[nagdu] Musher's secret experiences anyone?

[Julie J.]

Sure, but I didn't measure anything or anything scientific like that!

I melted a bit of beeswax in the microwave.  Heat for a short bit, stir, 
heat for a short bit and stir, repeating until all was melted.  I didn't 
melt very much just a few tablespoons maybe.

Then I added some olive oil and stirred.  Again I have no idea how much, 
maybe one tablespoon? but I'm totally guessing here.  I also added a few 
drops of essential oil, lavender if I remember correctly.

I let this rest at room temperature until the wax solidified.  I tested 
to see if I liked the consistency.  It was too hard so I remelted it and 
added a bit more oil.

I made the paw wax in a glass container that has a plastic lid.  I store 
it in a cool dry place.   To apply it I rub some onto my fingers and 
work it into the dog's pads.  My dogs haven't shown any inclination to 
lick it off, but if you have a dog that does I might leave out the 
essential oil.

HTH
Julie




On 1/24/2012 7:57 AM, Lisa belville wrote:
> Hi, Julie.  could you give us the recipe you use for your homemade paw 
> wax/lotion?  It sounds interesting.
>
> Lisa
>
> Hey, guess what! guess what! guess what! Aww crap, I forgot!
> Lisa Belville
> missktlab1217 at frontier.com
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> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Julie J." <julielj at neb.rr.com>
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>> Welcome back!  We've missed you!
>>
>> I use a homemade version of paw wax.  It's just beeswax, olive oil 
>> and essential oils.  I don't put it on the dog's feet all the time, 
>> just periodically during the winter months especially if the pads are 
>> dry or irritated.  I also use it on my own skin as chapstick or for 
>> particularly dry patches.  I like it a lot.
>>
>> It does rub off, but I don't put on globs and globs so I've never 
>> noticed a mess on the carpet.  My sighted family members have never 
>> mentioned anything either.  I've never used boots, so I can't say how 
>> wax compares.
>>
>> HTH
>> Julie
>>
>> On 1/23/2012 4:36 PM, Ioana Gandrabur wrote:
>>> Hello everyone,
>>>
>>> It has been very long since I followed the list. I love reading it 
>>> so much that I tended to spend too much time on it.
>>> Hope all of you are doing well and your guides too.
>>>
>>> As some of you might remember, I live in wintery Montreal. Until now 
>>> I used boots but would like to try wax or other such options.
>>> GDB field adviser recommended musher's secret. There are no dealers 
>>> in Montreal, but I suppose I could order it online. Has anyone tried 
>>> it and or other similar products? Does it leave marks on the carpets?
>>>
>>> The adviser said I could actually even skip the boots with this one. 
>>> What are your thoughts on this?
>>> Thanks for your thoughts!
>>>
>>> Ioana
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