If your dog just came in the house smelling like the business end of a skunk, you're going to need to work fast. It is possible to get the stench out of your dog's hair but the longer you wait, the harder it will be. Before you start cleaning, be sure to put on a pair of rubber gloves and a shirt that you don't mind throwing away when you're done. Now, here are two easy ways to get de-skunk your dog.

1. Foam It Away

Skunk spray is an oily substance that clings to hair. Once it's on, it can be difficult to get rid of. This simple cleaning solution will reach deep into your dog's hairs to remove the odor.

Supplies You'll Need

• Bathtub

• 32 ounces of hydrogen peroxide

• ½ cup of baking soda

• 3 teaspoons of liquid soap

• Bucket of warm water

• Large plastic mixing bowl or bucket

• Plastic spoon or paint stirrer

• Mineral oil

• Towels

Directions

1. Pour your hydrogen peroxide into a plastic bowl or bucket.

2. Add the baking soda and liquid hand soap.

3. Place your dog in the bathtub.

4. Apply a small amount of mineral oil around your dog's eyes to keep the cleaning solution out.

5. Pour small amounts of the solution onto your dog and begin massaging the fur.

6. Continue cleaning your dog with the solution.

7. Once the solution is covering your dog's body, allow it to sit for about 5 minutes.

8. Rinse your dog with the bucket of warm water.

9. Repeat the process, if necessary.

10. Dry it off with your clean towels.

Oil it Away

You might have heard that essential oils work wonders on many common ailments, and that's true. You might not know that they can also get the skunk odors off your dog.

Supplies You'll Need

• Bathtub

• 1 gallon of warm water

• Liquid soap

• Lemon grass oil

• Tea tree oil

• Rosemary oil

• Lavender oil

• Eucalyptus oil

• Towels

Directions

1. Pour 1 gallon of warm water into a bucket and add 1 tablespoon of liquid soap.

2. Add 10 drops each of the essential oils and mix well.

3. Place your dog in an empty bathtub.

4. Pour small amounts of the solution on your dog and massage into the fur.

5. Be sure to get around the ears and on the belly.

6. Rinse your dog using the bucket of warm water.

7. Repeat the process, if necessary.

8. Dry your dog off with the clean towels.

Dogs are curious creatures. If your dog got a bit too curious about the local skunk, you're going to need to do a quick clean-up to remove the odor. These easy-to-make solutions will get rid of the scent, so you can breathe around your pet again.

To learn more about pet grooming, contact a company like Rush Animal Care Clinic PC.