Paw Healing Herbal Spray for Pododermatitis

When your pet’s paws are red, inflamed, or constantly licked, it’s often a sign of pododermatitis - inflammation of the paw pads caused by allergies, yeast, bacteria, or toxins.
This simple homemade herbal spray helps soothe inflammation, calm itching, and protect the skin, naturally.

Ingredients & Their Purpose

Neem Leaves

A natural antibacterial and antifungal herb. Neem cleanses without stripping natural oils and helps control yeast and bacterial infections that worsen paw inflammation.

Green Tea

Rich in antioxidants (catechins) that reduce redness, soothe irritation, and support skin repair. Its tannins gently tighten and protect skin tissue, helping inflamed paws heal faster.

Epsom Salt (Magnesium Sulfate)

Helps draw out infection, reduce swelling, and relieve pain. It’s a natural detoxifier that calms inflammation and restores circulation. Always use in mild concentration to prevent dryness.

Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV)

Balances skin pH and acts as a mild antifungal. It helps curb yeast overgrowth on the paws. Use only on unbroken skin and always diluted well (1 part ACV : 4 parts water).

Good Mama Itch & Allergy Relief Supplement (1 tsp)

This powerful blend adds deeper anti-inflammatory and healing benefits:

Amla, Giloy & Noni - boost skin repair and immunity
Nettle, Chamomile, Quercetin - reduce histamine response & itching
Ashwagandha & L-Glutamine - support stress balance & tissue recovery
Spirulina - adds antioxidants and trace minerals for barrier healing
When added during the decoction, it infuses gentle plant actives that help calm inflamed skin without irritation.

Optional: Aloe Vera Juice (fresh) or Witch Hazel (without alcohol)

Soothes, hydrates, and cools inflamed tissue while restoring the natural barrier of the paw pads.

How to Make It

In 300 ml water, add:
- 1 tbsp neem leaves
- 1 tsp (non caffeinated) green tea
- 1 tsp Good Mama Itch & Allergy Relief supplement - https://goodmama.in/products/itch-allergy-support-dogs?_pos=1&_psq=itch+and+allergy&_ss=e&_v=1.0
Simmer gently (not a rolling boil) for 10–12 minutes until the water reduces slightly.
Let it cool and strain through a fine cloth.
Once cool, add:
- ½ tsp Epsom salt
- ½–1 tsp Apple cider vinegar (only if skin isn’t cracked)
- 1 tbsp Aloe vera juice (optional)
- Calendula tincture
Pour into a clean glass spray bottle and store refrigerated for up to 3 days.

How to Use

Spray on paws after walks or cleansing.
Leave on for 2–3 minutes, then gently pat dry.
For open wounds, skip ACV.
Follow with
- a beeswax-based antifungal or healing balm - https://goodmama.in/products/hemp-healing-balm?_pos=1&_psq=balm&_ss=e&_v=1.0
- Bio Protect Spray
- Itch and Fungal Spray

Why It Works

This spray balances the paw microbiome, controls yeast and bacteria, and cools inflammation.
Unlike chemical sprays that offer short-term relief, this herbal blend heals from the root, gently restoring balance to the skin barrier and microbiome.