Winter arrived across parts of the UK this week , and while the first blanket of white often brings excitement for children and pets alike, experts are urging caution. Following the snowfall on November 19, winter travel specialists have issued a warning to families not to let their dogs lick or eat snow, saying the powdery white drifts can conceal harmful debris, chemicals and germs.

Ski Vertigo , a European winter travel operator whose teams spend months stationed in alpine resorts, has published a seasonal safety briefing reminding the public that even “fresh, perfect-looking snow ” can contain hidden dangers. The group says many people mistakenly believe newly fallen snow is clean and harmless, but samples have repeatedly shown that it can mask grit, small rocks, road salt, anti

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