I read last year about scotts weed and feed or most any products like that can burn your pets feet, inturn they lick and chew until they are raw. I stopped using it and this year my pets have healthy feet. Im guessing thats why. It says on the package to keep pets off the lawn for 2 days but what would scotts really care about our pets ....they want their money. Hope this helps someone. Snick :)