Paw Rubs Are My Love Language (And Theirs) 🐾

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Okay. Let's talk about feet. 😂

There are SO many things I love about a paw rub. Soft toe beans. Happy sighs. That little melt-into-the-couch moment. 💝

But my number one reason? It's sneaky. It's genius. It's a long game.

The secret to easier nail trims

Paw rubs get them used to having their feet touched and messed with.

And THAT makes nail trims so much easier down the road. No wrestling matches. No dramatic fainting. No "you'd think I was taking a leg off." 😂

Start early and it pays off big. Whenever I take in a new puppy (which I swear I have stopped... for now 😂), I always start getting them used to me messing with their paws right away.

Rub, praise, treat. Repeat. Future you will be SO grateful.

Coconut oil in a pinch

No balm in the house? Coconut oil works in a pinch, and they LOVE it. 🥥

But when I want the good stuff, here's what I reach for.

My pick: The Blissful Paw Butter (great for cats) 🐱

This is the one I chose. It's handcrafted in the USA, and it's lick-safe, so no panic when someone tries to clean it right off.

• Lick-safe. No active ingredients, so a little lick won't hurt them.
• All-natural butters and oils. Shea butter, almond oil, olive oil, coconut oil, cocoa butter, avocado oil, and beeswax.
• Thick and rich. It drenches dry, rough pads and softens them back up. Velvet toe beans, here we come.
• Pro tip: Warm a little in your palm first so it melts in faster. Then distract them with a treat or a toy while it soaks in.

This listing is the cat version, so it's my pick for the cat crowd. Stevie approves. 💝 Check it out on Amazon

For the dogs: Natural Dog Company Paw Soother 🐶

Want one made for pups, with coconut oil right in the recipe? This is a fan favorite with a LOT of happy reviews.

• Organic coconut oil first on the list, plus mango butter, cocoa butter, jojoba oil, hempseed oil, and chamomile.
• Plant-based and vegan. Handcrafted in the USA.
• Made for rough, dry, cracked pads. It also helps dry elbows.
• Non-toxic if licked. Because dogs are gonna lick. 😂
• Bedtime trick: Rub it in before bed, when they're settled and snoozy.

This one is made for dogs, so keep it for the pups. It has essential oils in it, so it's not one to use on your cat. Check it out on Amazon

A quick note

If paws are cracked, bleeding, swollen, or your baby keeps licking at them, check with your vet first. Balm is for pampering, not for fixing a real ouchie. 🐾

Now go rub some toe beans. That's an order. 💝