[Jacob-list] Re: Skunk question

[Paintedrockfarm at aol.com]

I know in the veterinary end of things we get "skunked" animals often this  
time of year.  Tomato juice works but the key is NOT to rinse it off -- odd  
looking fleece, I'm sure!  Another "recipe" someone came up with, which  works 
well on dogs, cats, etc. from all reports thus far is:
 
1 pint bottle of hydrogen peroxide
 1/4 cup vinegar OR lemon juice 
3 +/- Tablespoons DAWN dishwashing liquid 
enough water to make a good lather
 
The vinegar serves as an breakdown of the enzymes in the skunk's "stink" --  
works well also on any pet odor removal and stains.  Dawn liquid is a great  
stripping agent for the oily base of skunkiness.  I'm not certain how  this may 
work on fleece, especially when trying to avoid the felting issue from  a 
good scrubbing.  I guess if skunk odor is going to ruin a fleece  anyway, it'd be 
worth a try!  Good luck!
 
Mike & Cheryl Terrano
_Painted  Rock Farm_ (http://members.aol.com/paintedrockfarm) 
Route 4 Box  726
Buckhannon, WV 26201-9205
(304) 457-6620 
_paintedrockfarm at aol.com_ (http://paintedrockfarm@aol.com/) 
Breeders of Registered Jacob  Sheep & French Angora  Rabbits
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