Can Dogs Eat Instant Noodles? No — Extreme Sodium and Toxic Seasonings
This food is NOT safe for dogs. Keep it away from your pet.
Instant noodles are not safe for dogs. The flavor sachets contain extreme sodium and garlic and onion powder. Even the plain noodles have added salt.
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Warning Signs & Symptoms
Extreme sodium from flavor sachet: ion poisoning, seizures. Garlic/onion powder: hemolytic anemia.
If Your Dog Ate This
Call vet immediately if flavor sachet consumed.
What to Avoid
all instant noodle products
Preparation & Serving
Never give any part of instant noodles. Call vet if sachet contents consumed.
Safer Alternatives
- plain-pasta|plain-rice
Did you know?
Instant noodles were invented by Momofuku Ando in Japan in 1958 after months of experiments in a shed behind his house. When the World Instant Noodles Association surveyed Japanese people in 2000 about the greatest Japanese invention of the 20th century instant noodles came in first place above Walkman and karaoke.
Portions & nutrition
- Serving (small dog)
- never
- Serving (medium dog)
- never
- Serving (large dog)
- never
- Calories (per 100g)
- 436
- Safe frequency
- Never
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What You Need to Know
Instant noodle flavor sachets are among the highest sodium foods available — a single sachet can contain over 1500mg. The sachets consistently include garlic and onion powder. Never give dogs any instant noodle products.
Not sure what to do next? Read our emergency guide What to Do If Your Dog Eats Something Toxic
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