The Everything Labrador Retriever Book by Kim Campbell Thornton

Author:Kim Campbell Thornton
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Adams Media
Published: 2004-01-15T00:00:00+00:00

If your Lab's fur tends to develop a greasy feel between baths, rub in some dry cornmeal, cornstarch, or oatmeal to absorb the oil. Then brush it out. Double-check with the veterinarian to make sure the greasiness isn't caused by a skin condition.

Dealing with Skunk Odor

Face it — if you live in a rural, or even suburban, area and hunt or hike with your Lab, someday he's going to have a run-in with a skunk — and he's going to come out on the losing side. Before you let him back in the house, you'll want to eradicate that awful, disgusting scent he's sporting. Lots of remedies for removing skunk odor have been suggested, from bathing dogs in tomato juice to dousing them with Massengill douche. The following homemade solution will also work, and you can find the ingredients at most drugstores or grocery stores.

Mix one quart of 3-percent hydrogen peroxide, a quarter-cup of baking soda, and one teaspoon of liquid soap. Wet your Lab down to the skin, then apply the mixture. Work it through his fur and leave it on for several minutes. Rinse thoroughly. Make sure your Lab doesn't drink or lick any of the solution, and throw out any of the mixture you don't use. It's not safe to bottle and store this chemical combination.

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