Can cats or dogs eat miso paste?
Cats: Use caution · Dogs: Use caution — Miso is soybeans fermented in salt and extremely high in sodium. Too much risks salt toxicity in both dogs and cats. Don't give pets miso or concentrated miso soup. If they eat a lot or seem unwell, see a vet.
English nameMiso paste
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Symptoms that may be experienced
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Thirst and urination more often
- Lethargy or seizures if sodium is very high
How do we come to this conclusion?
No veterinary authority has issued a decision directly against Miso. This conclusion is therefore drawn from the components supported by reference data. This is not the source's judgment on the entire dish.
- Miso (sodium) — Too much sodium causes gastrointestinal disorders. And if it increases, there may be neurological symptoms that may lead to death. petpoisonhelpline.com
Instructions
Don't give pets miso or concentrated miso soup. If they eat a lot or seem unwell, see a vet.
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
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