Julie's Pet Tips:

Frostbite:
Remove ice and snow from your pet's paws and coat at once. Frostbitten skin may turn reddish, white or gray, and it may be scaly or sloughing. If you suspect frostbite, take your pet to a warm place immediately. Thaw out frostbitten areas slowly by applying warm moist towels that are changed frequently. Continue until the affected areas become flushed. Contact your veterinarian as soon as possible; he/she will probably want to evaluate the seriousness of the conditions.

Ice Removal Salt:
Ice removal salt is caustic to animal paws. It can burn the paws, as well as make the animal sick when they lick them. Shovel regularly and use a less hazardous substance such as kitty litter. Other substances produced to melt ice and snow, have low to moderate toxicity, depending on the ingredients and amount ingested. Read labels and take necessary precautions. Keep these products stored in tight containers out of your pet's, and children's reach and be sure to remove salt from your pet's paws immediately.