Dog paw balm
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Coconut and olive oils with shea butter and beeswax poured into lip balm tubes to soothe dry paws.
What You’ll Need
- 2 oz. (approx. 2 tbsp.) olive sunflower, or sweet almond oil
- 2 oz. (approx. 2 tbsp.) coconut oil
- 1 oz. (approx. 1 tbsp.) shea butter
- 4 tsp. beeswax
- 21-24 lip balm tubes OR 6 1-oz. tins; small pot or double boiler; small kitchen scale (optional)
Equipment
- double boiler
Directions
- Warm the oils, shea butter and beeswax in a small pot or double boiler over low heat, stirring constantly, until completely melted and mixed.
- Carefully pour into tubes or tins.
- Leave on the counter until hard.
- Put on the caps and add labels.
Notes
Apply as a preventive or to soften dry paw pads or noses. Keep away from extreme heat; use within 1 to 2 years. Safety: hot wax and oil burn — pour carefully. Dogs lick their paws, so keep it to food-grade oils and don’t add essential oils. Tree nut oil (sweet almond) — skip for dogs with nut sensitivities.