Lose the sap, not the dog.

[ohsoloco]

Well, it took me a while, but I FINALLY got the mill moved over to my house.  I couldn't set the mill up there until I got something to move logs around with, and about a month ago I picked up a New Holland LX885 skid steer  8) 

I was unloading some white pine logs today, and the inspector was out there checking things out.  Soooo, does anyone know a good, safe way to remove pine sap from dog fur   ???  She's a lab mix, so it's short hair I'm dealing with.  She does have a nice spiked hairdoo down one side of her now...that sap gives it "the wet look"   :D

[populus]

The staff veterinarian (my wife) says DON'T use petroleum distillate like kerosene. Very bad for the dog's liver.  She suggested clipping the fur and then shampooing.

[ohsoloco]

My first reaction to pine sap is paint thinner, but I didn't think this would be good for the pup even with a washing afterwards.  The way she sheds it may all be gone in a few hours  :

[sprucebunny]

How about pinesol on a rag ? Or a citrus hand cleaner ?

[Stump Jumper]

Pine sol works

It even works in Kirk Allen's hair :D :D :D :D

[james]

work butter or lard into the pitch  it should just come off with a little elbo grease 8) 8)

[ohsoloco]

Oooooh, she likes butter!   Lapped up half a container of oleo she snagged from the kitchen table  :D

[wiam]

Butter does NOT equal oleo :

Will

[ohsoloco]

I figgered someone would call me on that, since so many of us seem to like food so much on this forum  ;)  I love butter, but ya gotta have something in a round container that will spread right out of the fridge 

[Kirk_Allen]

As Stump Jumper pointed out, Pinesol WORKS! 

Im glad too.  Had it not worked I may have had to have my wife cut my hair...........................NOT ;D

Your dog will appreciate keeping his hair!  Give him a bath and just pour a capful onto the area with the sap.  It will come right off.

[Joe W]

I've come accross some pretty stickey situations and the best thing I've come accross is a product called GOO GONE.This stuff is awesome,it will take off crayons,tar,grease,bubble gum,oil,candle wax,asphalt,glue and oh ya tree sap.Good luck,Joe

[Cedarman]

I've used Lestoil on cedar sap. Put it on full strength, let it set a bit and should wash off.  We can't find Lestoil any more though. So I have the question, can any of you buy it in your area?

[Jeff]

Cedarman, do a google search. You can buy it all over on-line.

[Cedarman]

I have found a good bit over the internet, but wonder why it is not in the stores like it used to be.  We usta could buy it locally all the time.

[ohsoloco]

Cool, sounds like pine sol is the ticket 

[OLD_ JD]

what about alcohol ...it will probaly work and made him more then happy 8)

[Cedarman]

Now would this alcohol be applied internally or externally to the dog or yourself?

[OLD_ JD]

very IMPORTANT then u clean the dog first,give some to him as pain killer before u finnish the bottle ;D  :D :D

[Corley5]

Ether and it dries fast ;)  Just use caution around ignition sources ;D

[babylogger]

use peanutbutter like you would for getting bubble gum out of kids hair! dont use pine sol or lestoil! omg pine sol will burn a dogs skin! you wouldnt use it on your kids right? so dont use it on your animals. its not good for them. ok i think im over my panic attack ( sorry i seen someones pet after he drank anti freeze and now its just like a frozen picture in my mind)! so im a little heavy about stuff like this. and im sorry, i forgot whoever was looking for lestoil, they still sell it here. in redneck ny lol. if ya cant find it ill send some too you.

[Cedarman]

Thanks for the offer babylogger.  In So In hunting for Lestoil is kinda like looking for collectibles. It is such a joy when we find a place that carries it.

[ohsoloco]

I think I'll just let it wear off, her spike isn't nearly as noticeable now  :D