THE SMELL OF SKUNK

A chemist has used an alkaline hydrogen peroxide compound to remove hydrogen sulfide from waste-gas streams in his laboratory.  This compound also destroys a class of chemicals called thiols, which are the major constituents of skunk spray.

One evening a neighbor’s cat had an encounter with a skunk and was exiled from the house.  The neighbors tried the usual remedies (tomato juice, etc) without success.  Krebaum suggested that they bathe the cat in a modified version of the laboratory reagent.  It worked, and the cat was allowed back into the house.

Here is the formula for pets”  1 quart 3% hydrogen peroxide (from a drug store) 1/4/ cup baking soda (sodium bicarbonate), and 1 teaspoon liquid soap.  Thoroughly bathe the animal, working the soapy solution  well into the fur and take care to avoid the eyes.

This remedy may also work for cleaning the front bumper of your car should you hit a skunk.

ONCE AGAIN, WELCOME TO RANDOLPH AND

LET’S KEEP OUR PETS SAFE!

SINCERELY,

STEPHEN R. SLAVINSKY

ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER

DENI GOLDMAN

ASSISTANT ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER