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Salt / saline intoxication

Applies to: Dog · Cat

Excess sodium can cause severe neurological signs.

Possible symptoms

Extreme thirst, vomiting, diarrhoea, tremors, seizures.

What to do

Vet urgently if large amount or concentrated sources.

Poisoning or emergency. PatiTools is not an emergency service. If signs are serious, go or call now.

Written by the PatiTools Editorial Team for general information. It is not veterinary advice and does not replace a vet.

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General references

These are general veterinary toxicology references, not a citation for every sentence on this page. Amounts and severity depend on your pet's size, health and how much was eaten.