Is Soy sauce Toxic to Pets?
Yes — soy sauce is mildly toxic to cats. Yes — soy sauce is mildly toxic to dogs.
PawSafe Check is for general information only and is not veterinary advice. Always contact your veterinarian or a poison control service if you think your pet has been exposed.
- Toxic compound
- Sodium chloride
- Toxic parts
- Large amounts
Symptoms
Cats (mildly toxic)
- Excessive thirst and urination
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Wobbliness
- Tremors or seizures with large amounts
Dogs (mildly toxic)
- Excessive thirst and urination
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Wobbliness
- Tremors or seizures with large amounts
What to do
If your cat ate soy sauce
- Remove any plant material from your cat's mouth and keep it out of reach.
- Gently rinse the mouth and offer fresh water.
- Call your vet if symptoms persist, get worse, or your cat is small, young or elderly.
If your dog ate soy sauce
- Remove any plant material from your dog's mouth and keep it out of reach.
- Gently rinse the mouth and offer fresh water.
- Call your vet if symptoms persist, get worse, or your dog is small, young or elderly.
Good to know
Soy sauce is extremely salty. A drip is fine, but lapping up a lot can cause salt poisoning.
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Frequently asked questions
Is soy sauce toxic to cats?
Yes — soy sauce is mildly toxic to cats. Common signs include excessive thirst and urination, vomiting, diarrhea.
Is soy sauce toxic to dogs?
Yes — soy sauce is mildly toxic to dogs. Common signs include excessive thirst and urination, vomiting, diarrhea.
Which parts of soy sauce are toxic?
Large amounts.
What makes soy sauce toxic?
Sodium chloride.
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