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Ballard Soap Company

Paw Balm

Paw Balm

Regular price $10.00 USD
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Our paw balm is a specially formulated topical ointment made for a dog’s paw pads (and sometimes noses or elbows). Its main goal is to moisturize, soothe, protect, and heal — especially when paws are dry, cracked, irritated, or exposed to rough or extreme surfaces. 

Paw pads — while naturally tough — are still vulnerable to damage from hot pavement, rough concrete, salt and ice in winter, dry air, or abrasive terrain. 

What paw balm does: benefits

  • Moisturizes & softens — prevents or treats dryness, cracking, roughness. 

  • Protects — forms a lightweight barrier between the paw pad and harsh surfaces (hot pavement, salt, ice, rough ground).

  • Soothes & helps healing — relieves irritation, helps heal small cuts or cracks, and reduces discomfort from dry or damaged skin.

Because paw balm is more about maintenance and prevention than treating serious injuries, it’s often described as part of regular paw care — especially useful during harsh weather (hot summer pavement, icy winters) or if your dog goes on frequent walks/hikes. 

What to do instead or in addition — good practices

  • Use balm only on clean, dry paws (wash off dirt/salt/chemicals first). 

  • Use thin, light layers — more isn’t better. 

  • Give balm time to absorb before letting your dog walk around or lick paws. Distract with a treat, or wait ~10–15 minutes. 

  • Avoid balm if paws are cut, very raw, inflamed, or show signs of infection — see a vet instead. 

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