Can High Sodium Cause Seizures In Dogs?

Can High Sodium Cause Seizures In Dogs? In large amounts, foods containing excess salt can cause sodium ion poisoning in dogs, leading to depression, diarrhea, high fever, excessive thirst, kidney damage, seizures, and vomiting, says Hartogensis. “It’s almost like they get drunk,” she says. What can trigger a seizure in a dog? Epilepsy. Heat Exhaustion.