My dog is biting his paw. How do I remove tree sap safely?

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I noticed my dog biting at his paw. It looks like he stepped in some tree sap. How do I remove that? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 3 years and 8 months old | 10 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

Thank you for contacting Pet Coach your question about Cooper. Massage the area with olive oil. If the sap has hardened, use a hair dryer on the lowest setting to soften it up first. After you have gotten all the sap out with olive oil, wash his paws in a dog shampoo and warm water. If the tree sap is really stubborn, you can use clippers to shave out those bits or make an appointment with a groomer to have it done. I hope this helps!

My dog is biting his paw. How do I remove tree sap safely?

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