Tomato juice can kill skunk odors.
Cats are playful and curious creatures. If your cat becomes curious and playful with a skunk, however, it may suffer from serious consequences. If a skunk feels threatened, it will blast its foul-smelling spray in the direction of your beloved cat, leaving you with the responsibility to cleaning up the mess. Skunk odor can be notoriously stubborn, but if you attack it with the right solutions, you can remove all traces of the odor and residue.
Instructions
1. Examine your cat's fur and skin thoroughly. If you see any signs of bites or scratches, bring the animal to your local veterinarian immediately. Skunks can carry rabies, a disease fatal to cats, so waste no time in having your cat examined.
2. Examine the eyes, mouth and nose. Skunk spray may cause severe inflammation, so if you notice any redness or general discoloration on the eyes, mouth or nose, rinse the entire face with cold water.
3. Bathe your cat using your preferred pet shampoo. Lather the shampoo into the entire fur coat, rinse thoroughly and dry. When preparing to apply a powerful odor remover to your pet's fur, you can increase your effectiveness by bathing the animal first, according to HealthyPet.com.
4. Lather your cat's entire fur coat with tomato juice. Allow the juice to remain on the fur for five minutes and rinse it out with water. If this fails to fully remove the odor, try a second coating of tomato juice or proceed to the next step.
5. Mix 1 tsp. of dish washing liquid, 1 cup of baking soda and 1 qt. of hydrogen peroxide (3-percent concentration). Pour the liquid onto your cat's fur, or dip the cat inside the liquid, in order to penetrate the entire coat. Rinse the cat with cold water immediately after.
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