I was sprayed by a skunk, how do I get rid of them?
Striped Skunk
The Striped Skunk is the type we have in Maine, it has a black body with a white stripe along each side of its body; the two stripes join into a broader white area at the nape. Its forehead has a narrow white stripe. About the size of a house cat, it weighs 2.5 to 14 pounds (1.2–6.3 kg) (Note that the average weight is 6-8 pounds with a body length of 13 to 18 inches. The bushy tail is 7 to 10 inches long (18–25 cm), and sometimes has a white tip.
Here is a good formula that will help eliminate the skunk odor.
First, two notes of caution:
The formula described below can cause blindness. Take sensible precautions to keep it away from the eyes. This may be tricky if the skunk sprayed the dog directly in the face.
Ingredients:
1 quart 3% hydrogen peroxide solution
¼ cup baking soda
1 tablespoon dishwashing liquid
Serving the Following areas for Groundhog or Woodchuck Removal:
Maine (Counties: Aroostook, Penobscot, Piscataquis, Hancock, Washington)
New Jersey (Counties: Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Somerset, Union)