TINMANPDX Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 Any suggestions as to the best way to remove tree sap from doggy fur? My boy is a sticky mess - I even had a difficult time getting the stuff off of my own hands. I recall using baby oil once to remove tar that got on my feet at the beach, but wonder if it is safe to use on dogs. Quote Theresa (Tess) Mom to Elliott (Sol Flasher) and Lea (PTL Lea) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KF_in_Georgia Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 Anything oily will help cut the goo. You can use olive oil, cooking oil, etc., and they'll all be safe for your boy. Apply a bit of oil, rub it in to a section of fur, then rub the fur between your fingers cushioned with a paper towel to get oil and goo off. Good luck. Quote Kathy and Q (CRT Qadeer from Fuzzy's Cannon and CRT Bonnie) and Jane (WW's Aunt Jane from Trent Lee and Aunt M); photos to come. Missing Silver (5.19.2005-10.27.2016), Tigger (4.5.2007-3.18.2016), darling Sam (5.10.2000-8.8.2013), Jacey-Kasey (5.19.2003-8.22.2011), and Oreo (1997-3.30.2006) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sambuca Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 Baby oil should be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddibear Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 Mayonnaise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TINMANPDX Posted October 11, 2012 Author Share Posted October 11, 2012 Anything oily will help cut the goo. You can use olive oil, cooking oil, etc., and they'll all be safe for your boy. Apply a bit of oil, rub it in to a section of fur, then rub the fur between your fingers cushioned with a paper towel to get oil and goo off. Good luck. Baby oil should be fine. Mayonnaise All good suggestions - and greatly appreciated! Thanks Quote Theresa (Tess) Mom to Elliott (Sol Flasher) and Lea (PTL Lea) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 Peanut butter-let your houndie do the work for you--let um lick it off! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oscarsmom Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 baby oil is fine. if it is safe for a baby it should be fine for the hounds. I know from personal experience that rubbing alcohol takes sap off of cars, but would not recommend it for dogs though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TINMANPDX Posted October 11, 2012 Author Share Posted October 11, 2012 Thanks all. I used olive oil and a flea comb followed by baby wipes. Did the trick! :-) Quote Theresa (Tess) Mom to Elliott (Sol Flasher) and Lea (PTL Lea) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cleptogrey Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 dawn dish detergent w/o water remember w/ any of the oils suggested above- wipe w/ a paper towel, do not add water, that will help move the tar/sap off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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