Sam&Saki Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 (edited) So this morning, while eating breakfast out in the sunshine with Saki happily running around, I noticed she had a large, dirty pink congealed patch of fur on her upper rear left leg. I just about had a heart attack, thinking it was a big messy wound, but upon closer examination it smelled like strawberry flavoured confectionary. It was chewing gum she'd somehow gotten out of the rubbish bin and on to herself I usually work from home but since I'm at work today I didn't have time to get it out of her coat before leaving, and my Dad is dogsitting her for today. Now it seems my Dad googled how to get chewing gum out of a dog's coat and some idiot has put an article online about washing your dog with WD40 So that's what he did. I went nuts at him over the phone about how if any of the WD40 gets absorbed into her skin or licked off by her it is toxic; so insisted he wash THAT out with dish washing liquid immediately, which he grudgingly agreed to do. So when I get home from work tonight I'll have a dog who has has chewing gum, WD40 and dishwashing liquid in one day - would I be correct in assuming the dishwashing liquid will get the WD40 out? But not the chewing gum? How do I get the chewing gum out of her coat? & also ensure there's no WD40 (or dishwashing liquid) left in it? Edited October 27, 2009 by Sam&Saki Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poodlefan Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 So this morning, while eating breakfast out in the sunshine with Saki happily running around, I noticed she had a large, dirty pink congealed patch of fur on her upper rear left leg.I just about had a heart attack, thinking it was a big messy wound, but upon closer examination it smelled like strawberry flavoured confectionary. It was chewing gum she'd somehow gotten out of the rubbish bin and on to herself I usually work from home but since I'm at work today I didn't have time to get it out of her coat before leaving, and my Dad is dogsitting her for today. Now it seems my Dad googled how to get chewing gum out of a dog's coat and some idiot has put an article online about washing your dog with WD40 So that's what he did. I went nuts at him over the phone about how if any of the WD40 gets absorbed into her skin or licked off by her it is toxic; so insisted he wash THAT out with dish washing liquid immediately, which he grudgingly agreed to do. So when I get home from work tonight I'll have a dog who has has chewing gum, WD40 and dishwashing liquid in one day - would I be correct in assuming the dishwashing liquid will get the WD40 out? But not the chewing gum? How do I get the chewing gum out of her coat? & also ensure there's no WD40 (or dishwashing liquid) left in it? Baby oil works a treat on gum (great for removing elastoplast without pain). Put some on, leave for a few minutes and it should be easy to pull out. I'd recommend a thorough bath afterwards. Frankly if the gum isn't anywhere too unsightly, I'd just cut it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tru Borders Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 No advice for you Sam ..... But OMG your story is freakin hilarious!!!!!! :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam&Saki Posted October 27, 2009 Author Share Posted October 27, 2009 Thanks Poodlfan, I can get some baby oil on the way home, if you think it will work on a Spitz coat? It's on the top hip area of her rear leg, really is very large and obvious, would much prefer not to cut her coat if at all possible! Thanks HuskyHeaven I'm now imagining I'll have to get something else to get the dishwashing liquid off and then something else to get that off and then something else to get that off and at the end of the day the chewy will still be stuck there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clyde Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 I'm gum phobic so couldn't bring myself to try to wash it out or touch it, I would just cut it out with thinning scissors so you don't leave a hole. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ness Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 Wonder if something like Zoff would work. That is what I had recommended for removing glue when I was gluing my girls ears down as a pup. Not sure if it would work on chewing gum or not but you get it at the chemist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tru Borders Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 My advice on options : Motor oil Bright Pink aerosol spray can more chewing gum/hubba bubba honey grease red wine super glue Pantene Any of these will solve your problems, I guarantee it :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam&Saki Posted October 27, 2009 Author Share Posted October 27, 2009 I've been told eucalyptus oil works so might try that first, then baby oil. Don't want to cut if can help it! But HuskyHeaven - LIES ALL LIES!!! Was it YOU that wrote the article that my Dad read and believed? The elderly can't always differentiate between good internet advice and bad internet advice, you know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bindii Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 LOL this reminds me of a Simpsons episode hahahaha. Go for the Eucalyptus, but as i said in the spitz forum try not to get it directly on her skin too much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poodlefan Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 Baby oil works on dissolving gum... what the gum is on doesn't matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tru Borders Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 I use Bosistos Eucalyptus spray for everything!!! Sore bones, stains, everything. Its magic Get it in the supermarket. Green and red can with a parrot on it. amazing stuff. Not my fault your old man believes everything I say Sam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam&Saki Posted October 27, 2009 Author Share Posted October 27, 2009 Ah cool spanx Haha oh yeah there was an episode on gum in Lisa's hair, wasn't there? Peanut butter to get the gum out, honey to get the peanut butter out, mayo to get the honey out... This does feel kinda similar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bjelkier Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 Do we get pics of this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam&Saki Posted October 27, 2009 Author Share Posted October 27, 2009 Didn't get any this morning, had to run off to work; but might get some photos when I get home Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oakway Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 WD40 will bring out chewing Gum. It's only oil. Just wash the area well after use. Dogs don't absorb through their skin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teebs Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 No advice for you Sam ..... But OMG your story is freakin hilarious!!!!!! :D Exaclty what i thought too :nahnah: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shmoo Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 I'm gum phobic so couldn't bring myself to try to wash it out or touch it, I would just cut it out with thinning scissors so you don't leave a hole.Good luck! Ditto. Just the thought of your story makes my stomach churn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poodle wrangler Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 ....... Dogs don't absorb through their skin. Dunno about this..................... Think of all those spot-on flea/ tick treatments that are absorbed thru skin e.g. Advantix, Frontline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clyde Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 Exactly right Poodle Wrangler! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genghis Kahn Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 ....... Dogs don't absorb through their skin. Dunno about this..................... Think of all those spot-on flea/ tick treatments that are absorbed thru skin e.g. Advantix, Frontline. I bet she smells wonderful. To get your gum out use citrus oil, available from hardware stores or get some lemon essence from the supermarket (same thing) You might need to dab it on the gum a few times but it will get it out eventually. good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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