i had lived in a duplex once and my cat never previously had a yard, he was in heaven! then he met the skunk. he was sprayed 3 times in one year before we actually moved not because of the skunk. everyone i talked to, said tomato juice but truly it does not work. my cat was not tinged red but he did have an odor for a very long time, especially when it was damp.

i found this recipe in mother earth news - october/november 2010 issue. i have not had the need recently to concoct such a recipe but one just never knows. this recipe was submitted by richard gilbert of linwood, nova scotia.

1 quart 3 percent hydrogen peroxide

1/4 pound baking soda

bit of laundry detergent

according to the author this can be used not only on your pet, but can be used effectively on stairs and decks where the animal waited to be let in.