Pawfect Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 Need advice for a friend on how to get tree sap out of a dog's coat! They're short coated breeds, so you can't cut it out. (been washing and washing to no avail!). They even tried internet remedies like butter and olive oil (even a touch of WD40)....nothing worked! Thanks in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xKALIx Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 I have some of that 'big kev' citrus based cleaner that works on sticky stuff. not sure if they sell it anymore but the citrus based ones usually work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nekhbet Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 something alcohol based. If you have some vodka or strong alcohol use that, or some nail polish remover on a cotton ball, make sure you the rinse the dog. Never pour the solvent onto the dog use a cotton ball, or tissue etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bedazzledx2 Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 I got black tar off a dogs feet using the orange based stuff remover I got from Bunnings (can't remember the name but its the one that works on sticky tape, chewing gum etc) Use a cotton ball and work on it bit by bit and when you're finished give the dog a good bath with dog shampoo and conditioner. Need advice for a friend on how to get tree sap out of a dog's coat!They're short coated breeds, so you can't cut it out. (been washing and washing to no avail!). They even tried internet remedies like butter and olive oil (even a touch of WD40)....nothing worked! Thanks in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pawfect Posted January 8, 2011 Author Share Posted January 8, 2011 Thank guys. Trying to avoid the citrus stuff cause the staffy will run a mile at the smell (will be our last resort). Will start trying these ideas out... Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
di_dee1 Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 Ti tree oil? I know it is good as it got bubblegum out of my hair and off my skin when I was a kid but am not sure of the safety of it for dogs. Maybe ring your vet and ask? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sas Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 OMG from Plush Puppy has helped get all sorts of things out of coat for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogsfevr Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 ice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poodlemum Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 ice Interesting suggestion - I know it works for gum. I was going to suggest TiTree oil, as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feistylady Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 http://www.ehow.com/how_5965942_remove-tre...p-dog-hair.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pawfect Posted January 8, 2011 Author Share Posted January 8, 2011 Thanks - i'm forwarding all the suggestions on. Will be interesting to see the outcome of each! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WreckitWhippet Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 DO NOT use anything like "Disolve-it" or similar, even if you don't get it on the skin, there will be reactions to it. If you aren't showing your dog. just let it wear out naturally, it will take a couple of weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pawfect Posted January 8, 2011 Author Share Posted January 8, 2011 (edited) DO NOT use anything like "Disolve-it" or similar, even if you don't get it on the skin, there will be reactions to it.If you aren't showing your dog. just let it wear out naturally, it will take a couple of weeks. For one of the dogs this is possible, but the staffy actually has got it stuck in and around her ear (no idea how she did this!). Her ear was actually stuck down to her head when they found her! I'd imagine that it'd annoy her just leaving it. She has very sensitive skin too, so chemicals are a worry.... :D Edited January 8, 2011 by Pawfect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyntahn Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 Try eucalyptis oil. It dissolves glue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubiton Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 I ended up using dishwashing liquid a few times to get it out of her hair between the toes (and some of the hair ended up being plucked out) - that is a few times on the same afternoon. HOrrible stuff sap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mason_Gibbs Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 I used to use Johnsons baby oil to get sap out of my horses coat, dont think you get it in australia though but there must be an equivilant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judy69 Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 My Chi had sap on one of his legs and I got it off by massaging some of his dog shampoo which contains eucalyptus in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xena98 Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 Try eucalyptis oil. It dissolves glue. I had my kelpie with tree sap and had used eucalyptus oil and it got it out but by god it was tedious Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pawfect Posted January 10, 2011 Author Share Posted January 10, 2011 Thanks for the new suggestions (i'm forwarding on). I haven't heard from them if anything has worked so far - fingers crossed something has! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff'n'Toller Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 You can get adhesive remover swabs from the chemist, the brand is generally Zoff, they are with the bandages as we use it to dissolve adhesive on elastoplast. You can use it on hair/skin but you must wipe the hair and skin thoroughly with water (or preferably clean water rinse) afterward and absolutely do not get it into the eyes or into the ears!! Otherwise it works quite well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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