What to do if your dog eats salty food for a long time

It is no problem for dogs to eat salty food for a long time, because dogs themselves need to consume salt every day. For example, dog food also contains a certain amount of salt. Generally speaking, in dry dog ​​food with a water content of 10%, the required amount of salt should be more than 1%. But the intake should not be too large, otherwise it will have a bad impact on the dog.

Consequences of dogs eating too much salt

1. Salt poisoning

When the dog does not drink enough water and eats too much salt, it can also cause dog salt poisoning. The main manifestations are excitement, drooling, drinking water, vomiting and diarrhea, muscle tremors and convulsions, and rapid heart rate.

2. There are tear stains and more eye mucus

Dogs with too much salt intake are prone to tear stains and a lot of eye droppings around the eyes.

3. Increased hair loss

If the salt intake is too much, if the salt in the dog's body exceeds the standard, it will easily aggravate the hair loss, but it will never develop leprosy. Leprosy is usually fungal alopecia or acarid alopecia.

4. Increase the burden on the kidneys

The salt in the dog's body exceeds the standard, and the excess salt will be excreted through the kidneys. In the long run, it will increase the burden on the dog's kidneys, and in severe cases, it will die of renal failure. Dogs with kidney damage also have increased urine output. The owner should pay more attention to the urination of the dog.

5. Picky eaters

Dogs have eaten salty food for a long time, and it is easy for dogs to form a bad habit of picky eaters. Dogs will no longer eat food with a mild taste, but only eat food with a strong taste. Therefore, it is recommended that the owner adjust its eating habits, and it is best to feed light and low-salt natural dog food.