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Salt and Salt Dough Decorations

Contact a vet immediately if a large amount has been eaten.

SevereDogsCatsBirdsRabbits

What to do right now

  1. 1.Offer small amounts of fresh water, not a large volume at once
  2. 2.Phone a vet straight away
  3. 3.Do not attempt rapid rehydration at home

Symptoms

  • Excessive thirst
  • Vomiting and diarrhoea
  • Wobbliness
  • Tremors
  • Seizures

Details

Category
Food
Toxicity
Severe
Species affected
Dogs, Cats, Birds, Rabbits
Routes of exposure
Eating craft salt dough ornaments, sea water, or large quantities of salty snacks
Urgency
Contact a vet immediately if a large amount has been eaten.

Veterinary treatment

Hypernatraemia must be corrected slowly to avoid cerebral oedema. Avoid homemade salt-dough decorations in homes with pets.

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