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ashcatash asked in PetsCats · 10 years ago

How do I get pine sap out of my cat's fur?

I'm not sure how she got into it, but it feels sticky and hard, and is clumping her fur. I've tried everything, even water, which she hates.

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  • 10 years ago
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    scissors is the only way.

    Note: cutting the pine sap hair out may look bad for a short while be the fur will soon grow out and you will never know it was there...it will take about a month for it to grow back in fully.

  • 10 years ago

    Call a vet and ask before anything. There are some strong cleaners out there that really work for pine sap. Otherwise just cut off the hair that is clumping. It'll grow back.

  • Ocimom
    Lv 7
    10 years ago

    Sap is hard to get off of car windows, clothes and your hands! I would put some cornstarch powder on her coat first to identify where the sap is and then have someone hold the cat and use a small pair of scissors to cut it off the coat.

    There really is no good shampoo to get sap off the fur. I also would be keeping the cat inside or supervised outside so it doesn't happen again.

  • 5 years ago

    The best thing to use is mineral or olive oil, with olive oil being the best. You must realize that a cat is going to lick the area and you don t want your cat to ingest anything toxic, which will add to your problems. My cat won t sit still for any length of time (even with help) so it won t hurt to let it soak in and get a steal/ coarse tooth comb and work it through to get the sap out. Skin s going to be sensitive so I used an oatmeal soap. More than one shampoo will be needed to get the sap & oil out.

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  • Anonymous
    10 years ago

    Dawn dish soap can be used. You can also try olive oil or peanut butter. Those usually work because of the high level of oil in it (the olive oil obviously). If it gets softened enough you can use a flea comb if you have one and try combing the sap out. If you are not able to get it out you may have to take your kitty to the vet or groomer and have it shaved out.

    Source(s): vet tech 10+ years
  • ?
    Lv 4
    10 years ago

    Goo Be Gone

    Takes out sap

    Source(s): dog with sap in fur
  • Anonymous
    10 years ago

    If you're able to, try cutting out the clump. Otherwise, I'd take her to the vet and ask them.

  • 10 years ago

    Dawn dish soap. Works for everything my cats have ever gotten into.

  • FIRE JK im a horrible person no try soapy water or something recomended by the vet or somethin :)

  • 10 years ago

    Hmmmmm,I would try Dawn Dishwashing Soap. or maybe try peanut butter like gum in your hair. hope this helps

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