{"product_id":"dome-himalayan-salt-lick-8-9-lb","title":"Dome Himalayan Salt Lick with Rope – 8–9 lb","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e.nspd{--ns-dark:#30302f;--ns-accent:#f16552;--ns-text:#64635e;--ns-line:#ece5e0;--ns-soft:#fff8f5;font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif;color:var(--ns-dark);width:100%;max-width:1400px;margin:0 auto;line-height:1.65;text-align:left}.nspd,.nspd *{box-sizing:border-box}.ns-pd-tab+.ns-pd-tab{margin-top:44px}.nspd h2,.nspd h3,.nspd p,.nspd figure,.nspd ul,.nspd ol{margin:0}.nspd h2{font-size:clamp(21px,2.2vw,28px);line-height:1.25;letter-spacing:-.4px;font-weight:700;color:var(--ns-dark)}.nspd h3{font-size:16px;line-height:1.4;font-weight:600;color:var(--ns-dark)}.nspd p{font-size:14.5px;line-height:1.7;color:var(--ns-text)}.nspd a{color:var(--ns-dark);text-decoration:underline;text-decoration-color:var(--ns-accent);text-underline-offset:3px}.nspd 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var(--ns-dark);outline-offset:-4px}.nspd .ns-faq-item p{padding:0 60px 18px 20px;font-size:14px}.nspd .ns-faq .ns-head{text-align:center}@media (max-width:1000px){.nspd .ns-steps{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr))}}@media (max-width:700px){.ns-pd-tab+.ns-pd-tab{margin-top:32px}.nspd .ns-grid,.nspd .ns-steps,.nspd .ns-benefits{grid-template-columns:1fr}.nspd .ns-section+.ns-section,.nspd .ns-why{margin-top:26px}.nspd .ns-why{padding:20px}.nspd .ns-faq-item summary{padding:14px 16px}.nspd .ns-faq-item p{padding:0 16px 16px;font-size:13.5px}.nspd th,.nspd td{padding:10px 14px}.nspd .ns-answer{padding:14px 16px;font-size:14.5px}}@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.nspd *{transition:none!important}}\u003c\/style\u003e\u003c!--tab:Overview--\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"nspd ns-pd-tab\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"ns-section\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ns-spec-heading\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ns-label\"\u003eProduct details\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDome Himalayan Salt Lick: Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ns-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ns-table-wrap\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003eNutriSalt Dome Himalayan Salt Lick with Rope – 8–9 lb\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural Himalayan rock salt, mined at the Khewra Salt Mine, Pakistan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBlock weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8–9 lb per block (about 3.6–4.1 kg); varies a little because each block is cut from natural rock\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eShape\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRounded dome\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRope\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFitted through the block, ready to hang\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eAdded ingredients\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone: no molasses, sugar, dye, binders, filler or added copper\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePack sizes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1, 2, 4, 8, 10, 12, 20 or 50 blocks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eShips from\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMiddle River, Maryland, USA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ns-feature\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"ns-panel-title\"\u003eOur rounded dome salt lick for cattle and pastures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ns-feature-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ns-label\"\u003eNutriSalt \/ Dome 8–9 lb\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ns-highlights\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDome shape\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA rounded 8–9 lb block of natural rock salt.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade for cattle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHang it where your herd rests or drinks.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRope fitted\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHang it on a fence post, gate or barn wall.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNothing added\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo molasses, dye, binders or filler.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"ns-section ns-why\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"ns-label\"\u003eWhy this block\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Cattle Owners Pick the Dome Salt Lick\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ns-benefits\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRounded dome shape\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA rounded block with the rope fitted, ready to hang on a fence post, gate or barn wall.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSame pure salt\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's the same natural Himalayan rock salt as all our blocks, at 8–9 lb, with nothing added.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClean and off the ground\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHung on a rope, it stays out of mud and manure, unlike a block left on the ground.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFits your mineral program\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse it where minerals are mixed into feed, or in pens and barns. If your herd already eats a loose mineral that contains salt, ask your nutritionist whether extra salt is needed.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ns-note\"\u003eA salt lick covers salt (sodium and chloride), not every mineral. Most animals also need a mineral made for their species. Ask your vet if you're unsure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--tab:Compare sizes--\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"nspd ns-pd-tab\"\u003e\u003csection class=\"ns-section\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"ns-label\"\u003eCompare\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompare NutriSalt Salt Licks\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ns-table-wrap ns-wide\"\u003e\u003ctable class=\"ns-data\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhy\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSingle block\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLowest per block\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003e5–6 lb\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGoats, sheep, deer, foals, minis\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLightest; easy to carry and move\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$8.80\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$5.50\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nutrisalt.us\/products\/himalayan-salt-lick-block-5-6-lb\"\u003eView 5–6 lb\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003e8–9 lb\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHorses, ponies, a milk cow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSized for one stall\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$12.90\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$8.06\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nutrisalt.us\/products\/himalayan-salt-lick-block-8-9-lb\"\u003eView 8–9 lb\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"ns-current\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDome 8–9 lb\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ns-pill ns-pill-best\"\u003eYou're viewing\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCattle and pastures\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRounded dome shape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$14.90\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$9.31\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--tab:Best for--\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"nspd ns-pd-tab\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"ns-section\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"ns-label\"\u003eWhich animals\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho the Dome Salt Lick Is Best For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ns-table-wrap ns-wide\"\u003e\u003ctable class=\"ns-data\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAnimal or use\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNotes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eBeef cows and small herds\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ns-pill ns-pill-best\"\u003eBest fit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHang one block per few cows, spread apart. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nutrisalt.us\/pages\/salt-blocks-for-cows-and-cattle\"\u003eSalt blocks for cattle guide →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eDairy cows and family milk cows\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ns-pill ns-pill-best\"\u003eBest fit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA tidy salt source in a stall or barn. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nutrisalt.us\/pages\/salt-blocks-for-cows-and-cattle\"\u003eSalt blocks for cattle guide →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eShow cattle, bulls and calving pens\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ns-pill\"\u003eGreat fit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA clean salt source in pens where loose salt gets wasted. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nutrisalt.us\/pages\/salt-blocks-for-cows-and-cattle\"\u003eSalt blocks for cattle guide →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eGroups of horses sharing a field\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ns-pill\"\u003eGreat fit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHang it in the run-in shed. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nutrisalt.us\/pages\/horse-licking-salt-block\"\u003eSalt block for horses guide →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eLarge goat or sheep group in one barn\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ns-pill\"\u003eGood fit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWorks for big groups. Smaller groups do well with the 5–6 lb block. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nutrisalt.us\/pages\/salt-block-for-goats-and-sheep\"\u003eSalt block for goats and sheep guide →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eDeer\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ns-pill ns-pill-no\"\u003eNot ideal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFor deer, we suggest the 5–6 lb or 8–9 lb block. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nutrisalt.us\/pages\/salt-lick-for-deer\"\u003eSalt lick for deer guide →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"ns-section\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"ns-label\"\u003eLifespan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Long Does the Dome Salt Lick Last for Cattle?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ns-answer\"\u003eAn 8–9 lb dome salt lick used by one cow lasts about three months. Shared by five cows, it lasts about two to three weeks, and by ten cows, about nine days. Hot weather, lush spring grass, rain and how hard your cattle lick all change this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ns-table-wrap ns-wide\"\u003e\u003ctable class=\"ns-data\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWho's using it\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRough time it lasts (hung under cover)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 cow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 3 months\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 cows\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 4 weeks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 cows\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 2–3 weeks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 cows\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 9 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–4 horses sharing a field\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeveral weeks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ns-small\"\u003eRough estimates. Weather, rain, diet and how hard your animals lick all change how long a block lasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--tab:How to use--\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"nspd ns-pd-tab\"\u003e\u003csection class=\"ns-section\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ns-label\"\u003ePlacement \u0026amp; care\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Hang Your Dome Salt Lick\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003col class=\"ns-steps\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ns-step\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ns-care-mark\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHang it where cattle rest or drink\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCattle take most of their salt in the evening and at night, so near water or a loafing area works best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ns-step\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ns-care-mark\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch3\u003eUse a sturdy support\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 8–9 lb, tie it to a solid fence post, gate or barn wall at a cow's head height. Hang it lower for calves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ns-step\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ns-care-mark\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpread out more than one\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBossy cows guard the salt. Hang two or more blocks apart so shy cattle get a turn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ns-step\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ns-care-mark\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKeep it under cover\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA roof or run-in shed keeps rain off and makes the block last much longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ns-step\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ns-care-mark\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCheck it every few days\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a group, check often and swap the block when it gets thin. Don't let cattle go without salt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ns-water\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlways keep fresh, clean water nearby.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt is only a problem for animals when water is short or frozen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--tab:FAQs--\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"nspd ns-pd-tab\"\u003e\u003csection class=\"ns-section ns-faq\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ns-head\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ns-label\"\u003eGood to know\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDome Salt Lick FAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ns-faq-list\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"ns-faq-item\" open\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs the dome salt lick good for cattle?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. It's the salt lick we suggest for cattle: 8–9 lb of natural Himalayan rock salt in a rounded dome shape, with a rope fitted. It covers their daily salt need and has nothing added. It isn't a complete mineral, so most herds also need a cattle mineral.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"ns-faq-item\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I use this salt block with a cattle mineral?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, in many setups. It works well when minerals are mixed into feed, a TMR or protein cake, or for cattle in pens and barns. If your herd eats a free-choice loose mineral that already contains salt, extra salt may make them skip the mineral, so ask your nutritionist.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"ns-faq-item\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWill the dome salt lick hold up outdoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's dense rock salt and holds up better than pressed blocks, but rain still slowly dissolves any salt. It lasts far longer under a roof, in a run-in shed or in a barn. In winter, keep it sheltered and make sure water isn't frozen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"ns-faq-item\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's the difference between the dome block and the 8–9 lb block?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoth are 8–9 lb of the same natural Himalayan rock salt with a rope fitted and nothing added. The dome block has a rounded shape and is the one we suggest for cattle. The standard 8–9 lb block is the one we suggest for horses in stalls.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"ns-faq-item\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo you sell the dome block in bulk for ranches?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Packs of 20 and 50 bring the price down to $10.24 and $9.31 a block. For more than 50 blocks, request a quote on our Bulk Order page or call (800) 759-7253.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NutriSalt","offers":[{"title":"Pack of 1","offer_id":53735803879736,"sku":"NS-910LB-P1","price":14.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pack of 2","offer_id":53735803912504,"sku":"NS-910LB-P2","price":27.94,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pack of 4","offer_id":53735803945272,"sku":"NS-910LB-P4","price":52.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pack of 8","offer_id":53735803978040,"sku":"NS-910LB-P8","price":93.12,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pack of 10","offer_id":53735804010808,"sku":"NS-910LB-P10","price":111.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pack of 12","offer_id":53735804043576,"sku":"NS-910LB-P12","price":130.38,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pack of 20","offer_id":53735804076344,"sku":"NS-910LB-P20","price":204.88,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pack of 50","offer_id":53735804109112,"sku":"NS-910LB-P50","price":465.62,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1022\/8429\/6504\/files\/pack_of_01_4.webp?v=1794407370","url":"https:\/\/nutrisalt.us\/products\/dome-himalayan-salt-lick-8-9-lb","provider":"NutriSalt","version":"1.0","type":"link"}