How to Get Paint off Your Dog

Dogs have a sense of devotion and love that is built into their temperament. Many dogs are pulled by their nature to stay at their master's side whenever possible. Dog owners cherish this trait, but it can mean that the dog regularly gets in the way of household activities. If your dog gets too close and becomes doused in paint, you'll need to clean your dog before he begins licking off the toxic chemicals.

Things You'll Need

  • Warm water
  • Dog shampoo
  • Vegetable oil (for oil-based paint)
  • White Flour (for oil-based paint)
  • Dog brush
  • Towel
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Instructions

    • 1

      Lead your dog into the bathroom as quickly as possible.

    • 2

      Place the dog in a tub if he has latex paint on him. Rinse him with warm water and massage in the dog shampoo. Rinse all the shampoo from your dog's fur and brush him thoroughly. Repeat this process until all paint is removed.

    • 3

      Massage vegetable or mineral oil into oil-based paints that have landed in your dog's fur. Cover the treated area with flour and allow it to clump. Remove the flour and oil mix by combing or brushing your dog's fur thoroughly. Repeat this process until all paint is removed.

    • 4

      Rinse your dog with warm water and massage him until the dog's fur appears smooth and back to its normal texture.

    • 5

      Dry your dog with towel and brush him with a dog brush.