| Will your Newf be out pulling trees? Walking on cold pavement in parades? Hiking on a crispy snowbound trail? Then you need to think about paw protection. Thanks to our friends at Frugally Sustainable – here is a paw wax recipe you can make at home: Supplies -21-24 standard lip balm tubes OR 6-1 oz tins -a small digital kitchen scale, optional -small pot or double boiler Ingredients • 2 oz. (approx. 2 tbsp.) olive, sunflower, or sweet almond oil • 2 oz. (approx. 2 tbsp.) coconut oil • 1 oz. (approx. 1 tbsp.) shea butter • 4 tsp. beeswax Method • In a small pot – or double boiler – over low heat melt the oils, shea butter, and beeswax. Stir continuously until all is melted and well blended. • Pour the mixture into lip balm tubes and/or tins. • Let them cool on the counter until hard. • Cap and label. • Keep away from extreme heat. • Use within 1-2 years. *This recipe will make enough to fill approximately 21-24 standard lip balm tubes or 6-1 oz. tins. This paw wax recipe is perfect for the paws and should be applied liberally, as needed for prevention or treatment. |
