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07-17-05, 03:10 PM

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my dog stinks!

my dog just rolled in a dead fox. he stinks soooo bad. i dont want to buy something for it so does anybody know a home remedy?? pleeease help!

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07-17-05, 03:25 PM

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Bathing dog with its regular shampoo will more than likely take care of the odor problem. Shampoo thoroughly and rinse. Shampoo again and rinse.

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07-17-05, 04:33 PM

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If odor persists, a vet-recommended recipe for skunk and dead animal odor can be used.

1 bottle hydrogen peroxide
1/2 bottle water
1/4 cup baking soda
1 teaspoon dog shampoo

Mix hydrogen peroxide with water. Add baking soda and dog shampoo. Mix and pour into a squirt bottle/sprayer. Spray entire bottle onto dog, being careful not to get it directly into his eyes/nose. Let everything stand for 5 to 10 minutes while working the solution into his fur. Rinse.

Hydrogen peroxide can bleach fabrics, so proceed with caution. It can also affect color of dog fur.

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07-18-05, 09:24 AM

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Why do they pick the most disgusting things to roll in?!

Earlier this spring mine rolled around on a dead fish in the mud. A bath pretty much took care of the smell. He was a little stinky the first few days.

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07-21-05, 09:35 PM

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Some feel that dogs roll in disgusting smelly things to mask their own scent. Others feel that they like the disgusting smell.

http://www.manuelsweb.com/poop_rolling.htm

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07-22-05, 12:50 PM

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One of mine recently presented me with a still limp, wet Vole by dropping it in my lap.

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07-24-05, 09:42 PM

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Mine bring me dead birds, moles and rats. Gross. At least the cat brings me live birds...

~Kay

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