{"id":624,"date":"2024-02-06T09:03:52","date_gmt":"2024-02-06T09:03:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.walkiesandwhiskers.com\/?p=624"},"modified":"2026-07-21T12:55:20","modified_gmt":"2026-07-21T12:55:20","slug":"do-cats-like-salt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.walkiesandwhiskers.com\/uk\/do-cats-like-salt\/","title":{"rendered":"Do Cats Like Salt?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Who doesn\u2019t love a salty pretzel or a few pieces of pepperoni? While your feline friend may be meowing and pawing at your legs for a chance to taste such treats, you can\u2019t help but wonder, do cats like salt? Being that salt is one of the three tastes cat tongues detect, they do love salty things. However, that leads to the next question: Is salt healthy for cats?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is an important topic for cat owners to know, so let\u2019s not waste another second!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"477\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walkiesandwhiskers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/sam-stockpack-unsplash-477x720.jpg\" alt=\"cat staring at owner\" class=\"wp-image-639\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walkiesandwhiskers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/sam-stockpack-unsplash-477x720.jpg 477w, https:\/\/www.walkiesandwhiskers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/sam-stockpack-unsplash-252x380.jpg 252w, https:\/\/www.walkiesandwhiskers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/sam-stockpack-unsplash-768x1160.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.walkiesandwhiskers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/sam-stockpack-unsplash-1017x1536.jpg 1017w, https:\/\/www.walkiesandwhiskers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/sam-stockpack-unsplash-1356x2048.jpg 1356w, https:\/\/www.walkiesandwhiskers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/sam-stockpack-unsplash-8x12.jpg 8w, https:\/\/www.walkiesandwhiskers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/sam-stockpack-unsplash-1568x2367.jpg 1568w, https:\/\/www.walkiesandwhiskers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/sam-stockpack-unsplash-556x840.jpg 556w, https:\/\/www.walkiesandwhiskers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/sam-stockpack-unsplash-795x1200.jpg 795w, https:\/\/www.walkiesandwhiskers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/sam-stockpack-unsplash-scaled.jpg 1696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 477px) 100vw, 477px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"simpletoc-title\">Table of Contents<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"simpletoc-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#do-cats-like-salt\">Do Cats Like Salt?<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#can-cats-have-salt\">Can Cats Have Salt?<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#how-much-salt-is-safe-for-cats\">How Much Salt is Safe For Cats?<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#what-is-sodium-deficiency-in-cats\">What is Sodium Deficiency in Cats?<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#does-salt-make-cats-sick\">Does Salt Make Cats Sick?<\/a>\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#a-case-of-salt-poisoning\">A Case of Salt Poisoning<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#how-do-you-treat-salt-poisoning-in-cats\">How Do You Treat Salt Poisoning in Cats?<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#keep-your-paws-off-the-salt-lamp\">Keep Your Paws Off The Salt Lamp<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#faqs\">FAQs<\/a>\n<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"do-cats-like-salt\">Do Cats Like Salt?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, cats like salt. Or maybe it\u2019s better to say that they love salt. Either way, anything salty is a tempting treat to cats, and they will find anything salty appetizing (even nonfood items). This is one of the reasons cats like to lick at your tears or sweat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"can-cats-have-salt\">Can Cats Have Salt?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, cats can have salt. In fact, they need salt to survive. Like most creatures with sentience, salt is needed for nervous system processes and nutrient movement. Salt also helps signals move through the body for when a cat has to use the litter box. Without salt, a cat\u2019s body would shut down and be unable to function properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check out this educational video on whether cats should have salt:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Is SALT or Sodium BAD for Cats? - Cat Lady Fitness\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZRJRmw6uIBo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-much-salt-is-safe-for-cats\">How Much Salt is Safe For Cats?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Take a look at cat food\u2014wet or dry, it doesn\u2019t matter. You will notice that there is far more sodium in cat food than you probably thought. But how much salt do cats really need? About <a href=\"https:\/\/pets.thenest.com\/salt-cat-food-good-bad-10443.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">21-40 mg of salt a day<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That\u2019s it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To humans, that doesn\u2019t sound like much. For cats, it\u2019s plenty. Now, keep in mind that some larger cats can consume a bit more salt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You do have to be mindful, though, of just how much of the salty stuff your cat is munching on. Salt is present in wet and dry food, as well as treats. If you notice that your cat\u2019s urine has changed or that they are displaying signs of urinary or kidney issues, start removing some sources of salt from their diet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-sodium-deficiency-in-cats\">What is Sodium Deficiency in Cats?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is a delicate balance between too little and too much salt for felines. Many cats need some salt in their diet, otherwise they may suffer from <a href=\"https:\/\/wagwalking.com\/cat\/condition\/sodium-deficiency\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sodium deficiency<\/a>. This means that your cat doesn\u2019t have enough salt in their bloodstream for proper functioning. Since sodium is essential to all living things, you will have to give your cat additional salt to help with the lack of it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sodium deficiency can cause neurological complications. If you notice your cat acting strangely, please take them to the vet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Furthermore, sodium deficiency can be caused by other medical issues, such as kidney failure, hypothyroidism, congestive heart failure, nephrotic syndrome, and more. Again, veterinarian care is the only way you will know for sure what is happening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"does-salt-make-cats-sick\">Does Salt Make Cats Sick?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the appropriate quantities, no, salt won\u2019t make cats sick. If your feline companion does manage to consume more than 42 mg of salt a day, they could end up getting sick. Large doses of salt could be downright damaging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When a cat has too much salt, they can develop salt poisoning. The symptoms of salt poisoning include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Diarrhea<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lethargy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vomiting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lack of appetite<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dehydration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Loss of coordination and balance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Seizures<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Aggression<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fever<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Any time you see these symptoms, don\u2019t wait. Take your cat to the veterinarian immediately, as salt poisoning can be deadly if left untreated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Furthermore, you want to keep certain kinds of salts far away from your feline. Rock salt, salt water (seawater), Himalayan salt lamps, and table salt can all be incredibly dangerous.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"a-case-of-salt-poisoning\">A Case of Salt Poisoning<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do cats like salt? Too much, in some cases. Take, for example, the <a href=\"https:\/\/protectapet.com\/blogs\/blog\/himalayan-salt-lamp-warning-for-cat-owners\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">New Zealand cat named Ruby<\/a> who had a bit too much Zen around the salt lamp. Ruby\u2019s owner, Maddie Smith, had brought home a Himalayan salt lamp. She didn\u2019t know that Ruby had been licking at it until the cat was behaving very strangely\u2014walking with her head down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Startled by the change in her four-legged companion, Maddie swept up Ruby and took her to an emergency vet. At the vet, Maddie learned that her cat had toxic levels of sodium in her bloodstream. This, in turn, caused Ruby\u2019s brain to swell, which manifested as staggered walking and a drooped head.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Maddie figured it out\u2014that Ruby had gotten to the salt lamp. It was the only change she had made. So, if you plan on getting a salt lamp, make sure you keep your cats far away from it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-do-you-treat-salt-poisoning-in-cats\">How Do You Treat Salt Poisoning in Cats?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Accidents do happen. Maybe Tiger happened to push the salt shaker off the countertop and started licking at the spilled salt on the floor. Maybe your cat started drinking water from the fish tank (also a no-no). Should you anticipate that your cat has an overdose of salt, monitor them for any symptoms. If you notice even the slightest change, call the veterinarian and let them know what happened. You should get in right away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The vet may administer IV fluids to help flush the sodium from your cat\u2019s body. This method is highly effective at bringing your cat\u2019s sodium levels to normal. Tests will also be performed to see how your cat\u2019s organs are faring and if their brain activity is normal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After that, your cat will need some fluids and plenty of rest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When spotted early, salt poisoning is easy enough to treat; the prognosis is also good. However, it\u2019s when you wait that permanent brain damage could occur. So keep your eyes peeled to your curious cat whenever they are around salt.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"510\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walkiesandwhiskers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/white-and-brown-stone-fragment-stockpack-unsplash-720x510.jpg\" alt=\"himalayan salt\" class=\"wp-image-644\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walkiesandwhiskers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/white-and-brown-stone-fragment-stockpack-unsplash-720x510.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.walkiesandwhiskers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/white-and-brown-stone-fragment-stockpack-unsplash-380x269.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.walkiesandwhiskers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/white-and-brown-stone-fragment-stockpack-unsplash-768x544.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.walkiesandwhiskers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/white-and-brown-stone-fragment-stockpack-unsplash-1536x1088.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.walkiesandwhiskers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/white-and-brown-stone-fragment-stockpack-unsplash-2048x1451.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.walkiesandwhiskers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/white-and-brown-stone-fragment-stockpack-unsplash-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.walkiesandwhiskers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/white-and-brown-stone-fragment-stockpack-unsplash-1568x1111.jpg 1568w, https:\/\/www.walkiesandwhiskers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/white-and-brown-stone-fragment-stockpack-unsplash-840x595.jpg 840w, https:\/\/www.walkiesandwhiskers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/white-and-brown-stone-fragment-stockpack-unsplash-1200x850.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"keep-your-paws-off-the-salt-lamp\">Keep Your Paws Off The Salt Lamp<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do cats like salt? They certainly do! Cats will lick salt lamps and go after any salty morsel they can find. In fact, cats like salt so much that they are at constant risk of sodium poisoning. It\u2019s best to keep track of how much salt your cat is consuming, especially if they are older or at risk of urinary or kidney issues. In short, make sure your cat is on a low-sodium diet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"faqs\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1691674557903\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Is it OK for cats to eat salt?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">No, it&#8217;s not recommended for cats to consume salt in excess. While small amounts of salt are essential for various bodily functions, including maintaining proper electrolyte balance, too much salt can be harmful to cats just as it can be for humans. Cats&#8217; bodies are not well-equipped to handle excessive salt intake, and high levels of sodium can lead to health issues.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1691674572289\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What does it mean when cats crave salt?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Cats, as obligate carnivores, don&#8217;t have a natural craving for salt in the same way that humans might. If you observe a cat seemingly craving salt or exhibiting unusual behaviors around salt, it could indicate an underlying issue that needs attention.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1691674577118\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can I put salt in my cats water?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">It&#8217;s generally not recommended to add salt to your cat&#8217;s water. Cats have different dietary and nutritional needs compared to humans, and their bodies are sensitive to changes in electrolyte balance. While small amounts of sodium are essential for bodily functions, too much salt can be harmful to cats.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Who doesn\u2019t love a salty pretzel or a few pieces of pepperoni? While your feline friend may be meowing and pawing at your legs for a chance to taste such treats, you can\u2019t help but wonder, do cats like salt? 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