Safe Paw PetSafe Ice Melt for Dogs & Cats, 8-lb jug

$29.99 Chewy Price

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Details

  • This ice melter is free of salt and chloride, making it safe for people, pets, property, and the planet.
  • The dual-effect compound is non-corrosive and provides and effective way to clear snow and ice, plus it works at temperature as low as -2 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • This ice melt is safe for concrete surfaces at least 12 months old, asphalt, concrete brick and stone, pavers, and wood decks, and it won’t cause pitting or damage.
  • Safe Paw is pet and child safe even if it’s ingested, plus it’s safe to use around plants.
  • This ice melt can be used for a long time in small and large areas and features an excellent spread rate.

Ingredients

Instructions

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About Safe Paw

Pet Safe Ice Melt You Can Trust

Safe Paw was born out of the desire to have an environmentally aware solution for melting ice. The goal was to find the safest formula, one that excels at melting ice without harming people, pets or the planet. Safe Paw is ice melt with a conscience, and it contains no harmful chemicals like salt or chlorides, which can cause problems for our furry friends. It works at very low temperatures, won’t damage vegetation, and can be used on any surface without conductive or corrosive properties.

Why Is Safe Paw the Right Choice?

Safe Paw gives you peace of mind when using it around pets and your home. Made from safe proprietary compounds that do not contain harmful chemicals or salts, it won’t cause temperature swings when it makes contact with ice or snow. Salt and chloride-based ice melters cause the temperature to quickly rise, which can burn paws on contact. Those other ice melts can also be toxic if ingested—a common issue when pets lick their wounds.

Safe Chemistry in a Small Package

Safe Paw pellets have a bright color that’s highly visible, and it can be used wherever ice can form. It is useful anywhere that can become dangerously slippery, including concrete steps, driveways, wooden decks, stone pavers, metal ramps and more. Once the granules have completely dissolved on the surface, a barrier forms to prevent water molecules from re-binding into ice. Safe Paw is intelligent chemistry at work and a great solution for people and pets!

Used and Recommended by Veterinarians

It’s no wonder that Safe Paw is used and recommended by vets, animal hospitals and shelters. Unlike other ice melts, Safe Paw does not burn your pet’s paws or cause intestinal damage from ingestion. Our trusted companions don’t know to avoid regular ice melts or understand the damage they can do, so it’s up to us to protect them by choosing a health-conscious ice melt like Safe Paw.

The Better Ice Melt

Concentrated Formula

A little goes a long way—you can use ½  as much as you would use with salt, and Safe Paw lasts 72 hours on the surface.

Safe for Plants, Too

Safe on vegetation and suitable for use on lawns and shrubs, it will not dry plants like salt or chloride-based melts.

Works on All Surfaces

Use it on stone, pavers, wood, brick, metal, asphalt and even properly cured concrete that’s at least 1 year old.

Flexipail, for Big Jobs

Flexipail offers 22 lbs. of economical ice melting power. Use it in a spreader or to refill an empty Safe Paw jug.

About Safe Paw

At Gaia Enterprises, nothing is more important than our planet. They believe that we must take innovative steps to protect and care for it, as it is our home. Gaia’s belief in the value of sustainable products is why they created Safe Paw, and through it, they aim to constantly make decisions that are kind to the earth. From their beginnings in 1986 up to today, their innovative work continues with the creation of highly safe products that put pets, people, property and the planet first.

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Questions & Answers

36 Customer Questions


What are the ingredients by % or weight in Safe Paw? I used Safe Paw last year and had a bit of concrete damage and am trying to figure out if I need to apply Safe Paw differently. Also, what recommedations do you have for applying Safe Paw to concrete driveways?


Hello. What color is the pet safe rock salt please? Husband wants to know

Answer by ChewyJan 24, 2018
The Safe Paw is completely salt-free and comes in a turquoise shade. However, the ice melter is dye-free and will not stain.

Is this safe on grass? Will it harm it?

Answer by ChewyAug 04, 2018
This product is safe for pets, humans, vegetation and the environment (including lawns).

My dog loves to eat snow and ice - is this safe if he would happen to eat some of it?

Answer by ChewyJan 17, 2018
This product is non toxic and recommended by veterinarians.

4.5
Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars
1176 Ratings

Customers Mention

Chewy identifies key considerations with the help of artificial intelligence and our veterinarians.

Ease of Use

85% Positive

Effectiveness

85% Positive

Safety

83% Positive

Stain Type

81% Positive

621 Customer Reviews



Rated 3 out of 5 stars
By Nancy on Jan 11, 2026

Messy packaging

It works (have used before) but this delivery was disappointing. Safety ring around lid not put on correctly allowing lid to pop open going all over.Pellets (1/2)

It works (have used before) but this delivery was disappointing. Safety ring around lid not put on correctly allowing lid to pop open going all over.Pellets (1/2) of the container ended up in bottom of Chewy Box and my floor,carefully taking container out of box. Pellets everywhere. I needed it or I would have sent it back. Packaging should have picked this up coming from the manufacturer (quality control) Before sending. Not a Postal Service mishap.


Rated 4 out of 5 stars
By Jennifer on Dec 14, 2025

Great product but new lid design is a pain

I’ve used this product for several years. It is pet safe and plant safe and does a fantastic job of melting the ice. But this year the lid design has changed making

I’ve used this product for several years. It is pet safe and plant safe and does a fantastic job of melting the ice. But this year the lid design has changed making it almost impossible to open without destroying the lid completely. After pulling the tab strip you now have to pry up multiple tabs that are very difficult to open. You need a very strong g pair of adjustable pliers to do it. Unfortunately once opened, the lid no longer seals the bucket. I’ve been using old lids incr I pry the new ones off.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Dennis on Dec 20, 2025

Great Stuff

We had some crazy weather. First it snowed then it rained and it turned back to snow overnight. So there was a layer of ice under the snow. The ice melt worked beautifully

We had some crazy weather. First it snowed then it rained and it turned back to snow overnight. So there was a layer of ice under the snow. The ice melt worked beautifully. Sprinkled some on waited about a half an hour. Shoveled everything right up. Put a little more down. The next day we got a dusting of snow it melted that and it left a coating on the concrete so the water from the melted snow didn't freeze.


Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By Octavia on Jan 21, 2026

Does not work!

Shoveled snow away and applied this product twice, two days in a row, and ice is still there, no difference what so ever. I don’t think this would melt a tiny ice

Shoveled snow away and applied this product twice, two days in a row, and ice is still there, no difference what so ever. I don’t think this would melt a tiny ice cube. Save your money. Have to lug this heavy container to FedEx to return.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Drea on Dec 28, 2025

Pet safe

Needed a pet safe ice melt for our deck in the backyard. Since the first snow of the season Marco went sliding on the deck. With this stuff out down no more sliding

Needed a pet safe ice melt for our deck in the backyard. Since the first snow of the season Marco went sliding on the deck. With this stuff out down no more sliding. It works fast! No ice. No slippery surfaces. And most of all it doesn’t get caught in the pads of his feet! Great product. Will def buy the big bucket when I need a refill!


Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By Heather on Jan 3, 2026
Top 500 Contributor

Going back to the other brand

I don't know why anyone chooses to use this ice melt over other brands. I ordered it because the store was out of the Morton brand, but this stuff (for one) is way

I don't know why anyone chooses to use this ice melt over other brands. I ordered it because the store was out of the Morton brand, but this stuff (for one) is way overpriced. It also seems to be much easier to track into the house. I would love to return it. One opened bottle and one unopened.


Rated 4 out of 5 stars
By Diane on Jan 12, 2026

Great product, packaging not so much

I have purchased this before and I love the product. It keeps in my garage without clumping up over time. My only complaint is I have arthritis in my hands and I

I have purchased this before and I love the product. It keeps in my garage without clumping up over time. My only complaint is I have arthritis in my hands and I cannot get the lid open!!!! I struggled for an hour and finally had to ask for help.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Cate on Jan 9, 2026

Perfect for pups

I was looking to buy some pet safe salt for where my dogs walk. And this is, by far the best thing I have ever but it came well. Packaged in a great container that

I was looking to buy some pet safe salt for where my dogs walk. And this is, by far the best thing I have ever but it came well. Packaged in a great container that you can spread out the ice. We'll definitely buy again.


Rated 3 out of 5 stars
By Barbara on Dec 18, 2025

Delivery

Product is great. Problem was delivery. I live in the country, driver for FedEx dropped it at the end of my lane. Had to go get it alone. I'm almost 80 years

Product is great. Problem was delivery. I live in the country, driver for FedEx dropped it at the end of my lane. Had to go get it alone. I'm almost 80 years old and the ice melt weighs 35lb. You always come through for me. Just disappointed in delivery.


Rated 4 out of 5 stars
By Paula on Dec 15, 2025

Works great once you get lid off!

Getting the lid off the 35lb container was a chore! Stripped off the plastic as instructed but had to use the prying end of a hammer to get the lid off! Having

Getting the lid off the 35lb container was a chore! Stripped off the plastic as instructed but had to use the prying end of a hammer to get the lid off! Having the done that - the product works great and my sidewalk is ice free compared to my neighbors’.