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5 Reasons Your Dog Loves Lucas’ Paw Paw Ointment!

22 April jma074@optusnet.com.au 28 Comments

Hey Woofa’s,

I found a sore under Billy’s arm the other day and I  grabbed the jar of Lucas’ Paw Paw ointment!

As I was applying it to his sore I wondered if I’d shared this little jar of goodness with you!

Then I realised I hadn’t, so I got right on it.

I applied it to Billy’s underarm sore everyday for a week roughly and it healed up.

It’s great stuff and I love that it’s all natural.

 

WHAT IS LUCAS’ PAW PAW OINTMENT?

It is a natural ointment that is named after it’s founder Dr Thomas Pennington Lucas.

According to their website: 

‘Dr Lucas, after years of research as a botanist and medical practicioner, stated in his 1906 handbook that he believed the papaw was the finest natural medicine yet discovered.

He used the ointment, which he developed for his medical practice in Brisbane, to treat numerous types of illness and disease. People today can derive the same benefits that thousands derived during the lifetime of T.P. Lucas.’

 

WHAT IS IN LUCAS’ PAW PAW OINTMENT?

Basically it contains –

  • Carica Papaya 39mg/g Fresh Fermented Fruit
  • Base – Pharmaceutical Grade Petroleum Jelly and Wax
  • Gum Balsam Peru.

For more information check out their website – Lucas’ Paw Paw Ointment

 

5 REASONS YOUR DOG LOVES LUCAS’S PAW PAW OINTMENT!

According to their website – 

The ointment has antibacterial and antimicrobial properties and can be used as a local topical application on the following:

  1. Minor Burns & Scalds & Sunburn
  2. Gravel Rash, Cuts & Minor Open Wounds
  3. Nappy Rash & Chafing
  4. Insect Bites
  5. Splinters & Thorns

Many users of the ointment also report temporary relief of the symptoms of dermatitis and eczema.

 

IS LUCAS’ PAW PAW OINTMENT SAFE FOR MY DOG?

It doesn’t mention anywhere on the website whether you can use it on your dog or not, HOWEVER, I have been using it on my dog’s minor cuts, rashes, insect bits and have never had a problem.

Lucas’ Paw paw ointment is not toxic to dogs.   The ointment can be soothing and form a protective layer on sore skin.

HOWEVER, like anything, if your dog decides to eat a large amount of it, it does have the potential to cause vomiting or diarrhoea. 

I’ve seen Billy start to lick the ointment and it has never harmed him.

For best results put it on just before feeding your dog, they will be too busy eating to worry about some ointment.

 

WHERE CAN I BUY LUCAS’S PAW PAW OINTMENT?

It comes in a small tube or jar (as pictured above).

I usually buy it from our local supermarket Woolworths.

There is also the online option, visit their website to find their stockists or see if you can purchase it on-line – Lucas’ Paw Paw Ointment.

 

WHAT DOES ALL THIS MEAN?

That you can use Lucas’s Paw Paw Ointment safely on your dog.

It’s a natural ointment used for –

  1. Minor Burns & Scalds & Sunburn
  2. Gravel Rash, Cuts & Minor Open Wounds
  3. Nappy Rash & Chafing
  4. Insect Bites
  5. Splinters & Thorns.

 

Please note – there are no affiliate links on this product, just someone who uses and loves it.

 

IN THE COMMENTS BELOW – BILLY WOULD LIKE TO KNOW – WHETHER YOU’VE EVER USED PAW PAW OINTMENT ON YOUR DOG?

 

Cheers

 

Signature of Janine and Billy at Woofalicious Tales

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28 COMMENTS

  1. Lee | 17th Sep 19

    I’ve used Paw Paw (lol) cream on my dog for minor cuts & it heals really fast. Only I recently switched to Natralus Natural Paw Paw ointment as it has more than twice the active ingredient (Carica Papaya 83mg/g), uses certified Organic Papaya and has No Petrochemicals. It also seemed to work faster.

    • jma074@optusnet.com.au | 18th Sep 19

      That’s great Lee, Paw Paw ointment works on Billy too.
      I’ll have to give Natralus Natural Paw Paw ointment a try as well. Thanks so much for sharing xoxo

  2. Donna Morgan | 13th Nov 19

    I have a hairless puppy with white pigments on his legs
    He got sunburn I went to vet and got a cream for the sunburn and a sunblock
    The sunblock dried out his skin so much
    I been using paw paw and his legs are a lot better and he does lick it but haven’t had an issue with it so far
    Donna

    • jma074@optusnet.com.au | 3rd Dec 19

      Ohhhh Donna, your poor puppy that got sunburnt, I’m glad he’s better. Yes, Billy licks the paw paw ointment too, which is okay because it’s made from bees wax and isn’t harmful to dogs (if they lick it a bit), which is why I use it. Thanks for sharingxxoo

  3. Jordi | 17th Jan 20

    I have been using paw paw on my pups feet as they have been getting very dry and beginning to crack. However today Mr pup has decided to steal the tube of paw paw, tear it open and consume all of the ointment contained within. He hasn’t left so much as a drop behind.

    I have spoken to the vet who have given me the “watch and act accordingly” recommendation. So fingers crossed there are not hugely negative ramifications to his recent snack.

    I am interested to know what you deem to be a “large amount” Mr pup is only about 20kg and he has probably eaten 1/2 to 1/3 or a small tube.

    • jma074@optusnet.com.au | 19th Jan 20

      Hey Jordi, is your pup say a Maltese Terrier SIZE and has eaten 1/3 to 1/2 of the tube? I would estimate that no it wouldn’t be classed as a large amount HOWEVER, as your vet said definitely keep ‘a watch and act’ on him. Watch for any signs of change in him. If you’re worried tonight try him on some boiled chicken and rice, which is what is given for an upset tummy.
      Keep us posted on how you go!
      Cheers.

  4. rach | 5th Feb 20

    Can you use paw paw cream on their Paw pads? or will it soften their pads too much?

    • jma074@optusnet.com.au | 6th Feb 20

      Yes you can, but my question first is, why you feel that your dog needs it on their paws? Are they dry etc And I wouldn’t use too much. xoxo

  5. Donna | 11th Feb 20

    I use Lucas pawpaw on my rescue doggie and he hates everyone afterwards. He wont sit with, play or even look at us ,he just looks depressed and sulks for hours after its applied. But it always works wonders healing minor wounds and skin irritations.

    • jma074@optusnet.com.au | 13th Feb 20

      Hey Donna, do you think it’s the actual paw paw ointment he has on him or do you think it’s the fact that he needs to have it on him that he doesn’t like so much? I find it works wonders for minor cuts and wounds too. xoxo

  6. yanne | 27th Feb 20

    Hi Jordi, My 3 year old shih tzu ate half of the tube too just know and i’ve been googling like crazy to see if it’s toxic to them. Most of what I read says it’s not toxic, how is your dog? Is he ok? Would appreciate your reply.

    • jma074@optusnet.com.au | 27th Feb 20

      I’ve searched as well and the paw paw ointment doesn’t have anything toxic in it. However, in saying that you still want to monitor Jordi for any signs of illness. It’s a natural product. xoxo thanks for sharing

  7. Jess | 29th Mar 20

    My little rescue girl has been having some major allergy problems since she turned 7 and they bother her to such a large extent, that she licks her paws to the point they are completely red raw. I have her on natural allergy drops and my vet has given me medicated spray but the best thing I’ve found to help her is the PawPaw cream! It’s amazing! And it seems like the smell deters her from obsessively licking her feet and gives the cream time to soak in which is also great. We are still working on her allergies and calming the reactions down, but at least the redness and scabs are healing slowly but surely. Highly recommend.

    • jma074@optusnet.com.au | 8th Apr 20

      Hey Jess, I’m glad you’ve found paw paw cream to be of help to your 7 year old rescue. How are you going with her allergies?

  8. Kerolie | 29th Apr 20

    Our 2 year old Shih-tzu has been known to sniff out and steal many tubes of papaw ointment. And so far never had a negative outcome except for some appropriate discipline. He seems to absolutely love the taste of it. I have been using it on a small raw patch on his skin that I am unsure of how he got. It seems to be improving and hopefully will be gone soon. Thanks for your post.

    • jma074@optusnet.com.au | 30th Apr 20

      Thanks for sharing Kerolie, I know like your 2 year old Shih-Tzu that my staffy Billy loves the taste of it too. If I need to put it on him I do it just before I feed him so he doesn’t lick it off. Or if I use it he’s always trying to lick the jar. I love the stuff too and am glad it’s helping out your cheeky puppy. xoxo

  9. Hayley Slater | 14th Nov 20

    I have a 3yo and a 10 week old Maltese pooches, and same thing, they cannot get enough of the pawpaw. It’s almost like an addiction thing. I’m so glad it is non toxic.

    • jma074@optusnet.com.au | 16th Nov 20

      There’s definitely something in the Pawpaw ointment that the dogs like. Even if I try to put some on myself, Billy goes crazy trying to lick it. AS long as they’re not licking it all the time in big amounts they should be fine. xoxo

  10. Kylie | 26th Feb 21

    Hi, I have a 6 month old toy poodle and he has recently developed scabby sores around his ears which is spreading to his back… I have applied pawpaw cream to the tops of his ears tonight in the hope that it will help lift the scabs off (so he stops scratching and making it worse) and start healing… the vet has requested that we put him on a strict food allergy diet but I don’t think it would be from food as it’s around his ears mainly; I’m thinking it could be from the shampoo that we have started using about 3 months ago…

    • jma074@optusnet.com.au | 12th Mar 21

      Hi Kylie, the paw paw ointment will help a bit. I do agree with your vet though, it’s important to get to the reason of why your toy poodle is getting the sores to begin with. What’s causing it? As you say, it could be the shampoo, or it could be his diet. You’ll need to do a process of elimination. Good luck, and let us know how you go.

  11. Helen faulkner | 25th May 21

    I have a toy poodle he is continually scratching my vet put him on tablets worked great but when they stopped the scratching came back. Now trying different food not working he is10 years old will paw paw help.

    • jma074@optusnet.com.au | 25th May 21

      Hi Helen, I think you need to get to the bottom of why the itching started in the first place. How long has he been scratching, have you tried a different food (before the itching started), have you changed his shampoo/conditioner, if he’s inside have you used a different floor cleaner etc. While it’s time consuming it becomes a process of elimination. Is he itchy all over or just in one spot? Sometime itchiness can come from internal i.e. what your dog eats and some times it’s topical, as in from the environment.
      Some dogs are allergic to flea bites, so it only takes one flea to jump on, bite them and jump off and it sends them bonkers.
      Has he been around other dogs, walked in a different area etc
      How long has he been itchy for, we use to have a dog Cleo who would get itchy during change of season, from the grass as it would produce a seed that would drive her crazy.
      So as you can see it’s not an easy answer, in this case paw paw might stop the itching a little bit but it is not the answer to the overall problem.
      Let us know how you go and know that you’re not alone. xoxo

  12. Sabine | 19th Jun 21

    Lucas Paw Paw contains Petroleum Jelly, which means it’s from petrol, and likely to be an irritant to already irritated skin, regardless of what they say on their website. Some say it’s 96% petroleum jelly and 4% pawpaw. I recommend using Paw Paw cream without the Petroleum, there’s many options around.

    • jma074@optusnet.com.au | 20th Jun 21

      Hey Sabine, thanks for your comment. Yes it does contain Petroleum Jelly, https://lucaspapaw.com.au/the-ingredients/ , and I must say each time I’ve had to use it on my staffy for small irritations it’s worked a treat and hasn’t caused any further irritation. I agree, it would be good to also find paw paw cream without the petroleum. Everyone is entitled to use what works for them, with the knowledge of what’s in their products.

  13. Lynda Gilfeather | 26th Oct 23

    My Tibetan Spaniel absolutely LOVES eating the stuff! I’m not sure why, but whenever I get my little jar of the stuff out, he’s at my feet in a shot, giving me the biggest Tibbie pleading eyes he can manage…. I have to ration him to a teaspoon per night, otherwise he’d eat the whole jar! At this rate, it has no detrimental effects on his alimentary canal that I can notice.
    Our previous Tibbie had terrible skin rashes – long story, won’t relate it here – and she had great relief from me applying it to her belly skin, most noticeably.

    • jma074@optusnet.com.au | 5th Nov 23

      Hey Lynda, oh wow your dog eats paw paw ointment? I don’t think it’s for eating, maybe check with your trusted Vet to make sure this is okay. I’m glad to hear it hasn’t had any detrimental effects so far, but I’d still check to make sure it’s okay for him to be eating.
      I’ve only ever used paw paw ointment for external use, skin rashes etc. Our Billy has a smell of it but he doesn’t eat it. Let us know how you go.

  14. Sue | 17th Mar 24

    I’m glad I’ve seen this post and that other dogs are eating the paw paw. I have a 6 month old pup and since she’s been able to reach my cabinet in bedroom, she keeps going for the paw paw tube! She doesn’t seem to take anything else, it’s always the paw paw tube! She tries to chew it and if I use it she try’s licking it! Any ideas why she’s so obsessed with it? It’s almost daily she finds it and I have to retrieve it from her!

    • jma074@optusnet.com.au | 18th Mar 24

      Hey Sue, I’m starting to think there must be something with the paw paw ointment that the dogs just want to taste. Our Billy will have a lick of it but that’s it!! AND puppies do tend to get into everything, however you say she’s only going for the paw paw ointment. Maybe it’s the fresh fermented papaya????? Keep us posted as to how your pup goes.

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