Paw Palm is 100% natural, safe, and edible. our balm will work even if it is licked off. We reccommend that you offer your dog a distraction so the balmwill stay on as long as possible. Healthy paws are meant to be hydrated, flexible and spongy, not dry or rough. 
 
This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease