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Is calcium chloride brine toxic if my dog licked paw rinse water?

Updated on September 23, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 10 lbs

Is calcium chloride brine toxic to dogs if ingested?? The dust control crews might have sprayed some on our dirt roads and I just took my dog for a walk... I did rinse his paws with the hose but he actually licked the water that I sprayed them with... only about 4 small licks? But now I’m very concerned.

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Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on August 12, 2019

Calcium chloride is toxic to dogs, but you did the right thing by rinsing Rocket's paws. I suspect because it's a brine, it's diluted, which makes it less toxic, and I would be worried if he licked the actually stuff itself, not just rinse water.
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