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Can dogs have Himalayan salt?

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Overview

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Yes, Himalayan salt is beneficial to dogs in small amounts. The Himalayan pink salt has significantly higher mineral content than regular salt. While it helps absorb nutrients, Himalayan salt can cause toxicity in dogs when consumed excessively.

Benefits

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  • Himalayan salt is a type of rock salt that contains minerals such as iron, zinc, magnesium, potassium, and calcium. It has more minerals than regular salt.
  • Himalayan pink salt can help a dog with nutrient absorption nerve and muscle function.
  • Himalayan salt can help treat sodium deficiency in dogs.

Risks

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  • When consumed in large amounts, Himalayan salt can cause dehydration, sodium toxicity, and kidney damage in dogs.
  • Dogs need salt to keep their cells functioning properly, but excessive consumption can damage their kidneys and cause sodium poisoning.
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Servings

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  • A healthy amount of salt for dogs without any health condition is between 0.25g and 1.5g per 100g of food; this includes the sodium content of the food itself.
  • Dogs with kidney, liver, and heart conditions should be fed a low-sodium diet.

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