Can Bag Balm Be Used on the Feet of Dogs?
Bag Balm, known for its green square tin packaging, has been around since 1899 when it was created in Wells River, Vermont. It was originally created to sooth chapped cow udders during harsh winters, but dozens of uses have been discovered it its more than 100 years of existence.
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History of Bag Balm
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Bag Balm became instantly popular in cattle farms and was a wide seller. The green tin was featured in a 1983 CBS story by Charles Kuralt, and since then the product has gained fame for other uses, according to the company's website. "Glamour Magazine," "The New York Times" and Oprah Winfrey have discussed the product's many uses, the company says.
Uses of Bag Balm
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Bag Balm can be applied to a dog's paws in order to help sooth abrasions and is commonly used by veterinarians, the company says.
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Where to Buy Bag Balm
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Bag Balm is available at tack and feed stores, department stores, drug stores and pharmacies. Just look for the green tin with red lettering.
Other Potential Uses
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Families have been using Bag Balm inside their homes for generations. Uses run from rubbing it on a baby's diaper rash to softening calluses.
Bag Balm Donations
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The company donated cases of Bag Balm to the search and rescue teams following Sept. 11, 2001. It was rubbed on the search dogs' feet so they could keep looking for survivors
Other Products
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The company that makes Bag Balm also produces a hoof softener and a tack softener and cleaner for horses. Visit bagbalm.com
Timeless
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From the time Bag Balm was first marketed in 1899 after John L. Norris bought the formula from a Vermont farmer, the packaging has remained the same. According to the company, the green tin was designed in Boston, Massachusetts, and its shape and design have "remained virtually unchanged" during its existence.
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