Ice Melt Toxicity

Posted by Clare Bristow

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In my recent post on how to walk your dog safely this winter, I mentioned the importance of washing your dog's paws thoroughly after your walk to remove any traces of ice melt.

Back in 2000 the ASPCA issued a toxicity alert about ice melters, particularly those that contain Sodium Chloride. In 2001 Health Canada and Environment Canada declared road salt a toxic product due to it containing any one of the following chlorides - sodium chloride, calcium chloride, potassium chloride or magnesium chloride; despite this, road salt continues to be used on Canada's roads as an ice melter, as it does in most other countries.

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