![]() But we all know our dogs lick everything! Ingesting Vaseline could lead to upset tummies and diarrhea… and honestly do you really want your dog consuming petroleum jelly, a derivative of oil refining?! I don’t.īut does it really even have any benefits? Petroleum Jelly is water-repellant and not water-soluble, meaning it merely seals the barrier so that moisture does not leave the skin. Most statements regarding safety of Vaseline use for dogs claim that it’s not toxic when used topically. A study by a German watchdog group in 2015 found high levels of Mineral Oil Aromatic Hydrocarbons (MOHAs) in cosmetics that contained mineral oil, with Vaseline containing the highest levels of MOHA of all products tested. The European Commission lists MOHAs as potentially genotoxic and carcinogenic. ![]() But since there are varying degrees of purity, you don't always know how non-toxic your petroleum jelly-based products really are. The name brand Vaseline is reported to be highly refined and purified and thus classified as non–carcinogenic. Alan Dattner, the founder of, the components of oil removed during the making of petroleum jelly can be cancer causing in some cases. What IS Vaseline? In the mid-1800s, a substance called “rod wax” would coat and foul oil rigs. In 1859, Robert Cheesburg took this rod wax and through a process of distillation and filtration, created a product and “Vaseline”. Footpad hyperkeratosis causes tenderness and soreness, making walking more difficult or painful. If your dog’s nose is dry and crusty it no longer functions the same way. Nasal hyperkeratosis prevents your dog from fully using their most valuable sense- smell. It can be incredibly uncomfortable and painful, and also lead to bacterial and/or fungal infections. The clinical signs involve rough, thickened and dry skin which can crack. Hyperkeratosis is a skin condition in which keratin is overproduced causing an increase in the thickness of the stratum corneum. The fibrous protein keratin is the main component of skin, hair, feathers, horns, claws and beaks in most animals. But certain dog breeds simply have a genetic predisposition to developing hyperkeratosis. ![]() Hyperkeratosis can occur as a symptom of a few underlying issues, such as Pemphigus. So first of all, why do our bulldogs’ noses and paws get so cracked and crusty? It’s called Nasodigital Hyperkeratosis and can occur on the nose (nasal hyperkeratosis) or the paws (footpad hyperkeratosis). But is it really safe? Is there any scientific evidence that it is actually moisturizing? Why do we not recommend it for our rescue? I know we’ve all seen Vaseline or Bag Balm recommended in bulldog groups, particularly for use on the nose and paw pads to keep them soft.
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