Cat or dog eats baking soda (sodium bicarbonate powder) ok?
Cats: Be careful · Dogs: Be careful — Baking soda is high in sodium. If you eat a little bit of candy or flour, it's usually okay. But if you eat a large amount of baking soda powder, such as secretly eating it from a box There is a risk of sodium poisoning in the same way as eating too much salt. If the pet eats a little more baking soda then stick to the treat. Call your veterinarian or pet poison center immediately.
English nameBaking Soda
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Symptoms that may be experienced
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- depressed
- Shake
- Seizures
- Difficulty breathing
Instructions
If the pet eats a little more baking soda then stick to the treat. Call your veterinarian or pet poison center immediately.
Used for making preliminary decisions. not a judgment If you eat dangerous food or have any unusual symptoms, contactAnimal clinic 24 hrs.or veterinarian immediately
Last checked 2026-07-03