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Salve: Dog Paw

Name: Salve: Dog Paw
Brand: Chagrin Valley Soap & Salve
SKU: vdog
Price: 12.75 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.6 (36 reviews)

Our all natural dog paw balm, formulated to moisturize your dog’s paws, provides soothing relief and protection for sore, dry, or cracked paws and irritated skin.

Size:

2 fl oz Tin

1 fl oz Tin

$12.75

Product Overview

Healthy dog paws are meant to be hydrated and spongy, not dry and rough. If left untreated, dry paws can cause discomfort, obsessive licking, and become prone to cracking and bleeding.

Our natural dog paw salve is formulated to moisturize, condition and protect as well as provide soothing relief for sore, rough, dry or cracked paws as well as dry and irritated skin. It can help eliminate excessive licking and itching from allergies.

Our dog paw salve moisturizes, soothes, and heals your pup's paws to keep them nourished and healthy. This salve can also create a barrier to help protect the paws against the hot summer pavement, winter salt, ice and snow, sand on the beach, and dry air.

Nourishing oils are infused with organic botanicals known to speed up healing while providing soothing relief from irritations.

Calendula: antimicrobial and wound-healing properties speed up healing while providing soothing relief.
Mullein: astringent and antimicrobial properties are ideal for treating minor wounds and insect bites.
St. John’s Wort: antiseptic and antiviral properties speed up healing and reduce pain.
Neem oil's antifungal and anti-inflammatory properties make it an effective remedy for irritations.
Dog safe essential oils, antifungal and soothing Bergamot, and antibacterial, anti-itch Lavender, round out this great all natural salve to pamper our canine friends.

Since dogs lick their paws, each ingredient is carefully selected and safe.

Products with essential oils should not be used on cats

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How To Use

This conditioning salve can be used as a daily moisturizer or an after-adventure recovery balm for your dog.

To use:

Clean dirt from around the affected area.
With clean fingers gently massage a small amount of salve into dog paw pads to soothe and soften.
Paws will be slick after application so allow the area to dry a bit.
Tip: Apply at bedtime when dog is at rest and not running around.
Repeat a few times daily as needed to heal or help prevent irritation.

Since dogs lick their paws, this salve is safe for licking!

Products with essential oils should not be used on cats

FAQs

Effective, Feel Good Ingredients

The goal is simple: to Harness the Power & Simplicity of Nature® to cleanse, soothe, heal,  and protect your skin and hair!

Our unique formulas rely on moisturizing oils and butters, healing botanicals, and pure essential oils. We choose every ingredient with one end-result in mind….the BEST possible natural skin care for YOU!

Featured Ingredients

Organic Calendula

Calendula has a gentle, comforting way of caring for sensitive or easily unsettled skin. In salves, oils, soaps, and baby‑friendly blends, it brings a calm, nurturing touch that leaves the skin feeling soothed, soft, and genuinely cared for. Read More

Organic Mullein

Mullein is a traditional botanical rich in saponins and mucilage, valued in skin and hair care for its ability to soothe irritated skin, calm eczema-prone areas, and relieve itchy, dandruff-prone scalps. Its gentle cleansing and moisturizing properties help soften, protect, and support dry, sensitive skin and hair. Read More

Organic Neem Leaf

Neem leaf is a traditional botanical valued for its strong antifungal, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory properties. Used topically, it helps calm eczema-prone skin, reduce acne and itching, and relieve dandruff and scalp irritation by addressing the microbial imbalances that contribute to problem skin and scalp conditions. Read More

All Ingredients

Organic Sunflower Oil

Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Organic Jojoba Oil

Organic Beeswax

Organic Neem Oil

Organic Marsh Mallow Root

Organic Elder Flowers

Organic Saint Johns Wort

Organic Plantain

Organic Calendula

Organic Mullein

Organic Bergamot Essential Oil

Organic Lavender Essential Oil

Organic Rosemary Oil Extract (ROE)

Organic Sunflower Oil infused with Organic Botanicals Calendula, Plantain, Elder Flower, Marshmallow Root, Mullein, and St. John’s Wort

Overall rating: 4.638889 / 5 from 36 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

This all-natural dog paw balm moisturizes and soothes sore, dry, or cracked paws and irritated skin, making them soft and healthy.

Summary topics

Paw Softness: 35%
Balm Effectiveness: 14%

Review topics: ["results","skin","looks","smells","difference","paws","balm","salve","fur","dog","soothes"].

Review highlights

"My dog was a recent rescue and had very dry and cracked paws -- I noticed a huge difference after using this just once!" — Liz
"This salve is delightful, and soothes my dog's pads wonderfully." — Sheila M.
"His paws look great and healthy and they healed fast!" — Brittany D.

Reviews

Pawsitively Awesome!

"Love this paw salve for my little schnauzer. She doesn't run from it like others. Smell is nice."

— Wendy B. (5/5)

Pup essential

"Also using this for my dogs ears. Prone to ear infections. Seems to be working great!"

— Heidi B. (5/5)

Velvety feel

"My dogs do lots of city walks( hard concrete), hikes, beaches, lots of wear and tear on those paws and some hardening even with other salves. This has softened their paws over several uses and smells really good also."

— Cathy (5/5)

Dog Paw

"Used on Bella's red inner ear; stopped shaking her head/ear almost"

— Janice J. (5/5)

Lola Loves Spa Time

"I use Chagrin Valley's paw balm every time I clip Lola's nails. She looks forward to her spa massage reward after suffering through the less-enjoyable nail trim. We both love the smell and I love that it moisturizes and protects her paws without transferring to my floors. The balm absorbs very well."

— Kathryn L. (5/5)

Amazing

"Awesome as normal! My dog thanks you !"

— Jan M. (5/5)

Great Product for Fur Babies

"This truly helps our dog who has her paws that get irritated and/or dry cracked. This soothes her paws and she delights with sighs afterwards."

— Lisa H. (5/5)

Exceeds Every Expectation!

"Forever in love with Chagrin Valley products! Each time I try a new product, it becomes my new favorite. If you have any hesitancy about the dog products, BUY THEM! The paw balm is seriously the best. I've been using it with my dog's elbow hot spots, on their dry paws, and sometimes even their snouts. The results are visible after one use! Their fur is growing back, and the calluses are softening each day. I've never been disappointed with the packaging. Aside from looking aesthetically pleasing, the packing materials are sustainable. I switched to Chagrin Valley just under a year ago, and now I have almost one of every product in the line. If I could give 1000 stars I would."

— Katie C. (5/5)

Dog Paw Salve

"Works great ! We use it for my son’s service dog, keeps his paws in good shape."

— Julia W. (5/5)

Dog paw salve

"My dog was immediately aware of the relief he felt from the salve application. No worry about ingesting anything nasty due to the organic ingredients. Wonderful product!😊"

— Mary N. (5/5)

Q&A

Hello, I gave a 5 year old French Briard named Oriah recently she has been diagnosed with a hereditary immune disorder. She is being weaned from Prednisone and is on antibiotics as infections occur. One of the side effects of the immuno suppressants is the integrity of the skin is weakened and she is now having areas of red scaly patches on her skin. Would one of your salves help these to heal? I treat with homeopathy whenever I can. Your salves seem to be made of the mist healing ingredients I am hoping one will help her. Thank you, michele: Hi Michele, Thanks so much for reaching out! I would recommend either the Calendula or the Dog Paw salve. The dog paw salve would be my first choice though as it is very nice, soothing, and great for inflammation and redness on the skin. I hope this helps. Please let us know if you have any other questions or concerns and have a great day! -Christina, Chagrin Valley
Hello, Can this be used on cracked dry skin on hands? It works well on my dogs paws but I hope it would help with my husband knuckles. Thank you!: Thank you for reaching out to us! The dog paw salve can be used on peoples hands as well as dogs paws. We do make an intense healing hand balm which may be another option for your husband. https://www.chagrinvalleysoapandsalve.com/p/intense-healing-hand-balm/
My elderly cat has a rough dry area of irritated skin under his chin/upper neck, and I am looking for a wholesome natural product to soothe the area. Can this product be used for cats as well as dogs??: Hi There, Thanks for your question! Unfortunately this product cannot be used on cats as it contains lavender essential oil which can be toxic to their bodies. Some salves that might be a good option would be our Baby Bum Salve or Chickweed depending on what seems to be the best fit for your needs. Our Baby Bum Salve is very soothing and moisturizing while also providing some healing properties for skin irritation and redness. The chickweed is also moisturizing but mainly used to reduce itchiness of the skin. Hope this helps! Thanks again for reaching out and please contact us anytime with additional questions! -Christina, Chagrin Valley
Hi there, Does this have an expiration date? I am deciding which size to buy, and I want to make sure that it will still be ok to use next winter. Thanks!: Hi There, Thanks for your question! We recommend using our dog paw salve within 6 months of opening. While the product will not go bad after 6 months, the effectiveness may change over time. Hope this helps! Thanks again for reaching out and please contact us anytime with additional questions! -Christina
My dog will definitely want to lick his paws after I apply this. Is it safe?: I trusted the website's assurance when they said it was safe for dogs who lick their paws and went ahead and ordered it. We've put it on our yellow lab's winter worn and dried pads for a couple of weeks now. They're much improved, smoother and softer. And, yep, she licks them after we put it on, but with no ill effects (her breath even smells better ;)).

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Are Chagrin Valley Ingredients & Products USDA Certified Organic?

Chagrin Valley Soap & Salve is a USDA Certified Organic Company

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But since we are a certified organic company, we are required to submit documentation that even our "non-organic ingredients" were produced without the use of toxic pesticides, genetically modified organisms (GMOs), sewage sludge, or irradiation.

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All of Chagrin Valley's natural soap, shampoo bars, and personal care products are certified cruelty-free by Leaping Bunny.

Chagrin Valley Soap & Salve has been Leaping Bunny Certified since 2013.

The Leaping Bunny Program was developed in 1996, by The Coalition for Consumer Information on Cosmetics (CCIC), to identify and support companies that are doing their part to help eliminate the unnecessary use and mistreatment of animals to test cosmetic products and ingredients. The CCIC is made up of eight animal protection groups including the Humane Society of the U.S., as well as groups from Canada and Europe.

At Chagrin Valley we do not test our finished products on animals (other than human volunteers). But what about the raw materials, the ingredients we use?

Many products display labels claiming that their finished product is ‘not tested on animals’ but this does not guarantee that the product ingredients are actually free from animal testing.

The CCIC Standard is a pledge that a company makes to remove animal testing from all stages of product development. Our pledge to buy ingredients that are cruelty-free is integrated into the purchase agreement for all of our suppliers.

Personal care products displaying the “real” Leaping Bunny logo are certified ‘cruelty-free' using the internationally recognized Humane Cosmetics Standards. These rigorous standards require that no animal testing is performed or authorized for finished products or any of the ingredients in any stage of product development by the company, its laboratories or its suppliers after a fixed cut-off date. All Leaping Bunny companies are subject to independent audits and pledge commitments that are renewed on an annual basis.

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At Chagrin Valley Soap & Salve . . .

we do NOT test our products on animals
we do NOT use ingredients tested on animals
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Our products are not made to sit on store shelves for years and years.

Although there are natural preservatives within the chemical structure of many natural ingredients, they not as potent as the synthetic preservatives used in commercial products to prolong shelf-life.

Other than soap, our products are remade every few weeks and none are very old when they are sold. Our non-soap products should be opened within 6 months of purchase.

Since we use no preservatives or chemical stabilizers, the more important question is, "how long will the product last once it has been opened?

Once opened, skin care products become exposed to dirt and microorganisms (bacteria, yeasts, and molds) that are found in the air and on the skin.

As soon as you open and begin to use any product, simply the way in which you use it will affect its lifespan.

So, we use the PAO (period-after-opening) symbol. These symbols are already available on the product pages of our website and we are in the process of adding them to all of our labels.

The POA symbol is a standard symbol that identifies the useful lifetime of a skin care product after it has been opened for the first time.

As you can see from the picture, the symbol is an open jar with a written number and the letter "M" for the word "months."

A product with a "9M" would mean that it is good for 9 months after opening.

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Our POA number represents our best suggestion. There are many factors that can affect the lifespan of a product. If a product is discolored, has an unpleasant smell or looks odd, the product should not be used and should be discarded.

Each time you place your warm fingers into a tin or jar, you melt some of the butter which can change the consistency of the product.
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If you’re like me, and you find an old dusty product hiding in a drawer, makeup bag, or even a suitcase from your last trip, you can call us with the lot number and we can verify its age. Obviously, if it seems off in any way, toss it!

Please note: This PAO symbol is widely used in Europe to recommend the length of time a product remains usable after opening, for products that have a shelf-life of at least 30 months. Our products do NOT have a shelf-life of 30 months before opening.

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Have you ever enjoyed the scent of a fragrant flower or herb? The fragrance comes from potent, aromatic compounds called essential oils found in the flowers, stems, seeds, bark, roots, fruits, and other parts of plants. It often requires several pounds of a plant to produce a single bottle of essential oil.

Essential oils not only give plants their unique scents but also help lure plant pollinators and protect plants from insects and other predators.

The chemical composition of essential oils may provide valuable psychological and physical aromatherapeutic benefits for some people.

It is important to note that to be a true essential oil, the oil must be isolated from the plant material by physical means only. Essential oils are NEVER extracted using solvents.

Although synthetic fragrances or "nature identical" oils are available at a much lower cost, only natural plant essential oils will provide any aromatherapeutic benefits.

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