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Could Sea Salt Be Making Dog Worse?

Posted By Kimberly (Crystal Lake, IL) on 09/29/2007

Need advice ASAP..... I have had my 14 year old dog on Natural Sea Salt (1/4 t. per 1 liter water) for 2 weeks. He has been on Deramaxx for arthritis in his hips. My dog has worsened in the past 2 weeks. He can no longer get himself up off the wood or tile floors (can on carpet). He has stopped eating his regular food...NutroMaxx with Glucosomine....but... will eat cooked beef liver or cooked chicken only. He is crying throughout the night as he has to shift himself around for comfort. He has also urinated in the house the past 2 nights. He poo's on himself slightly....as he can not stand still to hold himself up during the activity. Could the Sea Salt be the causing for this sudden turn for the worse? Please advice....as family is telling me it's time to put him to sleep. :( Thanks.

Replied by Jonna (Los Angeles, CA) on 09/30/2007

This is a response to Kimberly, who asked about her dog and sea salt. I doubt the sea salt has much to do with your dog's condition, but you should probably stop it nonetheless.' My malamute went through the exact same thing during the last few weeks of his life at age 14, I am afraid. It was a terrible, stressful time. I tried every supplement and also holistic treatment on the book to get him back on his feet but nothing helped. It was his time to go, which my vet (one of the best in Los Angeles) verified. So sorry.

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