Re: dog fell in cesspool

On 29 Nov 2003 09:44:43 -0800, [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Colleen) wrote:

Hi Colleen,

I don't now what kind of odors you are dealing with, but I do know
what gets skunk odor out. (and other "natural type" stinky stuff).

1 quart of peroxide, regular drugstore type, 3%
1 tsp dish detergent  (surfactant)
1/4 cup baking soda.

Wet the dog, and mix this formula immediately priot to applying to the
dog's coat.   (It is the oxygen bubbles that do the trick).  Work in
well and rinse when the foaming stops.

This will bleach some items and also affect the dog's coat color
(slightly).    I have no idea about what to do for chemical type of
odors.

DD

>> 
>> I wouldn't worry too much about it other than follow your vet's advice
>> about observing your dog. I had a similar experience earlier this year
>> when my dog fell into my neighbour's septic tank that had been opened
>> for repairs. Luckily it had been drained and only some three inches of
>> mostly liquid stuff was left at the bottom, but my dog had managed to
>> cover himself completely with it.
>> 
>> His barking woke me up at 3 AM in January. The stuff was surprisingly
>> greasy and it took three hot baths to get most of it off. He came
>> through fine without any ill effects.
>> 
>> -Zotin
>
>Yes, this too was a 'septic tank'. Mango too was surprisingly greasy
>and so far he has had four baths (LONG ones)and he still smells of it.
>I think there are also chemicals in it so I'll probably be worrying
>about long-term affects FOREVER.
>So far he has shown no ill-affects at all. He ate and drank normally
>and was frisky as ever. No trauma either because he already went back
>and sniffed the area (now covered of course).
>
>Good time to remind others not only of the obvious dangers of
>something like an uncovered septic tank, but how we should always make
>SURE our little ones are safe (especially in the middle of chaos). How
>many sad stories have we heard of a little child or dog getting hit
>while backing out of a driveway, or falling into a pool or hot-tub or
>getting at poisons, etc.?
>
>This incident could have easily been avoided if only I would have put
>Mango in an enclosed room. I'd rather endure his barking and
>door-scratching than go through the drama endured yesterday.