Natural Pet Care for the Animals We Love
Anyone who has ever loved an animal understands this feeling.
The way they greet you at the door.
The way they seem to know when you've had a difficult day before you've spoken a word.
They quietly become woven into the fabric of a home until it's impossible to imagine life without them.
At Camp Wander, we don't think of our animals as separate from the family. They are part of our daily rituals, our routines, and our lives. They sit beside us while we work, follow us through the garden, wait patiently in the kitchen, and somehow always know exactly where we need them most.
So it only felt natural that some of the remedies we reach for ourselves would eventually become part of caring for them, too.
A Home Apothecary That Includes Four-Legged Family Members
One of the things we love most about a home apothecary is its simplicity.
A few trusted remedies. Thoughtfully chosen ingredients. Small comforts that support everyday life.
Over the years, we've found ourselves reaching for salves just as often for our animals as we do for ourselves.
A dry paw after a long walk.
A scratch from an adventure outdoors.
An irritated patch of skin that needs a little extra care.
These moments don't always require something complicated. Often, they simply call for nourishment, gentleness, and consistency.
That's exactly what inspired some of our favorite Camp Wander blends.
Our Pet-Friendly Salve
Created specifically with animals in mind, our Pet-Friendly Salve is one of those products that quietly earns a permanent place in the home.
Made with organic oils, beeswax, Frankincense, and Lavender, this simple formula was designed to support skin comfort while remaining gentle enough for regular use.
We've heard countless stories from customers who keep a jar nearby for hot spots, dry paws, scratches, scrapes, and irritated skin. Many tell us it has become part of their evening routine, massaging a small amount into their dog's paws before bed.
There is something incredibly comforting about those moments.
The slowing down.
The connection.
The trust that exists between a person and the animal they love.
One of our favorite ingredients in this blend is Frankincense. While known for its powerful botanical properties, it is remarkably gentle. In our experience, many animals seem naturally drawn to its grounding aroma. Paired with Lavender, it creates a salve that feels both soothing and supportive.
The All Purpose Healing Salve
Long before many of our specialty blends existed, there was the original Camp Wander Healing Salve.
This is the salve that started it all.
Created to support minor cuts, burns, abrasions, dry skin, and everyday skin concerns, it quickly became a staple in homes looking for simple, natural care.
Over time, customers began sharing how often they reached for it when caring for their animals as well.
One story that has stayed with us involved a bulldog with a sunburned nose. Another involved hot spots that needed extra support. Others simply keep it nearby for the inevitable scratches and scrapes that come with an active dog's life.
Its blend of Lavender, Lemon, and Melaleuca has made it a trusted favorite for generations of Camp Wander families.
The antiseptic-supporting properties of these botanicals make it a wonderful addition to a home apothecary, helping support minor cuts, scrapes, and everyday skin concerns before they become something larger.
While this salve is commonly used around the home and for many animals, we always recommend avoiding use with cats due to their unique sensitivities to essential oils.
A Note About Essential Oils and Animals
One of the questions we hear most often is whether essential oils can be used around animals.
The answer is that some can, when thoughtfully selected and properly diluted.
Just as every person responds differently to plants, every animal is unique as well. We always encourage pet owners to observe their animals closely and use common sense when introducing any new botanical support.
Over the years, a handful of oils have become favorites among many Camp Wander families.
Lavender is often chosen for its calming nature. Many people reach for it during stressful situations like travel, thunderstorms, fireworks, or veterinary visits. Applied in properly diluted salves, it can become part of a soothing evening ritual, especially when massaged gently into paw pads before bed.
Frankincense has long been appreciated for its grounding qualities. It is one of the gentlest essential oils and is often used to support aging dogs, skin recovery, and overall comfort. Many animals seem naturally drawn to its aroma, making it a beautiful addition to pet-friendly formulations.
Copaiba is another favorite for supporting mobility and comfort. Often used in blends designed for active or aging dogs, it is valued for its calming and soothing properties.
When using essential oils around animals, less is often more. We believe in gentle, properly diluted applications that work in harmony with the body rather than overwhelming it.
That philosophy is woven into every Camp Wander product created with animals in mind.
The Small Acts of Care Matter
There is a tendency to think healing happens in big moments.
But often, it happens in the small ones.
A hand resting gently on a tired dog.
A little salve rubbed onto cracked paws after a long day outside.
A few extra moments spent tending to something that hurts.
Animals give so much of themselves throughout their lives. Their companionship is constant. Their love uncomplicated. Caring for them becomes one of the quiet ways we return that gift.
We believe wellness extends beyond ourselves.
It includes our families, our homes, our gardens, and the animals who share this life with us.
And sometimes, it begins with something as simple as a jar of salve.
With Love,
Camp Wander
Shop our pet friendly products!
A pet-friendly salve carefully crafted with your dogs, chickens, and other beloved animals in mind. Our furry (and feathered) friends deserve pure, nutritious care too.
Blended simply with Frankincense and Lavender, this gentle formula supports skin comfort and recovery. While Frankincense is a powerful botanical, it is remarkably gentle — so gentle it is often used neat. In my experience, animals are naturally drawn to its grounding aroma.
✨ Benefits
Supports minor cuts and skin irritation
Encourages healthy skin recovery
Gentle enough for regular use
Soothes dry or cracked paw pads
Calming aromatic support
🌿 Ways to Use
Apply to paws, hot spots, or irritated skin
Use on minor scratches or dry patches
Massage gently into affected areas
🌿 Ingredients
organic ingredients: organic unrefined coconut oil, organic olive oil, beeswax pastilles, organic gmo-free kosher-certified vitamin e oil, organic rosehip seed oil, frankincense, lavender essential oils
⚠️ Care
Topical
For external animal use only
Shelf life: 12 months
Store in a cool place
2 oz
This is the original CW Healing Salve — the signature Camp Wander salve from which many beloved salve blends were born -
Gentle enough for baby’s diaper rash and even Fido’s hot spots, yet powerful enough to support wound healing and help protect against infection, this all-purpose balm belongs in every home apothecary.
✨ Benefits
Supports healing of minor cuts and burns
Helps protect against infection
Calms itching + psoriasis flare-ups
Gentle enough for daily, family use
🌿 Ways to Use
Apply to clean skin as needed
Use on minor wounds, burns, or abrasions
Massage onto dry, irritated patches
🌿 Ingredients
organic unrefined coconut oil, organic olive oil, beeswax pastilles, organic gmo-free kosher-certified vitamin e oil, organic rosehip seed oil, lavender, lemon, melaleuca essential oils
⚠️ Care
Topical
Avoid contact with eyes
Shelf life: 12 months
Store in a cool place
2 oz
Sustainably sourced from the Amazon Rainforest, Copaiba essential oil begins as a rich resin tapped from the trunk of the Copaifera officinalis tree and is then vacuum distilled to yield its gentle yet powerful essence.
Naturally high in beta-caryophyllene — the same sesquiterpene responsible for the spiciness of black pepper and also found in cloves, hops, and rosemary — contributing remarkable anti-inflammatory support with an unusually soft, calming profile.
✨ Benefits
Potent anti-inflammatory support
Rich in beta-caryophyllene (sesquiterpene)
Encourages joint and muscle comfort
Supports nervous system calm
🌿 Ways to Use
Blend with Frankincense for targeted anti-inflammatory synergy
Add to salves for joint and muscle comfort
Apply diluted to areas of irritation or redness
Include in nighttime blends for gentle relaxation
🌿 Energetics
Deeply calming + grounding
Softens inflammatory emotional states
10 ml
Frankincense is the matriarch — the wisest and most compassionate teacher in nature’s pharmacy. Warm, resinous, and grounding, Frankincense blends beautifully with virtually every essential oil. Truly… Frank makes it all better — just like your favorite people.
✨ Benefits
Powerful anti-inflammatory support
Traditionally referenced for anti-tumor and regenerative properties
Supports cellular renewal + skin regeneration
Calms the nervous system
Exceptionally gentle — even more so than Lavender
🌿 Ways to Use
Apply neat (undiluted) to areas of concern
Add to skincare for rejuvenation + tone
Blend into salves for enhanced anti-inflammatory support
Few oils carry such versatility — physical, emotional, and spiritual in equal measure.
🌿 Energetics
Deeply grounding + centering
Encourages emotional resilience
10 ml
Gentle yet powerful, our luxe Lavender is steamed distilled from organically grown flowers in Bulgaria - a foundational oil for emotional balance, skin support, restful sleep, and nervous system calm. It is the oil most people reach for first — and continue reaching for for a lifetime.
✨ Benefits
Deeply calming to the nervous system
Promotes restful, restorative sleep
Soothes skin irritations + minor burns
🌿 Ways to Use
Diffuse before bedtime for peaceful sleep
Apply diluted to temples or neck for tension
Keep on hand for everyday bumps and burns
🌙 Energetics
Cooling + harmonizing
Balances emotional extremes
Encourages surrender + softening
10 ml
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Explore natural pet care with Camp Wander's pet-friendly salves and essential oils. Learn how botanical remedies can support paws, skin comfort, and everyday wellness for the animals you love.