Paws Right There dog balm to be sold nationally by Jollyes - Warrington Guardian

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A SOOTHING paw balm for dogs developed by two childhood friends is to be sold by a nationwide pet retailer.

The range of four Paws Right There balms, made with natural ingredients that are non-toxic and lick safe for dogs, have already become a hit online.

A SOOTHING paw balm for dogs developed by two childhood friends is to be sold by a nationwide pet retailer.

The range of four Paws Right There balms, made with natural ingredients that are non-toxic and lick safe for dogs, have already become a hit online.

But they are now set to reach a new national audience through Jollyes.

Mum-of-two Becky Dutton-Geraghty, who lives in Paddington and also runs photo-editing business People Digital Prints, turned to friend and Jollyes Runcorn store manager Lyndsey Fearns after having the idea for the balms during lockdown in 2021.

After doing research into various essential oils, they experimented with different recipes and ingredients in Becky’s kitchen and developed samples to ease doggy ailments including allergies, itchy paws, dry nose and anxiety.

Lyndsey, from Runcorn, who is also Jollyes’ store manager of the year, said: “It was very important to us that our products were cruelty free and vegan friendly.

“We also did not want a petroleum-based product because we knew it had to be safe if a dog licked it and ingested it. We test our products on humans, starting with ourselves.

“My chihuahua Meika used to suffer terribly at Bonfire Night, but the anxiety balm has made a huge difference and I cannot believe how settled she has been since we started using it.”

With labels designed by Becky and packaged in recyclable aluminium cans, they started selling their Paws Right There range via Etsy and Instagram, and as the products became more popular they set up their own website.

The pair are also assisting Warrington RSPCA at Saturday’s family fun day held at the Slutchers Lane centre, which is facing closure after 40 years, and they are asking customers to show their support.

The range of Paws Right There balms for dogs

“Our business just took off and we started building up followers who loved it. We realised we had something that could work,” added Lyndsey.

Last December, they sent samples to Jollyes which agreed to a trial in six stores, and the response has been so strong it is now preparing to roll it out across all 70-plus stores in the UK.

The balm now comes in four varieties – pre walkies barrier balm for paw and snout protection, anxiety calm balm, itchy paws soothing balm and vegan rough paws and snout saviour.

The business partners, who are looking for a manufacturer to scale up production, have just launched a pet sun protection balm to protect dogs’ noses and ears, which went on sale this month.

They also have a range of pet-friendly candles and wax melts made from natural materials, reflecting the growing awareness of avoiding potentially harmful emissions in the home.

Jollyes’ commercial director Chris Burns said: “We were really impressed with the balms.

“There was a gap in the market for Lyndsey and Becky’s product, and their cruelty free ethos fits perfectly with our approach.

“Customers in the trial store love it, and we cannot wait to see the response as we roll it out across all our stores.”

Becky is offering Warrington Guardian readers 15 per cent off their first purchase at PawsRightThere.co.uk and PeopleDigitalPrints.com using the code WG15 at the checkout.