Snow, ice, sleet, rainy mornings, and super cold days means you’re using deicers and other chemicals to keep your sidewalks, driveways, and cars running. Some of the tried and true items that we use year after year are not good for pets. It can burn their paws or if they ingest some of it, hurt them internally. There are some safe pet products on the market that are not toxic and still keep everyone from slipping and sliding around town.

Here are 5 items that are safe to use around your pets this winter:

1: Mortons Safe T-Pet: This was developed by veterinarian support to make sure it is safe for them to step on. It’s salt and chloride free with is less irritating for their paws and stomach. It will melt snow and ice and is gentler on your paved surface than the corroding effects salt has on pipes, cars, metal, and other materials.

2: Tagg the Pet Tracker: Even if your pet is leashed when on walks, there may be that moment when s/he gets off leash or maybe out of the backyard and goes for a solo adventure. It’s scary. But if your dog has the Tagg Pet Tracker on, you have a way to find her/him quickly. This uses GPS tracking technology so you can see where you dog is and get notifications. It attaches to the collar and can be used in rain, snow, and even swimming.

3: A Door Mat: Coming in from a rainy day or slushy day means cat or dog paw prints tracked around the house. You can wipe their paws, if they let you, and by having a door mat that is super absorbent it will also help get some of that cold wet water off their paws. There are several types that are marketed directly for pet owners and many of them are more absorbent than the ones that you may find in your local housewares store. Look for the ones that almost sponge like and can be easily cleaned and made of material that isn’t hazardous to you or your pet.

4: Pet Dryer: Winter baths can mean chilly soggy dogs and cats. Why not invest in a dog dryer? It’ll get them dry in no time. You could use a hair dryer but the heat and the time it takes to blow through the layers of fur can take a lot of time and you might accidentally scare your pet or hold the dryer in one place too long. Pet dryers are cooler and safer.

5: Rain Coat: Doggies don’t like getting hit with rain. Well, some do. But not all and it adds a layer of insulation to keep some body heat on them. They help keep your pet dry so when you both come in from a walk, the smell of “wet dog” isn’t as… strong. It also cuts down on you have to dry them after a fun romp on the snow and rain.