{"id":17286,"date":"2018-02-22T09:30:21","date_gmt":"2018-02-22T16:30:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/?p=17286"},"modified":"2022-07-08T10:00:37","modified_gmt":"2022-07-08T16:00:37","slug":"diy-paw-balm-infused-with-essential-oils","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/diy-paw-balm-infused-with-essential-oils\/","title":{"rendered":"DIY paw balm infused with essential oils"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #31903f\">There\u2019s little worse than watching your furry friends in pain.<\/span> After hikes, playdates in the snow or on hot pavement, and daily walks with the family, your dog or cat might need some TLC. When they spend all day on their precious paws, this homemade ointment is sure to do the trick. Try this DIY paw balm to keep your pet\u2019s paws happy all year round.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/us\/en\/category\/whimsical-winter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignright wp-image-17292\" src=\"\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Mendwell_15ml_Silo_US_2016.png\" data-orig-src=\"\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Mendwell_15ml_Silo_US_2016.png\" alt=\"Animal Scents Mendwell Bottle\" width=\"80\" height=\"192\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%2780%27%20height%3D%27192%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%2080%20192%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%2780%27%20height%3D%27192%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Mendwell_15ml_Silo_US_2016-125x300.png 125w, https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Mendwell_15ml_Silo_US_2016-427x1024.png 427w, https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Mendwell_15ml_Silo_US_2016-768x1842.png 768w, https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Mendwell_15ml_Silo_US_2016.png 834w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 80px) 100vw, 80px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #31903f\">Ingredients:<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>2 tablespoons shea butter<\/li>\n<li>2 tablespoons coconut oil<\/li>\n<li>2 tablespoons beeswax<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon <a href=\"https:\/\/queue.youngliving.com\/softblock\/?c=youngliving&amp;e=prodmain&amp;t=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youngliving.com%2Fus%2Fen%2Fproduct%2Fv-6-vegetable-oil-complex&amp;cid=en-US&amp;rticr=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">V-6\u2122 Vegetable Oil Complex <\/a><\/li>\n<li>1 drop <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/us\/en\/category\/whimsical-winter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Animal Scents\u00ae Mendwell\u2122<\/a><\/li>\n<li>1 drop <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/us\/en\/category\/whimsical-winter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Animal Scents\u00ae Infect Away\u2122<\/a><\/li>\n<li>1 drop <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/us\/en\/category\/whimsical-winter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Animal Scents\u00ae PuriClean\u2122<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #31903f\">Instructions: <\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Combine all ingredients in a small pot and place over medium heat until everything is melted and mixed well.<\/li>\n<li>Pour into a small glass storage container and let cool for 2\u20133 hours or until fully solidified.<\/li>\n<li>Massage a small amount into your pet\u2019s paws when in need of a little extra pampering.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Interested in learning more about how to use essential oils around beloved animals? Check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/#comment-3711107493\" rel=\"noopener\">this post<\/a> for tips and tricks for animals small to large.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\"><strong><span style=\"color: #31903f\">Which Animal Scents\u00ae products do your furry friends love the most? <\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color: #31903f\"><strong>Let us know in the comments belo<\/strong>w!\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<h5>*<em>If your pet or animal has a known health issue, please consult your veterinarian before administering essential oils.<\/em><\/h5>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Treat your cats and dogs to some TLC. 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