No. It can make them ill. If your pet has had some: call your vet today. Small amounts: provide fresh water. Large amounts: call vet — do not overwater rapidly.

What are the signs of salt poisoning?

Vomiting, diarrhea, excessive thirst, excessive urination, tremors, seizures, coma.

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🧂 Can dogs eat salt?

🟠 No. It can make them ill.

If your pet has had some: call your vet today. 🟠 Careful 🐶 🐱 dogs and cats

👉 What to do right now

Small amounts: provide fresh water.
Large amounts: call vet — do not overwater rapidly.

⛔ Don't

Force large amounts of water — rapid rehydration can cause brain swelling

🐾 Start the full check for my pet

⚖️ How much is too much?

Harmful amounts depend on your pet's body weight.

🐶 Dogs4g/kg toxic; 6g/kg lethal

🐱 CatsSimilar sensitivity

👀 Signs to watch for

Vomiting
Diarrhea
Excessive thirst
Excessive urination
Tremors
Seizures
Coma

⏱️ When do signs show up?

30 min–3 hours

🔬 Why is it harmful?

Hypernatremia causes cellular dehydration. Brain cells lose water, causing neurological signs. Can cause swelling on rehydration if corrected too rapidly.

Informational triage only. Does not replace professional veterinary diagnosis. When in doubt, always call your vet.