The Dangers of Rock Salt for Pets
Rock salt (sodium chloride), as well as many other deicers, pose major hazards to your pets when applied in significant quantities to your driveway and other outdoor pavements. Being aware of these dangers and how to eliminate, or at least minimize, the risks to your cat or dog from rock salt can save your pet's health or even his/her life. The Dangers of Rock Salt on Paws When your pet walks on salt, or on a salt-water slush, the salt crystals can attach to the animal's paw