FAQs

Musher’s Secret Paw Wax is safe for both domestic and exotic animals including dogs, cats, horses, chickens, etc.

Yes, unlike other similar products, Musher’s Secret paw wax has always been made with only the highest quality 100% Natural Food-Grade waxes and oils, as such, it is safe even if your animal licks it.

Yes! Musher’s Secret Paw Wax can be used on both animals and humans.

Yes. Musher’s Secret Paw Wax forms a breathable, dense barrier to protect your dog’s paws from the elements in even the most extreme weather conditions. Once applied, it absorbs easily. It protects your dog from salt residue and ice melt, ice build-up, snowballing, sand and sand-burn, hot pavement, rough terrain, chemicals such as pesticides, lawn fertilizers etc.

If applied correctly, 2-3 times per week it should not soften the pads too much. You can cut back to once a week if you feel the pads are in good shape.

Yes, our dog paw wax is water resistant.

You may still wash off the paws, this will absorb into the pad and will not wash off.

Simply rub the wax up in between and around the pads of your animal.

The wax does not sit topically. It is aborbed into the pad to conditon it to better withstand heat and cold.

Yes it will! The Musher’s Secret paw wax will prevent snowballs from forming by creating a barrier between the hair on the paws and the snow so the snow won’t collect in between the pads and on the hair. No snowballs on your dog’s pads means warmer feet – more time for your pet to enjoy the snowfall and less worrying about snowballs!

Ice melts are commonly made of different kinds of salt and Calcium chloride is one of the main ingredients found on industrial salt. Musher’s Secret paw wax is specially designed to protect your dog from the cold winter – snow, ice and road salt. Our product is so powerful that it creates a seamless barrier that helps protects your dog’s pads against the harsh chemicals used on industrial salt, which can be hell on a dog’s paw.

We recommend applying it 2-3 times per week. It absorbs quickly and easily after applied so no need to remove anything later!

Yes, Musher’s Secret Dog Paw Wax will help heal your animals paws when experiencing blisters, cuts, raw spots, etc.

No, it will not give traction on ice or any other slippery surface.

Yes! Musher’s Secret Paw Wax works great for long haired animals too! Just make sure to rub a small amount on the paws and in between the toes so it can absorb easily.

Yes, Musher’s Secret Dog Paw Wax can be used to prevent snowballing or frostbite on all types of animal’s feet by rubbing up in between and around the pads.

Musher’s Secret Paw Wax is absorbed into the pads and will not leave stains on your carpets or furniture. The only time that you will encounter this issue is if too much was applied.

No, it will not. Nails need to be clipped regularly. That being said, Musher’s Secret Paw wax works like an invisible boot to protect not only your pup’s paws, but nails. Our product will also faciliate strengthening and moisturising their pads and nails, preventing paws from drying and cracking. Musher’s is so powerful that it creates a seamless barrier that helps protects your dog’s pads against abrasive surfaces, weather conditions, and activities that can cause paw damage.

Musher’s Secret Dog Paw Wax is made in Canada.

Because Musher’s Secret paw wax is a stable wax, shelf life is indefinite

Keeping Musher’s Secret Paw Wax at room temp is best. You can certainly put it in the fridge but it’s not required.

No, It will not dry out.

Absolutely! All of our paw waxes are cruelty free!

No! Our paw wax is scent free!

It depends on what is causing the licking and chewing. If it is because of allergens from the grass or chemicals from fertilizers, it will heip.

Yes, Musher’s Secret Paw Wax is grain free.

Yes they are ethically sourced!

Absolutely! It will still be effective even if it melts.

Our paw wax is like a balm!

Absolutely! Our products are safe for any age!

Yes, Musher’s Secret Dog Paw Wax can be used on other body parts besides feet/paws like snout, ears, elbows, etc.

Booties will protect better in certain circumstances. For extreme heat, booties will work better, but dogs mostly are unhappy with booties.

Yes, Musher’s Secret Paw Wax is good for hypeerkeratosis.

Musher’s Secret, when used as directed, helps reduce the buildup of tree sap on dogs’ paws and is especially good at removing the heavy deposits. Apply directly on the dollops of sap and rub between with your thumb and finger. The wax will break down the sap and allow it to be wiped off with a dry towel.

Yes, Musher’s Secret Dog Paw Wax is a paw soother. Our products are made with Vitamin E and Beeswax which conditions & relieves hot spots. It also aids in healing!

No, Musher’s Secret Dog Paw Wax does not prevent your animal from cactus stickers, gnats and other insects.

No, Musher’s Secret Paw Wax does not prevent bacteria or other germs.

No, Musher’s Secret creates a breathable barrier that blocks out most hot or cold sensations from all seasons, yet still allows perspiration to leech through. Just take a small pea-sized amount and rub it into their pads until you no longer see the wax.

This product does create a permeable barrier to prevent lawn chemicals from being absorbed through the pads

You should see an improvement almost immediately after using Musher’s Secret Paw Wax.

Yes, Musher’s Secret Paw Wax is good for dogs with sensitive skin and foot rashes.

No, Musher’s Secret Paw Wax does not help to regulate body temperature.

Musher’s Secret Paw Wax is safe for both domestic and exotic animals including dogs, cats, horses, chickens etc

If you apply Musher’s Paw Wax regularly, anytime is fine.  If you are using it to prevent snowballing, we suggest applying it right before going out.

No, It will not dry out, but we do recommend keeping the container sealed when not being used.