Can Dogs Eat Soy Sauce? No — Dangerously High Sodium
This food is NOT safe for dogs. Keep it away from your pet.
Soy sauce is not safe for dogs. It contains extremely high levels of sodium that can cause salt poisoning even in small amounts.
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Warning Signs & Symptoms
Sodium poisoning: excessive thirst, vomiting, diarrhea, tremors, seizures.
If Your Dog Ate This
Call vet immediately if significant amount consumed. Sodium poisoning can develop rapidly.
What to Avoid
all forms — liquid or powder
Preparation & Serving
Keep all soy sauce away from dogs. Check Asian food labels and marinades carefully.
Safer Alternatives
- Plain unsalted bone broth as a safe savory liquid alternative
Did you know?
A single tablespoon of soy sauce contains approximately 900mg of sodium — 3 times the daily recommended sodium intake for a 10kg dog — making it one of the most sodium-dense condiments in any kitchen.
Portions & nutrition
- Toxic dose (per kg body weight)
- Sodium toxicity threshold around 2-3g per kg — a few tablespoons can approach this for small dogs
- Calories (per 100g)
- 53
- Safe frequency
- Never
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What You Need to Know
Just one tablespoon of soy sauce contains nearly the entire daily sodium allowance for a medium-sized dog. Keep all soy sauce and Asian food dishes containing soy sauce away from dogs.
Not sure what to do next? Read our emergency guide What to Do If Your Dog Eats Something Toxic
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