Did You Know Ice Melts Are Toxic?

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Spring may be right around the corner, but as those in the northern states get are still getting snow, it's important to remember that ice melts are toxic to our pets. Here are some quick safety tips to help keep your pets safe during the winter months:

1. Keep ice melts stored out of reach of your pets or keep your pets out of the garage. This is a good practice anyway as many items in typically stored in a garage are very toxic to pets.

2. Ice melts can burn and crack the paws of a dog, so be sure to wipe off your dog's paws after every walk with a clean, damp towel. An alternative is to have your dog wear dog boots. (Adorable!) Not every dog is agreeable to this, however.

3. We all remember the saying "Don't eat yellow snow". Well, do your pet a favor and keep them from eating or rolling in ice melt snow.

4. Don't forget that snow turns into puddles. Keep your dog from drinking any puddles after the snow melts.

If you think your dog may have consumed ice melt, contact your local veterinarian or the ASPCA also has a 24-hour poison control hotline at (888) 426-4435.