23/12/2025
💚 Green Clay for Hot Spots & Paw Issues 💚
I love green clay and sometimes recommend it for hot spots, sore, weepy paws or skin.
French green clay, commonly associated with illite, is a naturally occurring mineral clay found in several regions of France. It forms over long periods through the weathering and transformation of mineral-rich rocks, sometimes including ancient marine and volcanic materials.
It is naturally rich in minerals such as silica, calcium, magnesium, potassium, and iron compounds, which contribute to its characteristic green colour and high absorbent properties. ✨
Clays like French green clay have been used for centuries across many cultures in traditional care practices, particularly for skin concerns, minor wounds, and inflammation, long before the development of modern pharmaceuticals.
Because of this long-standing traditional use, French green clay continues to be valued today within natural and holistic care traditions as a supportive, topical remedy.
When purified and labelled as food-grade, French green clay has also been traditionally consumed in small amounts. Similar mineral clays are instinctively sought by some animals, including dogs, which may self-select them for digestive support.
If you’re looking for reliable options, these are two brands I trust:
💚 https://www.hedgerowhounds.co.uk/products/green-clay ✨
✨ https://mrslobberchops.org/products/green-clay-150g 💚
🌿 Why it helps:
Green clay is naturally astringent, meaning it helps tighten tissue and draw out excess moisture. It can calm heat, absorb discharge, and form a light protective layer as the skin settles, making it especially helpful during acute flare-ups. Mixed to a soft, facemask-like consistency, it can also be applied to dry, slow-to-settle areas of skin, where it supports balance and creates a calm environment for the skin’s natural repair process.
⚠️ The important bit:
Green clay works on the surface, not the cause. Hot spots and paw issues often stem from diet, toxins, or other internal stresses.
💡 Think of it like this:
Suppressing symptoms is like putting tape over a warning light on your car dashboard. The light isn’t the problem; it’s giving us information. Cover it up, and the issue doesn’t go away; it simply shows up somewhere else.
✅ My approach:
• Use green clay short-term for relief and protection
• Always work from within to support true healing
• Understand symptoms as part of the body’s self-healing and detox process
This is a far more natural approach than reaching straight for steroid creams, antibiotics, medicated sprays or washes that are so often prescribed for skin and paw issues.
Green clay can calm the paws but real change comes from supporting the body, not just silencing symptoms.
👉 What if symptoms aren’t the problem… but the body’s way of communicating?
What are your thoughts on green clay? Have you ever used green clay for your dog? 💚
