Salt
Also appears on labels as: sodium chloride, iodized salt
Sodium chloride, often iodized.
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- Where it comes from
- Mining and evaporation.
- Why it's in the product
- A required nutrient, an electrolyte, and a palatant. It also drives water intake, which some urinary formulas use on purpose.
- Safety and toxicity
- Safe at food levels. The old claim that pet food salt causes hypertension the way it is discussed in humans does not hold up well in dogs and cats.
- Interactions and who should be careful
- Genuinely matters for pets with advanced heart disease or certain kidney conditions, where a vet may prescribe a sodium-restricted diet.
General reference, not veterinary advice. Dose, breed, and existing conditions change the answer, so talk to your vet before changing what your pet eats. Think we got this wrong? Tell us and we log it publicly.
Found in 116 scored products
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