And, of course, no one wants to be assailed by a skunk’s pungent spray. If you suspect a skunk problem, check out these steps ...

1 teaspoon (or more) liquid soap. Once the hydrogen peroxide is mixed with baking soda, it will fizz quite vigorously. Apply immediately to the dog and massage it into the fur.

The striped skunk has the ability to “spray a yellowish, nauseating musk” from glands in its butt that can cause temporary blindness and leave behind a putrid smell, according to N.C. Wildlife.

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Q: A couple of years ago, you gave a remedy for getting rid of skunk smell. Could you reprint that since my dog has had a couple of close calls and I want to be prepared. Healthy skunks are mellow ...