Sticky Tree Sap

[julie madin]

Does anyone have any tips please on a safe way to remove cypress tree sap from a puppy. Its mainly on his back area as he seems to be drawn to hiding his "finds" under the tree. The vet advised glycerine but it doesnt seem to work.

[Philip Hall]

I was going to say a trip to the beach but I've just noticed you live in Derbyshire.....the salt water and sand works wonders on the old Cypress juice.

[Nick & Sue Britton]

Hi Julie,

Darcy often comes in with sticky patches on her. I use baby wipes, rubbing gently and they seem to work a treat for what ever is the sticky substance she has on her!

Love to all

 

 

 

 

 

[Teresa]

I take sticky things of my girls coats with horse mane conditioner, diluted (1 part to 3 parts water). I soak the area and then gently brush out whatever it's in there! Not sure if it works in all situations, but it has never failed me!

[Christina Gray]

In my case, the battle is with pine sap, but from what I understand this works with any really sticky stuff except tar.

 

Butter. Rub it in, then gently comb.

 

So far, it has worked really well, and there's no chemicals. Other people I know recommend peanut butter, or any vegetable oil, but from my experience, butter works just fine.