Dogs can eat salt, but only in moderation. Eating too much salt will burden the dog's kidneys and make the dog susceptible to other diseases.

Dogs’ life is inseparable from “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.

Eating more or less "salt" is not enough

Eating too little salt is harmful to dogs

1. Dogs Symptoms of salt deficiency: loss of appetite, slow growth, weight loss, infertility, and "pica" (eating wall coverings, dirt, and 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.