Winter will be here soon, and Dexter’s will be ready to take on the elements! Each year, winter conditions reek havoc on his pads and paws. Each morning before going to work, Dex gets a walk. The salt from the road often dries the bottom of his pads, sometimes causing cracks and discomfort. After work, Dex usually gets to romp around in the woods and on the trails, and that has its own issues. If it is snowy and icy, snow balls up in between his toes and his feet get cold and painful. This DIY PUP PAW CREAM prevents all of that! With the use of a few ingredients, a protective, moisturizing barrier is formed, keeping Dexter’s paws safe and healthy!
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Here’s what you need:
- 2 tablespoons of Shea butter
- 2 tablespoons of coconut oil
- 2 tablespoons of grated bees wax
- 1 teaspoon of sweet almond oil
- 6-8 drops of lavender Young Living Essential Oils (I ONLY use these as they are 100% pure, steam distilled or cold pressed, and are SAFE for dogs)
- 4oz glass jar
Here’s what you do:
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- In a double boiler (I use a Pyrex bowl that sits in a sauce pan that can heat water), melt the shea butter, bees wax, and coconut oil over low heat.
- Once liquefied, remove from heat. Allow to cool for about 3 minutes. Add the sweet almond oil, and mix to incorporate all oils thoroughly.
- Add in the essential oil and stir.
- Pour into a 4 oz glass jar, and allow to cool. Be sure to store the balm in a glass container if possible because glass is non porous and will keep the integrity of the oils longer.
- In a double boiler (I use a Pyrex bowl that sits in a sauce pan that can heat water), melt the shea butter, bees wax, and coconut oil over low heat.
There you have it! Slather it on your pooches paws as needed! If you would like to purchase Young Living Essential Oils, click here.
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This is great! I was just thinking of some ways to add moisture into my puppy skin and paws now that the cold weather is here. I know I am feeling the effects so I know she must be too.
This is the perfect blend! 🙂 Thanks for visiting!
This is so great, thanks for sharing! I’m sure my pup will be very thankful for this come winter.
Thanks so much for visiting!
What a great idea! Thanks for sharing with us at Funtastic Friday. We hope you join us again for this week’s party.
Great idea! I love making things for my Fur-Babies.
Thank you for sharing this week at Brag About It link party on VMG206 (Mondays at Midnight). I plan to feature you next week!
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YAY! Thanks so much! I am so excited!
I love that you have a category called “dog things”. This looks like a great thing to do for the delicate little paws on my pups. Do you ever have a problem with oily footprints in the house from this?
THanks! I don’t usually see oily footprints. I guess Dexter steps down on a rug when I put it on him and in the one or two steps it takes for him to get to the tile, there is no oily residue! It absorbs pretty well and pretty fast!
oh the pups paws get so rough, this will be handing to have around to help relieve that discomfort.
I thought I was going to see something about Paw paws, the fruit, but this is even better! I will try this on Gibby!
Thanks for bringing this by Throwback Thursday!
Mollie
Hahaha! Thanks so much! Hope Gibby enjoys healthy paws!
What a great way to pamper and protect your pets paws! Thanks for sharing the recipe and linking up with Funtastic Friday!
I had never thought of taking care of my dogs paws. What a loving owner you are.
Thanks, Kellie!
Hi, Tara! This is awesome – I’ve been pinning pet things like crazy recently and this is a great one. Thanks for the recipe and the caring.
What a great way to take care of a furry loved one!! I agree about the oils, gotta use only the good stuff. I’m a certified aromatherapist and YL is one of the 2 brands I recommend. Thanks for sharing on FTAF
I’d never thought of the impact of winter on a dogs feet. I know our sheep and goats can suffer in the wet winter weather. A lovely sounding recipe
I was wondering whether this would work for cats too.
Thanks for the recipe, I have been looking for a natural recipe for paw protector for my dog! But any suggestins to substitute for beeswax to make this vegan?
Great question!!! Carnauba Wax is a wax from a Brazilian Palm. It is an alternative used in many cosmetic and skincare products, and is safe to use with dogs. Here’s a link for you !
This is awesome and we will have to make a batch for our beagle, Copper!
Wow, this is a great idea. We don’t live in a cold climate but heat can cause issues as well. Can’t wait to try it.
Hugs,
Bev
Does this recipe come out more like a cream than a wax? And yes, I do realize it says “cream” but I have made many of these and they have come out like a wax. Thank you in advance.
HI! Actually, it is in between! If you are looking to make it more like a rub-on wax, you can just add more beeswax to firm it up! 🙂