Pestell Paw Thaw Ice Melter for Dogs & Cats is a safer, biodegradable ice melter that will not harm your pet when used as directed. Paw Thaw combines the most effective deicing blend components available, creating the desired reaction to initiate deicing and meltdown. It breaks the bond between the ice and surface area and the time-released formula stays on the surface area longer, helping to control the freeze-thaw cycle. Non-hygroscopic formula is less harmful to grass, trees and other vegetation when used as directed. It"s water soluble, odorless and non-corrosive. It guards against concrete corrosion by forming a protective coating on the surface. The special Dolomite formula provides added traction control and it will not track or harm carpets, floors or footwear. And there"s no slimy residue to clean up!