Hull area had tried this product. I gather it is pretty strong and I know it is not to be used around face. My Eskie has had 2 very close skunk encounters this week - thankfully he was spared. Plan A would be to take him to groomers but no doubt they will be closed when the worst happens. I do have the "recipe" should he be sprayed, but this stuff sounds good. Groomer's assistant has recently had luck with plain toothpaste as well. Thanks for any suggestions.

[Prin]

Never heard of it, but next time I go get dog food, I'll check to see if they have it.

[pug lover]

2 near skunk misses consider yourself extremely lucky

I currently have 2 bottles of skunk off and 10 tubes of toothpaste for skunk protection

the skunk off makes the dog tolerable and the toothpaste works great and can also be safely used on any items which get spray on them

hope u never need it

[SnowDancer]

Thanks Prin and pug lover. When I Googled the Thiotrol, the Skunk'd shampoo was shown as a product to be used after the Thiotrol so I thought maybe they were made by same company. I can get the shampoo without any problem. pug lover, really happy to hear you have lucked out with the tooth paste as well. My dog's Groomer decided to try it and heck, if it works that is all I ask. Although the Thiotrol sounds "easier" with a double coated dog. The 2 near misses were just over the course of 3 days. The skunk lives next door. I seriously hate the 11:30 p.m. and 5:30 a.m. walks when my husband is away - that is when Mr. Skunk (and family) generally appear - and my Eskie is of course a major BARKER.

[rainbow]

I just read this in the Oct./06 edition of Harrowsmith Country Life Magazine from T. Beatty of Scarborough, Ontario:

"After reading your article on skunks (Reeking Havoc" June 2006), I thought I would let you in on another way to get rid of the smell after pets have been sprayed. Someone once told me to pour on some Coca-Cola when my dog was sprayed. Rub it in, then rinse it off. Worked like a charm - - even on the dog collar."

Fortunately... , I have never had this problem, but because I usually have cola (whatever brand) in the house I would try this if I ever had to.

BTW, if anyone here does try it, please post with the results.

[mona_b]

Been there with the skunk attack...LOL

The best and cheapest thing to use is water and vinegar...Works wonders......

[va7oj]

My Boxer, Max, has been skunked several times in the past few years. I try to be careful letting him into the back garden on summer evenings, but the encounter with the skunk happens too fast for me to intervene.

I have found Thiotrol Spray Thiotrol Shampoo and another product named Skunk-Off very effective for neutralising the horrid skunk odour. First, I wash Max's face and mouth with the garden hose on a fine spray, then I wash his coat with the shampoo and let it stay on for 10-15 minutes. next, I rinse of the shampoo, dry Max off with a large towel and finally spray his coat with the Thiotrol Spray or with Skunk-Off. The skunk stench is replaced with a sweet, cloying but not unpleasant smell.

Thiotrol Spray and Skunk-Off can also be sprayed on affected clothing, floors and carpets.

[danielle9]

Originally Posted by va7oj

My Boxer, Max, has been skunked several times in the past few years. I try to be careful letting him into the back garden on summer evenings, but the encounter with the skunk happens too fast for me to intervene.

I have found Thiotrol Spray Thiotrol Shampoo and another product named Skunk-Off very effective for neutralising the horrid skunk odour. First, I wash Max's face and mouth with the garden hose on a fine spray, then I wash his coat with the shampoo and let it stay on for 10-15 minutes. next, I rinse of the shampoo, dry Max off with a large towel and finally spray his coat with the Thiotrol Spray or with Skunk-Off. The skunk stench is replaced with a sweet, cloying but not unpleasant smell.

Thiotrol Spray and Skunk-Off can also be sprayed on affected clothing, floors and carpets.

Thanks for the tips! I had read through this thread before thinking that I was lucky my doggies hadn't had an encounter with a skunk (yet). However, this morning they definitely did just as I was leaving for work! They get to spend today outside and I will tackle the smell when I get home. Not so worried about my short hair dog but my Golden Retriever/Pyranees might be another story!

[Melinda]

as an added tip, if you happen to have the unfortunate accident of hitting a skunk and having the car sprayed, skunk off is perfect for this, spray the under carriage of the car, I went to a car wash, then I opened the truck and put a few drops of skunk off in there, on the inside carpeting of the car, front and back seat then I put some in different spots under the hood/motor....wow....no skunk smell anymore.