Oh what has my dog done now....
 

Well, somehow my dog, Austin, got the gate open and went into my garage... and spilled 8 quarts of trans fluid all over the floor that I just just drained out of a car today.

Anyone have any suggestions for cleaning her up? I used my shampoo after wiping most of it off, but she got it up all 4 legs and across her whole underside. The shampoo did an ok job, but theres still residue all over her.

Austin is on the left, Solo is on the right.

If I were you, I'd get her to a vet immediately.
 

I don't know about tranny fluid, but even if a dog walks through antifreeze and then licks his paws, he's most likely going to die. Never, ever, ever leave fluids of any sort from your car where a dog can get to it. I hope it's not too late.
Good Luck.

Change his filter and gasket and he's good for another 100K miles.

Sorry, couldn't help it.

I imagine that since it's a petroleum distillate that it is poisonous to some degree. Also, dog skin is pretty sensitive. The dog has hair to protect it so it has a thin epidermis, which means live tissue is near the surface, easily irritated.

I'll bet a very high lanolin content cream would help. Lanolin is a natural skin oil, so it is very unlikely to further irritate the dog's skin. I'd stay clear of medicated creams, the skin is already likely to be irritated. Also, I'd go easy using detergents (shampoo, etc). Use a mild soap followed by a water rinse and then slather on the lanolin. The fluid is already able to dissolve oils to some degree, drying the skin a lot. Using excessive amounts of detergents would dry the skin even more. Instead, I'd use the high lanolin cream to 'clean' excess hydaulic fluid from his hair and body.

The dog is probably going to spend a lot of time licking hydraulic fluid off it's hair, even after you've cleaned. Also lick off excess lanolin. All of that may induce vomiting. Look out.

I would think you might want to consult with a vet on this, just to be on the safe side.

I hope you're no longer reading these posts and
 

You've gone to the vet with your dog. But just in case, go here....

http://www.workingdogs.com/doc0175.htm

Get some of that Permatex brand orange oil base hand cleaner, dillute it some, and apply liberally. Perhaps even radically. It works well for oil spots on clothes as well, rub it in just before laundering. I would imagine there might be some good oil to apply afterwards to prevent excess drying that would not be an irritant -- olive or mineral oil maybe?

I'm pretty sure anti-freeze is a lot worse than the various oils, though they are to be desired internally either of course.

I'll have to agree with Palangi here, a vet consultaion might be a good idea.

She is doing much better today, back to her lively self again. No visible skin irration that I can see. I think I was able to get the majority of it off her before it could cause any damage. As timing would have it, she has her bi-annual check up tomorrow, she will be staying with the vet all day.

Just a note.

That hand cleaner is also good when the dog has a talk with a skunk !!!

I perfer the stuff with Lanolin.

Howdy johnhef,
You might consider a pro groomer. They will have the products to and experience to clean her up. Your dog will never be a "regular" dog again.

Next time, to kill skunk stink...try a full can of tomato sauce.....large cafeteria size.

Not sure if it was coating the dog with it,( You have to leave it on over nite.) or the stink of the skunk...but my dog will not chase skunks anymore. :D



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I worked and lived at a hot springs resort in the hills north of Napa in the early 90s. Two or three times a month, I'd come to work in the morning and we'd had a close encounter with a skunk in the night. God it was strong, but it was kinda like smelling salts in a wierd way. Woke you right up and sobered you up if you needed it. :D

Dawn works pretty well for dissolving greasy oils, and isn't too harsh. I'd still get that dog to a vet ASAP, or at least call them.

Skunk: the oil needs to be oxidized - dilute hydrogen peroxide with a gentle detergent works much better than the folklore cures, of which there are many.

Watch the eyes, and the oxidizing solution needs to be rinsed off after a few minutes unless you want your black lab to be a chocolate lab.

I picked the recipe up out of an old Chemical & Engineering News years ago, and have used it successfully on several occassions. There are several peroxide-based recipes on the web.

Animal Poison Control
 

It sounds like you have things under control but just for everyone's future reference, here's the toll free number for animal poison control: (888) 426-4435. We have it posted on the fridge just in case.

BTW, a few years ago I made the mistake of opening an auto cooling system while still hot and got a bit of antifreeze on my face/mouth. Now I understand why all the concern about that stuff being attractive to kids and pets - it sure is sweet!

jlc

Howdy All,
Since the discussion about skunks has come up, here is a formula that several dog people use.
1 quart 3% hydrogen peroxide. 1/4 cup baking soda. 1 teaspoon liquid soap. Wet dog and work the formula into fur and leave on for 5 minutes then rinse.

DKVeuro, and others regarding shunk treatment.

The first occurrence used the tomato juice (try to locate bulk tomato juice at 2 am 20 years ago), didn't help much. I give it mostly an "old wives" type thing.

Second time, called the vet, he said he had some real expensive stuff but recommended powdered douce(?). Worked good.

The third time (actually I think the 5th, but) tried my hand lotion, I liked it best. Seems less agressive, ah ...., than peroxide.

Hopefully though I won't need to try something again :-}