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How much sodium can a dog with congestive heart failure have?

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The sodium intake for a dog with CHF should be restricted to 0.08% - 0.25% on a dry matter (DM) basis, and chloride should be restricted to 0.12% - 0.38% (DM).


How much sodium is too much for CHF?

If you're living with congestive heart failure, it's best if you limit the sodium in your diet to less than 1,500 milligrams a day. That's far less than the amount that most Americans eat -- 3,400 milligrams.

What can dogs with congestive heart failure eat?

The mainstays of a good low-sodium diet may be fresh beef, pork, chicken, bland macaroni and/or low-sodium. Do not give “dog snacks.” A good diet is 1/4-pound ground round or other lean beef, 2 cups cooked white rice without salt, add a tablespoon vegetable oil, and one tablet of Pet-Cal supplement.

How much sodium should dog food have?

Salt: the good news Dogs need salt for their cells to function and a healthy amount of it is between 0.25g – 1.5g per 100g of food. At these levels, salt isn't bad for dogs and helps maintain cellular functions like fluid balance, acid-base balance and nerve signal transmission.

What is considered low-sodium for dogs?

Low sodium dry dog food The Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) guideline states that the minimum sodium required for an adult dog is 0.08%and 0.3% for a canine in its growth and reproduction stage. Kibbles that contain sodium slightly below this range are considered as low sodium.

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