Food
Salt and Salt Dough Decorations
Contact a vet immediately if a large amount has been eaten.
SevereDogsCatsBirdsRabbits
What to do right now
- 1.Offer small amounts of fresh water, not a large volume at once
- 2.Phone a vet straight away
- 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.