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My dog is biting his paw. How do I remove tree sap safely?
Updated on September 23, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 3 years and 8 months old | 10 lbs
I noticed my dog biting at his paw. It looks like he stepped in some tree sap. How do I remove that?
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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS
Veterinarian
Published on January 11, 2019
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!
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