DIY Dog Paw Balm
Keep your dog's paws healthy and protected with this DIY paw balm recipe. It's a gentle, all-natural salve that's a breeze to whip up.
Servings: 4 ounces
Equipment
- Saucepan 2-Quart
- Liquid Measuring Cup Heatproof
- Spatula Rubber
- Two 2-Ounce Tin Containers or One 4-Ounce
Ingredients
- 2½ Cups Water
- 2 Tablespoons Vitamin E oil
- 1 Tablespoon raw shea butter
- 2 Tablespoons coconut oil
- 1½ Tablespoons beeswax pellets
Instructions
- Put your containers somewhere you want them to sit for 4 hours so the paw balm can harden. Once they’re filled with hot paw balm liquid, you won’t want to move them around.
- Put the water in a 2-quart saucepan.
- Put all the other ingredients in a 2-cup heatproof glass measuring cup and put it in the saucepan with the handle hanging over the outside of the pan.
- Turn the heat up to medium (or low medium if your stove runs hot).
- Bring the ingredients to a gentle simmer. Let it simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring every few minutes, until all the ingredients have melted.
- Lift the measuring just out of the water, using an oven mitt if the handle is hot, and pour the contents into your heatproof containers, filling them no more than ¾-full.
- Let the paw balm fully set (this can take up to 4 hours) and then cover the containers and store somewhere cool. Use within 2 months.
Notes
Don't add essential oils: A lot of essential oils are unsafe for dogs, so I recommend not adding any. Save the lavender oil to make your own shea body butter or shower steamers!
Safe ingredients: Check all your labels to ensure you choose pure ingredients. Although these ingredients are dog-safe, it's best to consult your vet before using this paw balm if your dog has an allergy or medical condition. Just because something's all-natural doesn't mean it's safe for every pet.
Double boiler: You can use a double boiler to melt the ingredients.
Use an oven mitt: This is to protect your hands if the handle on your measuring cup is very hot.
Filling the containers: Put the containers somewhere you can leave them to set for hours after filling them, since the mixture will be very hot and you won't want to be carrying them to somewhere else. You can use tin containers or lip balm tubes.
Paw socks or booties: You can put these on after applying the balm to your dog's paw. Although the balm is safe for pets to lick off, it works best if it's left on for long enough to soak in.
Safe ingredients: Check all your labels to ensure you choose pure ingredients. Although these ingredients are dog-safe, it's best to consult your vet before using this paw balm if your dog has an allergy or medical condition. Just because something's all-natural doesn't mean it's safe for every pet.
Double boiler: You can use a double boiler to melt the ingredients.
Use an oven mitt: This is to protect your hands if the handle on your measuring cup is very hot.
Filling the containers: Put the containers somewhere you can leave them to set for hours after filling them, since the mixture will be very hot and you won't want to be carrying them to somewhere else. You can use tin containers or lip balm tubes.
Paw socks or booties: You can put these on after applying the balm to your dog's paw. Although the balm is safe for pets to lick off, it works best if it's left on for long enough to soak in.
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