Skunks are common in many areas, and even a brief encounter can leave dogs with an unpleasant, difficult-to-remove odor.
If your pup gets sprayed, don’t panic. Keep your dog as calm as possible, gently flush the eyes with clean water if they appear irritated, and bring them to Soggy Doggies Grooming for a professional de-skunking treatment.
If your dog has significant eye irritation or was sprayed directly in the eyes, contact your veterinarian promptly.
That unmistakable odor comes from a skunk’s anal scent glands, released as a defense mechanism against anything that gets too close.
The fluid itself carries sulfurous compounds called thiols, which contribute to the strong, persistent odor that can linger on fur, skin, and nearby surfaces.
Skunks can spray up to 15 feet, so many dogs end up getting it right in the face with little warning.
A few quick steps can make a real difference before you even get to us:
Our team uses professional de-skunking products designed to remove skunk odor rather than simply cover it up.
Our team is licensed by the Department of Agriculture, in good standing with PACFA, and fully insured, so your dog is in genuinely capable hands.
The longer skunk odor remains, the more difficult it can be to remove completely.
Contact us as soon as possible, let us know you are on your way, and our team will take care of the rest.
