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Salt is the most common seasoning in cooking, one of the key substances in the normal metabolism of animal body, and also an additive commonly used in many foods.
1. Why do many people say dogs can't eat salt
Some people think that dogs will suffer from skin diseases when they eat salt, which is manifested as constant hair loss. In fact, this statement is unscientific.
Second, it's not that dogs can't eat salt
Let's first take a look at what salt means to living organisms.
However, under normal circumstances, if you have been feeding your dog food, then you do not need to add additional salt, because the salt in the dog food can already meet the needs of the dog, and additional supplementation may cause the dog to develop urinary system diseases, etc.
In order to avoid excessive salt intake by dogs, the owner must not give the dog food on the table. If the dog eats salty food, the owner should provide the dog with an appropriate amount of water in time for the dog to drink.
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III. Pathogenesis of salt poisoning in dogs
Salt poisoning in dogs is mainly caused by excessive intake of foods with high salt content, which leads to dehydration and even obvious neurological symptoms. Foods with high salt content include saltwater chicken and meat.
The clinical cases of salt poisoning in dogs are relatively rare, and the main reason for the poisoning is the accidental ingestion of salty salted foods or the addition of fish meal.
4. Treatment of salt poisoning in dogs
Because dogs are not sensitive to salt, they are rarely encountered in veterinary clinics, and it is easy to misdiagnose and delay the disease.
1. When a dog is suspected of having salt poisoning, water should be supplied in time, and it should be drank several times. This will not only ensure the necessary water intake, but also prevent the poisoned dog from drinking a large amount of water in a short period of time and aggravate cerebral edema.
2. In order to relieve the symptoms of cerebral edema and reduce intracranial pressure, apply 25% sorbitol or hypertonic glucose solution intravenously.
3. In order to prevent salt poisoning in dogs, ingredients with high salt content such as bacon, ham and fish meal should be reasonably added to the diet; it should also be avoided to feed high-salt foods in hot summer or after strenuous exercise, or feed
It is conceivable that common and often eaten salt can also lead to dog poisoning. If your dog accidentally eats or drinks too much salt and causes poisoning, it must be sent to a doctor in time. Adult dogs have strong resistance.