bskeeter Posted July 31, 2006 Report Share Posted July 31, 2006 We had our pine trees trimmed and now we have pine sap dripping into our dogs fenced yard. Of course, its getting onto the dogs fur. :mad: Does anyone know of something that will get this nasty stuff out of their fur. I really, really don't want to cut it out. I have tried rubbing alcohol, but it seems to dry out the hair. Any help I can get would be great. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fooshuman Posted July 31, 2006 Report Share Posted July 31, 2006 Oh man i can't believe i am giving this info away for free! But Goop yes the hand cleanner company may have what you need. http://www.goophandcleaner.com/groomers_v2.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allie+Tess&Kipp Posted July 31, 2006 Report Share Posted July 31, 2006 I use nail polish remover, then rinse off with water. Works great on my horse, too. Allie + Tess & Kipp http://weebordercollie.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nancy in AZ Posted July 31, 2006 Report Share Posted July 31, 2006 There's also some stuff called D-solve It that has citrus oil in it. I've used it on gummy stuff and it works well. It's non-toxic, if I remember correctly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerrigan Posted July 31, 2006 Report Share Posted July 31, 2006 Folks, peanut butter works great for getting out tree sap. You work it in with your fingers and let it dry - works like magic. Then you can either wipe it off, brush it out or give a bath. The best thing is that the dog can lick it off and it won't hurt the dog. I always keep a small jar of cheap peanut butter on hand for this. Mineral oil, baby oil or vegetable oil will work also. I like the peanut butter because it stays where you put it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bskeeter Posted July 31, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2006 Thanks everyone for the tips -- free ones too -- . I'll definitely be giving them a try cause this stuff is turning my Newfie into a matted MESS!!! Poor Girl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HCBell Posted July 31, 2006 Report Share Posted July 31, 2006 Plain ole laundry powder (like Tide) can get it out, pretty easily. I got that stuff ALL over my car and after months of experimenting laundry detergent got it out. Try making a solution of it and removing it a spot at a time. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixie_Girl Posted July 31, 2006 Report Share Posted July 31, 2006 Well, this may seem like adding insult to injury, but Pine-sol gets it out great! Oh, and they will be pine fresh with out the mess! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue R Posted August 1, 2006 Report Share Posted August 1, 2006 I second Linda's suggestion of Pine-Sol. Works wonders and rinses out well. Best wishes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debbie Crowder-BaaramuLuke Posted August 1, 2006 Report Share Posted August 1, 2006 BEFORE A BATH you can use a bit of W/D40 to remove the pine sap. You could dpray some on a gauze square or rag and rub the stuff away, then bathe well to remove the whole mess. I hesitate to suggest it for the obvious "not meant for animals" truth of it, but truly, I have used it on dogs and horses prior to washing and never sickened one yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flrpwr52 Posted August 2, 2006 Report Share Posted August 2, 2006 I use Avon's Skin So Soft for any sticky messes on any part of the dogs. I have used it on gum, tree sap, oil, and glue. It has worked on all of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silhouettestable Posted August 2, 2006 Report Share Posted August 2, 2006 Another idea is mayonaisse. I don't think I've tried it on my dog's yet, but I've used in on my own feet and my daughter's after walking down to the lake at my mom's cottage. There are drippy white pines all over there and it's impossible to get to the lake without walking in some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordi44 Posted August 2, 2006 Report Share Posted August 2, 2006 You might try any oil - like veg. or olive oil and work it in good. We use it to groom our wool breed sheep to help break up the dirt - also adds more oil to the fleece. Dawn dish detergent works wonders for most things - fortunately, that's one mess I've never had, but it did get something oily/greasy that a cat had gotten into - and Dawn is the best brand I've ever found for that. Good for cleaning spots on clothes and about anything else too. Good luck - I feel for you - I thought my kids were good at getting messy - I need a way to eliminate stick tights from our property - but it's not going to happen. The more I pull out of the dogs' coats, the more they get into the next time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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