Dandylion Soft Paws Dog Paw Balm with Brush, 0.6 fl oz

This dog paw balm from Dandylion is a lotion that goes on with a brush built into the cap. Plant-derived ingredients go into every bottle, which contains 0.6 fl oz (18 ml); among those ingredients are olive oil, broccoli seed oil, shea butter, glycerin and aloe juice. The formula is fragrance-free and pH balanced, and the brand lists it for dry, rough or cracked paw pads.

Will this balm suit your dog's paws?

The balm is intended for paw pads that are dry, rough or cracked, so it is not positioned for other skin concerns. It is also fragrance-free and made without sulfates, parabens, drying alcohols, artificial fragrances or essential oils, which matters if you watch what goes on a dog's coat.

The bottle is small enough to keep with the walking gear: it measures 1 x 1 x 6.3 in and weighs 68 g (2.4 oz). The brand also says the same lotion can be used on the nose. Paws should be checked before each use, and the balm is applied only where the pads are dry, rough or cracked.

What the brush applicator and lotion texture are like

• The lotion comes in a bottle with a brush head, so the product is applied straight from the container onto the pad.
• Dandylion describes the texture as non-greasy, and the lotion is pH balanced.
• Coconut-derived moisturizers, olive oil, broccoli seed oil, shea butter, glycerin and aloe juice are the plant-derived components of the formula.
• The scent is unscented, and no fragrance is added.
• The brush head rinses clean and needs to air dry fully before the cap goes back on.

When to apply the paw balm

Application moments named in the brand's directions include during colder months, before bed, after walks, or whenever the paws appear dry. The lotion is applied to the pads with the brush, and the same product can go on the nose.

Let the brush head air dry completely after rinsing it following each use, then replace the cap. When the bottle runs out, a Soft Paws refill is available so the original brush applicator can be kept and reused.

Questions about the paw balm

How much balm is in one bottle?

Each bottle contains 0.6 fl oz, which is 18 ml. The filled bottle weighs 68 g (2.4 oz).

Does the balm have a scent?

No fragrance is added; the product is listed as unscented and fragrance-free. It is also made without essential oils and artificial fragrances.

Can the same balm be used on the nose?

Yes, Dandylion states that the lotion can be used on the nose as well as on the paw pads.

What do I do with the brush after applying?

Following use, the brush head needs rinsing, and it should air dry fully prior to putting the cap back on.

Can I keep the brush when I buy more?

A Soft Paws refill is available, and it is made to fit the original brush applicator.

When should the balm be applied?

Listed uses for the product are: following walks, at bedtime, in colder months, and whenever paws appear dry.