THE SCIENCE BEHIND NOSE BUTTER ®
NOSE BUTTER® is an intense moisturizer made using ingredients that soak into your dog’s nose in layers. First the smaller molecules of the lighter oils are quickly absorbed, then the ingredients with medium molecules melt in and last the butters with the larger molecules bring up the rear and act as a protective barrier (while still being light enough to allow the nose leather skin to breathe). IT’S SCIENCE!
NOSE BUTTER® is an intense moisturizer made using ingredients that soak into your dog’s nose in layers. First the smaller molecules of the lighter oils are quickly absorbed, then the ingredients with medium molecules melt in and last the butters with the larger molecules bring up the rear and act as a protective barrier (while still being light enough to allow the nose leather skin to breathe). IT’S SCIENCE!
NOSE BUTTER® is individually handcrafted in the USA using all organic ingredients!
NOSE BUTTER® Ingredients:
Organic Shea Butter (Fair Trade of course), Organic Castor Oil, Organic Olive Oil, Organic Almond Oil, Coconut Oil, Organic Beeswax, Organic Avocado Oil, Organic Cocoa Seed Butter, a Dash of Essential Oils and a Lot of Love.
NOSE BUTTER® Ingredients:
Organic Shea Butter (Fair Trade of course), Organic Castor Oil, Organic Olive Oil, Organic Almond Oil, Coconut Oil, Organic Beeswax, Organic Avocado Oil, Organic Cocoa Seed Butter, a Dash of Essential Oils and a Lot of Love.
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IS NOSE BUTTER SAFE? WHAT IF THEY LICK IT OFF?
Absolutely! There is nothing in NOSE BUTTER that can harm your dog. (Unless they have an individual allergy to a particular substance). See Divert and Distract above to keep them from licking it off.
If you have multiple dogs they may lick it off each others noses, give them each a cookie to distract them all long enough for it to melt in. Or dab it on before they go to bed, if you utilize sleeping crates.
Absolutely! There is nothing in NOSE BUTTER that can harm your dog. (Unless they have an individual allergy to a particular substance). See Divert and Distract above to keep them from licking it off.
If you have multiple dogs they may lick it off each others noses, give them each a cookie to distract them all long enough for it to melt in. Or dab it on before they go to bed, if you utilize sleeping crates.
APPLYING NOSE BUTTER IN TINS
APPLYING NOSE BUTTER IN TUBES
DISTRACT! DIVERT! BEFORE, DURING & AFTER
Distraction is the key! Cookies always distract me, so a treat may be best. Yum, now I want a cookie. Not only does this take their mind off the NOSE BUTTER, it also build an association between GOOD STUFF and NOSE BUTTER application.
NOTE: If your dog has crusty stuff on their nose after 1-3 days, test the crusty stuff with a bit of tissue and see if it will rub off. If it does not easily come off, keep applying until it easily, without picking, comes right off. Resist the urge to pick as tempting as it may be.
- Open the tin
- Scoop a bit out appropriate to the size of your dog’s nose
- Rub it on their nose. Tah Dah. That is it.
- Distract to keep them from licking (see below)
- Repeat 2-3x a day for 1-3 days or until nose is back in shape
- Then as needed for maintenance (usually 1-2x a week)
APPLYING NOSE BUTTER IN TUBES
- Point the tube away from their eyes
- Swipe across the top of the nose. About as much as a light swipe of lipstick (men-imagine it)
- Distract to keep them from licking (see below)
- Repeat 2-3x a day for 1-3 days or until nose is back in shape
- Then as needed for maintenance (usually 1-2x a week)
DISTRACT! DIVERT! BEFORE, DURING & AFTER
- Give a cookie or treat
- Feed their dinner
- Give them their favorite toy
- Play with them for a bit
Distraction is the key! Cookies always distract me, so a treat may be best. Yum, now I want a cookie. Not only does this take their mind off the NOSE BUTTER, it also build an association between GOOD STUFF and NOSE BUTTER application.
NOTE: If your dog has crusty stuff on their nose after 1-3 days, test the crusty stuff with a bit of tissue and see if it will rub off. If it does not easily come off, keep applying until it easily, without picking, comes right off. Resist the urge to pick as tempting as it may be.
IS NOSE BUTTER DIFFERENT FROM PAW OR ELBOW BUTTER?
Yes, it is! All of the products start with the a base of organic good stuff: shea butter, almond oil, castor oil, olive oil, avocado oil, beeswax, cacao seed butter, coconut oil, a dash of essential oils and love. Then extra goodies are added, as needed for their healing and restorative properties.
Paws need more emollients and protection, so more beeswax is added, plus infusions of St. John’s Wort, Calendula Oil, and Comfrey Oil are added to the ingredients outlined above. Plus, a different blend of essential oils is used for PAW BUTTER.
Dog elbows with pressure calluses need even more healing and anti-bacterial oomph, so Chamomile and Pumpkin Seed Oil are added. Plus, a unique blend of essential oils is used for ELBOW BUTTER.
BOO BOO BUTTER is more of a salve and has a lot of healing, helpful herbal infusions that are not necessary for most noses. I add Argan Oil, Neem Oil and a different blend of essential oil. Neem oil is very powerful, but also has a stronger smell. Some dogs may find the scent of the Neem Oil used in BOO BOO BUTTER too strong for their noses, others seem attracted to it. It will be up to your dog if you want to use BOO BOO BUTTER on their nose.
Yes, it is! All of the products start with the a base of organic good stuff: shea butter, almond oil, castor oil, olive oil, avocado oil, beeswax, cacao seed butter, coconut oil, a dash of essential oils and love. Then extra goodies are added, as needed for their healing and restorative properties.
Paws need more emollients and protection, so more beeswax is added, plus infusions of St. John’s Wort, Calendula Oil, and Comfrey Oil are added to the ingredients outlined above. Plus, a different blend of essential oils is used for PAW BUTTER.
Dog elbows with pressure calluses need even more healing and anti-bacterial oomph, so Chamomile and Pumpkin Seed Oil are added. Plus, a unique blend of essential oils is used for ELBOW BUTTER.
BOO BOO BUTTER is more of a salve and has a lot of healing, helpful herbal infusions that are not necessary for most noses. I add Argan Oil, Neem Oil and a different blend of essential oil. Neem oil is very powerful, but also has a stronger smell. Some dogs may find the scent of the Neem Oil used in BOO BOO BUTTER too strong for their noses, others seem attracted to it. It will be up to your dog if you want to use BOO BOO BUTTER on their nose.
Sensitivities to plastic bowls can cause some nose issues. Switch to stainless shell or a well-made ceramic pronto. All those bad chemicals that we now know were in water bottles have often been used in pet food bowls!
