In addition to being effective brakes, a dog's paws also serve as shock absorbers. They offer additional support and protection for the foot's bones and joints and are especially useful for navigating slippery surfaces and inclines. Paw pads are cushioned by a layer of fatty tissue, but even so, they can crack and hurt.

What is Dog Paw Balm?

Although some pet parents choose to protect their dogs' paws by providing them with shoes, this is not a long-term solution and can create problems for bones and joints. A dog paw balm is a topical product that can be used to protect the paw pads of your dog from harm and to help heal and moisturise them if they become dry, cracked, or otherwise irritated.

Advantages of Using a Dog Paw Balm

Dog paw balm has many uses, such as:

• Helping dogs with the pain associated with paw hyperkeratosis (also known as "hairy paw"), a medical condition that causes the pads of the paws and sometimes the noses of dogs to thicken and crack.
• Furry feet need protection from harsh environments and surfaces like ice and concrete. Paw pad moisturising
• Paws can be treated for a variety of conditions including blisters, cuts, burns, and irritation.

How to Use A Dog Paw Balm

To avoid applying a contaminated product on your dog, wash your hands before applying paw balm or use a clean implement to scoop out the balm. The balm can be applied to the paw by rubbing or massaging. A soft cloth can also do the trick. Dog paws should never be treated with rubbing alcohol or hydrogen peroxide. This practice is common for tending to human wounds, but it is never to be done on our fur babies.

To make the application process more enjoyable for their dog, some owners choose to give treats afterward. As a bonus, this will keep your dog preoccupied for a while, giving the balm time to take effect before he or she licks it off. Use the balm as often as recommended, which is usually twice to three times a day. Before your dog goes to sleep at night is the best time to apply.

Do not apply dog paw balm and then let your dog lick it off. They won't become sick from it, but licking it off will lose or deplete its effect.

Balms contain a lot of oil, which can cause the paws of dogs to become slippery. An arthritic dog, especially an older one, may require extra traction, making this a problem. So it’s important to distract or confine your dog until the product is dry.

Essential Dog Natural Nose and Paw Balm

This balm is great for soothing your dog's dry or chapped paws, nose, and calluses. Dogs can benefit greatly from this high-quality balm, which is easily absorbed into the skin. Its natural ingredients—including cold-pressed oils, shea butter, Vitamin E, natural and 100% pure essential oils, and cellular plant extracts—make it waterproof, mildly fragrant, and perfect for use on delicate areas. This high-quality product contains no harmful chemicals, no preservatives and just all-natural, skin-safe ingredients. The epidermis' job is to act as a shield against environmental aggressors like bacteria and yeast, as well as other skin irritants like dryness, cracking, and pollution. Essential Dog collaborated with veterinary chemists, naturopaths, and homeopaths, all of whom shared a commitment to and enthusiasm for dogs and green chemistry. Unlike many essential oils and "natural" products, this one is made entirely from plants and contains no steroids, preservatives, silicones, phthalates, artificial fillers, colors, or scent compounds. Innocuous enough to lick off. Good for dogs of all ages, breeds, and skin types.