PupkeeperCaution
Can dogs eat soy sauce? Caution
Not safe. Soy sauce is very high in salt, and a dog that drinks or eats a concentrated amount can get salt poisoning.
If your dog ate or touched this, call your vet or a pet poison line now
United States
Poison lines in other countries: United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, New Zealand
What to do now
- Call your vet or a pet poison line now.
- Note what was eaten, roughly how much, and when.
- Make sure your dog has fresh water to drink.
Don't
- Don't make your dog vomit unless a vet tells you to.
- Never use salt or salty liquids to make a dog vomit.
How to give it safely
Don't add soy sauce to your dog's food.
Signs to watch for
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Excessive thirst or urination
- Lethargy
- Wobbliness
- Tremors or seizures
Why
Too much sodium at once can cause salt poisoning, with signs such as wobbliness, tremors and seizures. Dogs without fresh water are at higher risk.
Sources
Guide reviewed 9 October 2026.
General information from the sources above, not a diagnosis. When in doubt, call your vet.