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Paint On Fur

Since pets are playful and curious creatures they are likely to get into things that they shouldn't. This includes paint, however it is pretty easy to remove with simple first aid.

Symptoms

Paint on Fur

Steps

If it is oiled based paint remove it by putting a small amount of turpentine on a rag

Hold the rag against the paint to soften it and remove it

After the paint comes off immediately wash the turpentine with soap and water

Another way to remove the oil based paint is by using vegetable oil by rubbing large amounts of oil on the paint and blot it with paper towels, repeat this several times

Rub some flour or starch into the fur to absorb the oil

Use a wide-toothed comb to remove everything and then use diluted dish liquid soap like Dawn or Joy and rinse thoroughly to remove the powder and oil

For latex or wax paint apply ice directly to the paint to make it brittle and then peel the paint off with a comb or your fingers

Wash the rest out with soap and water

Warnings

Make sure that your dog does not try to lick the turpentine, make sure it's all washed off

Tips

Flour and vegetable oil is another way to remove oil based paint however it takes longer to remove the paint

If there is a lot of paint on your dog then apply Crisco to the contamination areas and then lather your dog with Dawn and let it soak for 5-10 minutes, then rinse off, you may need to repeat this a few times

You may also remove paint-encrusted fur with electric clippers

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