Be sure to set up the container you’re using in the spot you want it to rest for the four hours it needs to harden before starting. The contents of the measuring glass will be very hot once they’re ready to pour into the container, so you won’t want to have to handle it once they’re poured in.

Add the water to a 2-quart saucepan.

Add all the ingredients to a 2-cup heat-proof glass measuring cup and place the cup in the saucepan and water, with the handle outside the pan.

Heat the pan on the stove over medium heat, do not go any hotter.

The ingredients will slowly start to simmer. Stir randomly to keep ingredients moved around, but it doesn’t have to be stirred constantly.

Simmer until all ingredients are melted (this usually takes about 10 minutes to achieve).

The handle of the measuring cup should remain cool enough to handle, if not, be sure to use an oven mitt.

Pour the contents of the measuring cup, slowly and gently, into the containers of your choosing. Be sure these containers can handle the hot ingredients before using them. I tend to use two 2-ounce tins so drying time is lessened.

Only fill the tin or container ¾ of the way full then leave your containers to sit for at least 4 hours or until fully set.

Keep covered and stored in a cool area for up to 2 months.

To use on your dog, simply take a bit on your fingers (a little goes a long way) and rub it into their paw pads that have been freshly cleaned and dried. Best if used once a day for rougher pads, or 1-2 times a week for maintenance.