Paw Wax – A Dog’s Good Friend
As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.
Your dog’s paws take a beating throughout the year, which is why I’m sharing my homemade paw wax for dogs recipe. Many of you may want to consider purchasing a quality paw wax or salve. This simple recipe is easy to make and keeps your dog’s feet healthy and safe from outdoor hazards.
It is no secret I am an animal lover! Between old man winter and the dog days of summer, I wanted to share a paw salve or paw wax recipe I use with my dog Brutus.
Last winter was a brutal one for many of us. My dog Brutus was no exception. With the salt (even though I use a natural one), the frigid temps, snow, and ice, his paws took a beating. He came in from outside limping and whining, and his front paw was cracked and bleeding.
I checked out some of the ingredients I have at home as well as some of the ingredients in several Paw Balms and said Hey, I am going to keep it simple. I have all-natural beeswax and organic extra virgin olive oil as well as a double boiler, so I am just going to make a small jar and see how it works! It was simple, affordable, and it worked well.
Making Paw Wax – What you will need
Ingredients
- 4 fluid ounces organic extra virgin olive oil or a blend of coconut oil, almond oil, shea butter
- ½ ounce natural beeswax (by weight)
Equipment
- Double boiler
- Heat-safe measuring cup
- Clean jars or tins
Always check your dog’s paws for cuts, irritation, or foreign objects before applying paw wax. If your dog has deep cracks, bleeding, swelling, or persistent limping, contact your veterinarian. Paw wax provides a protective barrier, but it doesn’t replace veterinary care.
Directions
Melt the beeswax in a pyrex cup using a double boiler or a steamer basket, when it is just about melted add the olive oil and let both continue in the double boiler until you have a liquid mixture. Stir the contents of the Pyrex cup, remove it from the double boiler, and pour into a sterilized glass jar or tin, or several glass jars or tins to share with your friends.
Make sure the liquid mixture doesn’t get super hot – remember you are using a double boiler. As the mixture cools, it will get solid.
That’s all there is to it! Remember, no essential oils for this – your dog is always licking his paws!
I apply it to the pads of Brutus’ paws as needed and rub it in. I make sure to use it before an outdoor walk in the cold of winter and in the summertime. It works and helps protect his paws from drying out and cracking. Try it. Your dog will love it!
