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Natural Rapport The Only Dog & Cat Pet-Safe Ice Melt, Green

Natural Rapport The Only Dog & Cat Pet-Safe Ice Melt, Green

By Natural Rapport 10 reviews analyzed Updated Oct 2023 85% confidence
7.5 /10
Quality
6.0
Value
7.5
Design
7.0
Function
8.0
Durability
5.0

In a Nutshell

  • Ice melt works great
  • Metrics for effectiveness is good
  • Common concerns about price and durability

Quick Verdict

Most users find this ice melt effective, especially on pets’ paws, although durability and price are concerns.

Quick Stats

Reviews Analyzed 10
Would Recommend 64%
Would Buy Again 60%
Avg Lifespan A few days

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Effectiveness (4)

    Highly effective at melting ice.

  • Pet Safety (3)

    Considered safe for pets.

  • Design and Appearance (2)

    Pleasing to the eye.

  • Value for Money (2)

    Uses less product to achieve results.

Cons

Quality Trend: Declining

Some users reported a decline in quality over time, mentioning it does not melt ice as effectively as it used to.

Older Reviews Said:

positive

Newer Reviews Say:

somewhat negative

Who Is This For?

Best For

  • Pet owners residing in cold climates — It safely melts ice without harming pets.

Skip If

  • Pets with sensitive paws or if seeking larger quantities in bulk — Some users found that the quantity sold is insufficient for a 3x foundation area.

Durability & Care

Expected Lifespan 3 days to 1+ weeks

Factors: packing

Rating Distribution

3.6
10 reviews
5★
54%
4★
0%
3★
9%
2★
9%
1★
18%

Common Questions

How effective is this ice melt in bonded situations?

It made small holes in the ice which need expansion on top in order for it to work

Does this ice melt work for other size pets apart from dogs and cats?

Not confirmed, none were requested

Highlighted Reviews

— Brenda

"It works great and doesn’t effect my dogs paws at all thank you"

— Amie

"I’m very disappointed with this purchase. This product doesn’t really work. It only makes very small holes in the ice immediately where the product comes in contact with the ice, but that’s it. It doesn’t actually help. I used so much of it just on my 3ft x 2ft stoop and it still remained ic..."

Bottom Line

This ice melt works well for its intended purpose, but you might need to do extensive research to avoid a similar outcome.

7.5 /10
Good