How to Make Wax for Dog Paws

Applying wax to your dog's paws can protect the paw pads from the outside elements, such as gravel, snow or rain. The wax also softens the paw pads. According to Dog Pro, applying wax to dog paws can also prevent the dog from slipping while walking or running on slippery floors in your home. Several paw wax products exist on the market, but according to D'tails Grooming, you can also whip up your own batch of organic dog paw wax for your four-legged companion.

Things You'll Need

  • Beeswax
  • Olive oil or avocado oil
  • Borax
  • Bowl
  • Airtight container
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Instructions

    • 1

      Melt the beeswax. You can purchase commercial grade beeswax and follow the instructions on the package on how to melt the beeswax. You can typically find beeswax at local craft stores because it is an ingredient for making homemade lip balms. Approximately one ounce of beeswax is a good starting point for a batch of dog paw wax.

    • 2

      Add the olive oil or avocado oil to the melted beeswax. For every one part of beeswax, add one part olive oil.

    • 3

      Stir the mixture until it has the consistency of whipped cream or a whipped batter mix.

    • 4

      Add one pinch of borax to the mixture. Stir it until the borax is mixed into the oil and beeswax mixture.