Dogs cannot live without "salt", because the physiological function of salt is to stimulate saliva secretion and promote the work of digestive enzymes. It can also improve the taste of feed and increase appetite. It’s not that dogs can’t eat salt, they must eat salt. Although dogs can eat salt, they should only eat it in moderation. Eating too much salt will burden the dog's kidneys and make the dog susceptible to other diseases.

Eating too little salt is harmful to dogs

1. Symptoms of salt deficiency in dogs: loss of appetite, slow growth, weight loss, infertility, and "abnormalities" "Eating addiction" (eating wall coverings, eating dirt, and eating cakes).

2. Symptoms of long-term salt deficiency in dogs: It causes muscle neuropathy, not only muscle weakness, but also heart disease and death.

Eating too much salt is harmful to dogs

1. Dogs suddenly ingest a large amount of salt: it can cause "salt poisoning", leading to diarrhea and excessive urination. , thirst, increased body temperature, vomiting, convulsions, paralysis, etc.

2. Long-term excessive salt intake in dogs: picky eaters, dry and dull hair, hair loss, aggravation of tear stains, eye disease, internal health problems, high blood pressure, etc.