Cat vs. Skunk

[StreetScooby 5]

Well my tomcat had an encounter with a skunk last night. Someone mentioned that a tomato juice bath will take the smell off him. Is that right? Any other ways?

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[monkycndo 0]

At first, I thought this was a poll. I'd choose the cat.

But just barely.

Tomato juice works fine. If the cat isn't used to being bathed, you are in for some fun.

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[StreetScooby 5]

I see what you're saying about the subject line. Thanks for the input. Wonder how much tomato juice I need?

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[monkycndo 0]

Tomato juice is cheap. I think they sell it in 1/2 gallon cans. Two should be enough, but get extras in case the cat needs several good rinses. If you have a small tub, wash the cat in that. That way you can just pour the juice back into a bowl and use it again.

Good luck. And have some antibiotic cream on hand as well. Not for the cat. For your arms when the cat gets done with you.

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[matt1215 0]

A half gallon should be plenty. That'd give me 2 rinses, maybe 3 with either of my cats. You might need more, depending how cooperative he is with baths.

Long sleeves, gloves, and ointment may be in order for you, along with some bloody marys with the excess juice.

[klafollette 0]

Tomato Juice is a mild acid which can help remove the oils in the skunk spray, but does nothing for the odor causing components. It is pretty much just a waste of tomato juice and makes a mess.

If you want a solution that really works, try the Hydrogen Peroxide, baking soda and dish soap recipe. It actually neutralizes the skunk smell components.

I speak from experience. My 2 dogs are on the losing end of a skunk fight in the back yard at least a couple times a year, so I keep a six-pack of hydrogen peroxide bottles and box of baking soda ready to go. It is amazing how well this works.

For details on the recipe, go to
http://home.earthlink.net/~skunkremedy/home/

1 quart of 3% Hydrogen Peroxide
1/4 cup of baking soda
1 to 2 teaspoons liquid soap

for very large pets one quart of tepid tap water may be added to enable complete coverage.

Wash pet promptly and thoroughly, work the solution deep into the fur. Let your nose guide you, leave the solution on about 5 minutes or until the odor is gone. Some heavily oiled areas may require a "rinse and repeat" washing.

Skunks usually aim for the face, but try to keep the solution out of the eyes - it stings. If you have any cuts on your hands you might want to wear latex gloves for the same reason.

After treatment, thoroughly rinse your pet with tepid tap water.

[StreetScooby 5]

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Long sleeves, gloves, and ointment may be in order for you, along with some bloody marys with the excess juice.

Very good idea. My tom is pretty docile around family members (definitely not to the critters he kills and eats for fun). But, then again, I've never given him a bath

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[StreetScooby 5]

Thanks!

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[matt1215 0]

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Very good idea. My tom is pretty docile around family members (definitely not to the critters he kills and eats for fun). But, then again, I've never given him a bath

Kitties usually aren't very kind to their kills . It may be worth your while to trim his claws before you bathe him, if you can stand the smell.

[Senseless 0]

As Posted by klafollette -1 quart of 3% Hydrogen Peroxide
1/4 cup of baking soda
1 to 2 teaspoons liquid soap
This works much much better than Tomatoe Jucie. I had 2 dogs get skunked 3 times. I Speak from experiance! At the dollar store you can buy Hydrogen peroxide in Huge bottles. It seemed to work much better than anything else I tried. The sad truth is ,nothing gets it out completely,you will detect that odor for weeks.Aint Nature wondeful!

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[Gawain 0]

Post some pics of the cat getting washed...

My wife said you could try putting the cat under the sheets in the bed, then fluffing the sheets. She says that dissipates the smell rather well. I asked for an example and she pointed at me....go figure.

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Post some pics of the cat getting washed...

My wife said you could try putting the cat under the sheets in the bed, then fluffing the sheets. She says that dissipates the smell rather well. I asked for an example and she pointed at me....go figure.

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[StreetScooby 5]

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Long sleeves, gloves, and ointment may be in order for you, along with some bloody marys with the excess juice.

I'll try! I'll also try to show the ensuing wounds

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My wife said you could try putting the cat under the sheets in the bed, then fluffing the sheets. She says that dissipates the smell rather well. I asked for an example and she pointed at me....go figure.

LOL!

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[Spiker 1]

Massengill douch works best. We have used it when our Lab kicks up a skunk and gets sprayed when we are duck hunting

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[ExAFO 0]

Shave the cat's fur off. then wash in the home-remedy of your choice.

You have a pissed off but less stinky cat.

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[StreetScooby 5]

Yes, I knew I would get some creative solutions here. After I shave him, should I douse him with Massengill douch? He's been out all day, so I haven't had a chance to get him in the tub. At this point in time, he's probably going to be out for the rest of the night. He's a natural born killer. A definite keeper.

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should I douse him with Massengill douch?

wrong kind of pussy.

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[StreetScooby 5]

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wrong kind of pussy.

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[matt1215 0]

Definitely shave the pussy!!

[QuickDraw 0]

Man you'll never get the smell of a tomcat off that skunk, best get used to it.

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[StreetScooby 5]

Well, I used the Hydrogen Peroxide formula on my tomcat. Grabbed him by the back of the neck, and soaked him down in the bathtub. The smell that was coming off him was potent skunk. He only got me once, and that's because I was in the way of him trying to get out of the bathtub. There's still some skunk smell on his head, but the rest of him seems pretty clean.

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[ExAFO 0]

But how bad does your bathroom smell now?

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[StreetScooby 5]

It doesn't. Neither does the cat, except a little on his head, which I choose not to get ;)

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