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What is the difference between rock salt and pet-safe salt?

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Created: 2022-07-10 01:39:10

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Rock salt is basically sodium chloride.Ice melt is generally a blend of sodium chloride and other minerals like magnesium and calcium. Then there are ice melts without salt that are non-toxic and non-corrosive. If you're a pet owner, then you might be looking for a snow salt that is pet safe.


What kind of rock salt is safe for pets?

Magensium chloride has a low toxicity level for humans and dogs, making it safer to be around than the highly toxic sodium chloride. Magnesium chloride pellets are also round-shaped, so they will not cut or irritate pet's paws the way sharp crystals will.

How is pet safe salt different?

The most common, and often sole ingredient in ice melters labeled “Pet Safe,” is Urea (sometimes listed as Carbonyl Diamide or Carbamide Resin). Urea is a bio-degradable chemical that is most commonly used in fertilizers. Although Urea won't harm your pet's paws, it also won't melt your ice.

Is all salt pet safe?

If ingested in decent quantities, any salt can be considered a deadly toxin. So again, don't let your dog munch out of the bag (common sense, really). These salts can be irritating to paws, particularly if in a large quantity (ie it gets less spread around and more dumped).

Is rock salt safe for pets to walk on?

Both for dogs and cats, ingestion or rock salt in significant amounts can be dangerous or even deadly. Too much salt in your pet's system can lead to vomiting, diarrhea, trembling, seizures, erratic walking behavior, disorientation, extreme tiredness, an unnaturally intense thirst, or unusual drooling or salivating.

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