Bag Balm Uses For Dogs

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What are the ingredients in Bag Balm?

The stated ingredients are listed on each product’s page so I definitely suggest checking there before you buy, especially if you want to check for allergies, etc.

For the hand and body moisturizer shown in this review, the ingredients stated on their website are Petrolatum, lanolin, paraffin wax, water, and 8-Hydroxyquinoline Sulfate.

There are a few other products available, some with slightly different formulations.

In this review we also feature their newer stick version, which contains Aloe Vera and is designed to be easy-to-use with low mess when you’re on the go.

Like other similar products (such as Vaseline), some of those ingredients are derived from oil.

Bag Balm Uses For Dogs

The 8-Hydroxyquinoline Sulfate apparently has antiseptic properties, which differentiates it from products such as Vaseline, which is otherwise a similar product also made using petroleum jelly.

It’s worth noting that there are no added fragrances colors, alcohol or parabens in the product and it hardly smells of anything.

It’s also good to know that it’s stated as safe to use on both humans (including your hands and face – both avoid your eye area) and animals, including pets and livestock.

Dogs bear their full weight on their paw pads, making sure their pads are healthy is vital to maintaining a pain-free and healthy pet. According to Yahoo Life! Bag Balm is a dogs best friend for protection against the winter elements.

Poor pad health can be easily attributed to the surfaces the dog walks on,” Dimock says. “In summertime, the hot sidewalks can burn off the outer protective layer of the pads. In the wintertime, the cold sidewalks can dry out pads leading to uneven layers and cracks.”

Angelica Dimock, DVM, managing shelter veterinarian at Animal Humane Society in Minn. recommends applying Bag Balm to your dogs paws before heading outdoors to protect from cold and ice.

Protecting your pet is always a top priority. Preserve your dog’s paws from the harsh, icy weather in winter with Bag Balm. Cold weather is often the primary contributor to the condition of your dogs paws. Ice melt salt and chemicals that cover sidewalks in winter may cause your dogs paws to crack or sting.

FAQ

Is Bag Balm OK for dogs?

Since 1899, Bag Balm has been intensely moisturizing and helping protect skin with four simple ingredients – even in the toughest conditions. Bag Balm works wonders for the whole family – for dry paws, it’s a dog’s best friend.

How often can I put Bag Balm on my dog?

Directions For Use

Apply BAG BALM ® freely and massage gently twice daily. For use on dogs, apply BAG BALM ® liberally to paw pads, snouts, hot spots, and wherever dry skin occurs.

Will Bag Balm help my dog stop itching?

Bag Balm soothes and heals chapped skin on dogs, including teats, paws and noses. It promotes healing on superficial abrasions, skin wounds and rashes by forming a protective barrier and restoring moisture to skin for healing.

Does Bag Balm help hot spots on dogs?

Bag Balm soothes and heals chapped skin on dogs, including teats, paws and noses. It promotes healing on superficial abrasions, skin wounds and rashes by forming a protective barrier and restoring moisture to skin for healing.