Care & grooming

Choose by what needs caring for: the paw pads or the coat.

Rub the paw pads with a balm that softens and protects the skin. Tassalva, our paw balm, has linseed oil and beeswax as its main ingredients and forms a barrier against wet and wear. It absorbs quickly and is not sticky.

Have a vet look at the paw if the paw pad is open or bleeding, or if your dog is limping. Tassalva is made for dry, cracked and chapped paw pads, not for open wounds.

Apply the balm before you go out into snow and salt. Tassalva can also be used after the walk, or every day so that the paws never get the chance to become dry and cracked. Wipe the paws when you come in, as damp paws easily get cold.

Bathe your dog when the coat needs it, not on a schedule, as too much bathing can dry out the skin. After the walk, dirty paws and coat can be wiped clean with a wet wipe. The wet wipes from Green Bones are unscented and made of bamboo fibre. They contain shea butter, coconut oil and aloe vera. One pack holds 70 wipes.

Give omega-3 in the food and balm on the paw pads. Päls & Tass-paketet, our coat and paw set, contains Hud och Päls, an oil that is pumped over the food, and Tassalva. The set is meant for the dog with dry skin, a dull coat or cracked paw pads, and it costs less than buying the two separately. If your dog has an illness or takes medication, ask your vet before adding the oil to the food.