Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Getting Rid of Skunk Smells in the Home
A reader recently asked about getting rid of skunky smells...Here are the helpful replies from our readers! Thanks as always, you guys. :)
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TOMATO JUICE
Sent in by Vicki:
"TRY POURING TOMATO JUICE ON THE SPOT. TOMATO JUICE WORKS ON PETS WHO HAVE BEEN SPRAYED ON BY SKUNKS SO WHY NOT HOUSES?"
BURY IT & TOMATO JUICE
Sent in by Bev:
"If it's shoes, bury them in soft dirt for a couple of days. If clothes & people, put 4 large cans of tomato juice, cheap brand ok, in warm bathwater. Let clothes set 24 hrs or more then wash as usual. You can also bath animals in it too. It worked for my husband."
APPLE CIDER VINEGAR
Dorina wrote:
" Acidic recipe:
A rinse made of a mixture of 2/3 water and 1/3 organic apple cider vinegar could work, too, but make sure not to get such acidic ingredients in the dog's eyes." (from www.care2.com/greenliving/deskunking-your-dog.html )
FABRIC SOFTENER
Dorina wrote:
"In the same care2 article, the comments section -- a poster noted she used diluted Downy fabric softener to get rid of the smell on her pet. While I don't know about using such a thing on my pet, I would try it in a spray bottle on my couch, carpet, etc."
VINEGAR
Dorina had one more brainwave...(lol)
"Hi again,
I just was reading articles on removing odors from homes and bam...there it was and I was amazed I didn't think of it myself especially since the other deskunker had it in it.
Vinegar!
Try placing vinegar in some bowls around the home overnight to remove the odor of the skunk in the house. It works on so many other odors and is natural and inexpensive...well worth trying.
Good luck!
Dorina"
BAKING SODA, PEROXIDE AND DOG SHAMPOO REMEDY
Submitted by Jane, "Mom to 6 Canine Boys"
"Mix together 1/2 cup baking soda, 1 pint peroxide and 1 teaspoon dog shampoo. Immediately poor on dog and let stand a few minutes before washing out. This works wonderfully."
Submitted by Joyce from Arkansas:
"This was posted in a sportsman magizine. To remove skunk odor, mix together one quart of peroxide, one cup of baking soda and a squirt of Dawn dishwashing liquid. This has to be mixed at the time of use, can not be mixed and stored. The dawn breaks down the skunk odor oils and the peroxide and baking soda foam it away."Labels: baking soda, cleaning, Dawn liquid, dogs, natural, odor removal, peroxide, pets, skunk
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Wednesday, December 12, 2007
Homemade Gifts for Cats - Reader's Ideas
Here's an idea I received from one of our newsletter subscribers, on an easy gift to make for your (or someone else's) pet kitty cat!
Gifts for my cats:I find that most fancy toys that I get for my cats from the store completly bore them. Little balls and fuzzy mice entertain them but their favorite toy is one that I made for them. All you need to do is wrap a small piece of felt around a tiny jingle bell and tie it off with a few pieces of dangling yarn. My cats go crazy for this thing. Try it, maybe yours will like it too!Labels: cats, homemade pet toys, pet gifts, pets
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Wednesday, October 10, 2007
Cheap Dog Toys Idea - Submitted by a Reader
This is in "answer" to Tina D. from Texas: Our dog (Beagle/Basset) loves stuffed toys whether they squeek or not, the bigger the better. She likes the ones that are as big as she is. I ran across a goldmine of cheap stuffed animals at the GOODWILL (better deal than even WalMart)! We love to watch our Mitzi try and try to get the non-squeeking ones to squeek! Ha. She eventually tears her toys up over time, but usually uses them as a security blanket. She gets so excited when it is time to put her leash on to go walking, that she runs frantically around to find a toy to hold in her mouth, so that she can sit quietly long enough for the leash to be fastened. She came up with that solution herself, otherwise we would never have been able to rein in that uncontrollable joy!
Submitted by Maureen from Indiana. Thanks Maureen!Labels: dog toys, pet toys, pets
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Sunday, March 11, 2007
Homemade Pet Food and Treats
Still on the topic of pet food (the last post was about mine and some other readers tubby pets!), here are a few homemade treats and pet food recipes posted on the KCnM website that you pet lovers will enjoy trying out. Included are a number of treats for birds - plus a peanut butter dog treat recipe that pooches will love! Dog Biscuit Recipe & Bird Treats RecipesLabels: animals, bird feeders, bird watching, birds, dog biscuits, homemade pet treats, hummingbirds, pets
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Readers Questions - Help for Overweight Pets
I've had a few emails recently from readers about how to help their cats and dogs to lose weight! With two tubby cats of my own, I'd also love to hear from you readers on how we can help our beloved pets - safely - lose a bit of the pudge. :) E-mail me anytime at christina@happyslob.com to submit your ideas.Labels: cats, dogs, overweight, pet food, pets, readers questions, readers tips
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