How to Get Wax Out of Dog Hair

According to Samantha Woodlands, owner and operator of Doggie Wash Boutique in San Diego, California getting wax or any sticky substance out of a dog's hair is time consuming but fairly simple. Woodlands reports that not all breeds of dogs have the same texture and therefore some dog hair will respond differently than others when trying to remove wax. In general however, the same wax removal technique is widely used in the dog grooming community.

Things You'll Need

  • Mineral or baby oil
  • Cotton ball
  • Metal grooming comb
  • Dog grooming table
  • Bath tub/shower
  • Dog shampoo
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Instructions

    • 1

      Place your dog on a dog grooming table and secure the neck harness over your dog's neck. This will ensure that your dog is secure and does not move too excessively while removing the wax.

    • 2

      Soak a cotton ball with mineral or baby oil and rub the cotton ball over the hair that has wax in it. Make sure the hair and wax is thoroughly coated with oil.

    • 3

      Comb through the hair with your metal grooming comb. The oil will work to loosen the wax while you are combing through the hair.

    • 4

      Repeat this process until the hair has broken free from the wax.

    • 5

      Bathe your dog with dog shampoo in a tub or shower to wash away the excess wax and oil.