D.I.Y. Pet Paw Salve

     D.I.Y. PET PAW SALVE

 Winters Up North Can Be Be Crippling On Pet Paws. Snow Between The Toes Will Stop Them In Their Tracks! Abrasive Treks In the Sand Can Dry Out

  And Crack Their Pads.

  Pet Paw Salve Works Like A Glove.

  Rub Between Their Toes And On The Pads.

  Before They Get In The Snow.

  Take Some With You For Extra Padding. 

 Make Your Own Pet Paw Salve

 With Calendula Petal, Almond Oil, and Wax

Calendula Oil

Infuse Calendula Petals 

  4 oz. Of Dried Calendula Petals

Fill a Jar with 4 oz. Calendula Petals, add Almond Oil or Olive Oil, about 2 Inch Above Petals.

 Place The Calendula Oil In a Pot To Heat On Stove.

 Heat to approximately 200 degrees For 30 Minutes. Turn Off Heat. Steep, for a Couple Of Hours. Strain and Store In a Clean Jar With a Tight Fitting Lid.

Calendula Salve

 5 oz. Calendula Oil (Liquid Measure)

 2 tsp. Bees Wax. Or Paraffin Over Low Heat Bring Calendula Oil to 150 degrees.

 Remove from Heat, Immediately Add Beeswax or Paraffin to Calendula Oil.

Wax Melting Point of 140 degrees.

 Pour into Lip Balm Tins, Small Jars, Or Any Desired container. Cool and Cap.   

For Long Hair Dogs, Trim The Hair Between Their Toes. Snow Collects On The Hair and Forms Snow Ice Between Their Toes. The Pain It Causes Between Their Toes Brings Them To A Complete Stop. They Try Pulling The Snow Ice Out With Their Teeth. It is Disruptive and Painful for Them.  Momentum and Your Joy Begin To Dwindle. I have Pulled the Snow Balls Out With My Bare Hands...They Collect Again.

Protect Their Paws With Pet Paw Salve.  

The Perfect Pet Paw Glove

For A Snowy Day.

Calendula flowers (Calendula officinalis) infused in oil is one
of the most effective topical oils. Contains salicylic acid, carotene, 
and bioflavonoids. It is a superior baby oil, as a prevention for
rashes and to soothe diaper irritations. The nurturing properties
are exceptional for those with sensitive skin. Calendula also reduces
swelling and bruises, is an antiseptic, mends and cleanses wounds, 
soothes burns, and is helpful for sunburn. An, anti-inflammatory, 
antispasmodic comforts and soothes bed sores, broken, varicose 
veins, broken capillaries, and inflamed gums. Calendula oil proliferates
skin repair. 

It is a popular body oil,  praised for its quick recovery time on
dry, sun damaged, chapped and cracked skin. The Calendula will also 
benefit slow healing wounds, protects open wounds from bacterial
overgrowth and infection.

The astringency helps to draw the wound together rapidly,
reducing the risk of scar tissue. Specific for swelling, redness, 
inflammation, and pus. The soothing properties works well 
on sunburned skin, draws the fire out and protects skin cells.