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Is it safe for my dog to have a little bit of salt or sugar?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Beagle | Female | 1 year and 10 months old

Is salt n sugar are safe in little amount

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Answered By Jeffrey Milner

Veterinarian

Published on May 8th, 2017

Neither of these should be given in any significant quantity. In some dog foods, there will be small amounts of sugars and salts. However, any excessive amount of either of these can result in illnesses. Salt in large amounts is especially dangerous, as this can result in kidney issues that can be difficult to resolve.

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