Woman Warns Pet Owners After Cat Nearly Dies From Sodium Poisoning After Licking a Himalayan Salt Lamp

Vets have warned pet owners about the dangers of owning Himalayan salt lamps after a New Zealand woman said her cat almost died after licking the household item.

The Aria Natural Himalayan Crystal Salt Lamp from Levoite is displayed during the 2017 Consumer Electronic Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Jan. 6, 2017. Frederic J. Brown/AFP/Getty Images

Vets have warned pet owners about the dangers of owning Himalayan salt lamps after a New Zealand woman said her cat almost died after licking the household item.

In a Facebook post which has since gone viral, pet owner Maddie Smith said her cat Ruby initially started to seem unwell on the morning of June 26.