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Sodium chloride (ice melt / rock salt)
dog severe
Go to the vet immediately — don't wait for symptoms.
cat severe
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- Summary
- Sodium chloride, the primary ingredient in most commercial ice melt and rock salt products, is toxic to dogs and cats when ingested in sufficient quantities; toxicosis may begin at 2–3 g/kg and a dose of 4 g/kg can be fatal. Ingestion causes hypernatremia (elevated blood sodium), leading to osmotic disturbances and neurological damage; skin and paw-pad contact can also cause irritation and chemical burns. Clinical signs include vomiting, diarrhea, depression, tremors, seizures, disorientation, increased thirst and urination, cardiac arrhythmias, and potentially death.
- Trend Term
- Sodium chloride (ice melt)
- Confidence
- high
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