How to Clean Up an Oil Spill on Dog's Hair
- 1). Put the dog in a place where you can work on its coat safely, such as a porch, mud room or kitchen. Spread some newspaper underneath the animal. Put it on a leash to keep it in place while you work on the spot.
- 2). Rub a generous amount of vegetable oil or mineral oil into the dog's fur if the stain is motor oil or oil-based paint. Dab off the excess with paper towels. Repeat until the spot is removed.
- 3). Sprinkle flour or cooking starch into the fur to absorb the oil you've applied. Comb it through the fur with a wide-tooth comb.
- 4). Bathe the dog with warm water and diluted liquid dish soap for grease to remove any residue of oil and flour.
- 5). Remove tar from a dog's fur with petroleum jelly or shortening. Apply it to the spot and let it sit until the substance softens. Wipe the residue away with paper towels and wash the dog with dish soap and water.