Can cats or dogs eat sports drinks / electrolyte drinks?
Cats: Use caution · Dogs: Use caution — Human sports drinks carry sodium and sugar your pet doesn't need. Pet Poison Helpline says excess salt causes anything from stomach upset to neurological signs, and flavored formulas often use artificial sweeteners like sucralose, which the AKC says isn't safe for dogs. A dehydrated pet needs plain water or a vet-recommended electrolyte solution, not human sports drinks. If your pet drinks some and vomits or has diarrhea, talk to your vet.
English nameSports drinks / electrolyte drinks
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Symptoms that may be experienced
- Vomiting, diarrhea
- Thirst and urination more often
- Staggering, shaking, or convulsions (if you really have too much sodium)
How do we come to this conclusion?
No veterinary authority has ruled on sports drinks. (sports drink) directly This conclusion is therefore drawn from the components supported by reference data. This is not the source's judgment on the entire dish.
- Sodium and minerals — An overdose of salt causes animals to vomit and have diarrhea. have a nervous breakdown and can be life threatening People's sports drinks contain sodium that you don't need. petpoisonhelpline.com
- Artificial sweeteners in flavored formulas (such as sucralose) — The flavored formula contains artificial sugar like sucralose, which is not safe for dogs. If absolutely necessary, it must be a plain formula mixed with water according to the veterinarian's advice. akc.org
Instructions
A dehydrated pet needs plain water or a vet-recommended electrolyte solution, not human sports drinks. If your pet drinks some and vomits or has diarrhea, talk to your vet.
This information is used for preliminary decision making only. It is not a veterinary diagnosis or advice. If your pet has abnormal symptoms or eats or comes into contact with something that may be dangerous. Contact your veterinarian orAnimal clinic 24 hrs.immediately
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