Can cats eat soy sauce?

About 8,000 mg sodium per 100 g — essentially liquid salt. Soy sauce and Korean pastes are extremely high in sodium; even a dipped bite adds a lot.

Don't.

Why

Soy sauce and Korean pastes are extremely high in sodium; even a dipped bite adds a lot.

Kidney disease Avoid Above the 2,000 mg/1000kcal kidney-diet line — keep it small. Phosphorus 3,559 mg/1000kcal
Diabetes Avoid Some carbohydrate — keep it occasional. Carbs 29% of calories
Heart disease (HCM) Avoid Salty — avoid with heart disease. Sodium 235,265 mg/1000kcal
Urinary stones Avoid No specific stone concern known — water intake matters more.

Source: Korea MFDS Food Nutrient Database — 간장_재래

SourcesReviewed 2026-10-24