Can cats or dogs eat fermented fish?
Cats: Be careful · Dogs: Be careful — Pla ra is fermented in strong salt, as is fish sauce and shrimp paste. Very high sodium equivalent Eating too much salt can cause vomiting, diarrhea, and even nervous symptoms such as staggering, trembling, and convulsions. Papaya salad or rice dishes with fermented fish should not be shared with pets. This does not include the risk of parasites in raw, undercooked fermented fish, which is an additional health risk. Absolutely avoid it. If you lick a little, drink lots of water and watch. But if you eat a large amount or start to tremble or walk unsteadily, take you to the veterinarian immediately.
English nameFermented fish paste (pla ra)
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Symptoms that may be experienced
- Very thirsty
- Frequent urination
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Staggering or shaking (If you get a lot of salt)
How do we come to this conclusion?
No veterinary agency has issued a decision directly against Pla Ra. This conclusion is therefore drawn from the components supported by reference data. This is not the source's judgment on the entire dish.
- Pickled fish — High sodium risks salt poisoning. And the risk of germs/parasites from raw fermentation is a general food safety principle. Not specified petpoisonhelpline.com
- Pickled fish — High sodium risks salt poisoning. And the risk of germs/parasites from raw fermentation is a general food safety principle. Not specified petpoisonhelpline.com
Instructions
Absolutely avoid it. If you lick a little, drink lots of water and watch. But if you eat a large amount or start to tremble or walk unsteadily, take you to the veterinarian immediately.
This information is used for preliminary decision making only. It is not a veterinary diagnosis or advice. If your pet has abnormal symptoms or eats or comes into contact with something that may be dangerous. Contact your veterinarian orAnimal clinic 24 hrs.immediately
Last checked 2026-07-28