Sometimes, it’s inevitable to have unwanted elements sticking to our pet’s coat. For instance, chewing gum stuck on your pup’s fur could be an uncomfortable experience for your pet and a challenge to remove. So, what do you usually do to remove this annoying grime from your lovely dog’s coat?
Depending on the type of coat your puppy has, it can be easy to get rid of chewing gums, burrs, and candies. The fastest way to remove them is using scissors to cut off the dingy area. But in some cases, it would be difficult to remove them because it’s not possible to hack them off.
Here are the common unwanted elements that might bother your dog and how to remove them:
- Bubble gum. If you spot gum on your pet’s topcoat, you can use ice cubes to freeze it temporarily. After successfully freezing it, gently remove the gum by breaking it into pieces. But a severely stuck gum might be a bit difficult to remove.
- For deep-seated chewing gum, try using peanut butter or other oils. Peanut butter’s oily properties can loosen the gum, making it easier to remove. Apply the butter and leave it for several minutes. Then, slowly remove the gum.
- Sweets. Perhaps you’ve already experienced sticking a melted candy on your skin. Gross right? If your pooch has lozenges, suckers, or candy canes stuck on his fur, using vegetable oil is the perfect solution.
- Burrs or seed vessels. After walking your dog outside, did you notice some burrs on your dog’s coat? If so, brushing them out is the simplest way to get rid of the burrs. Also, you can apply mink oil to gently make the coat slippery so burrs can be removed by brushing.
- Sap. Also, the sap is a common unwanted element your pooch might bring home with him. It’s sticky and may stick firmly on a dog’s coat. To remove it, use your hair dryer to make the sap softer. Add some mayonnaise or peanut butter to the coat with sap to reduce stickiness.
- Try using a toothcomb to brush off the sap. You can also bathe your dog with warm water to soften the sap while massaging it with mayo or peanut butter.
- Latex paint. If you accidentally splashed your dog with water-soluble paint, use warm water to remove it. Do not use paint thinner or turpentine to remove the paint, as they are toxic to animals. For oil-based paint, use mineral oil to remove them gently.
If you have successfully removed the paint, apply flour to clump up the area. Brush the powder mixture off with a toothcomb to remove it.
Following these tips are not guaranteed to achieve results, but there’s no harm in trying. Trimming the fur can be the last resort if the candy, gum, or paint stays on the coat, no matter how you remove it.
