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Can dogs eat Tempeh?

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Overview

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Can dogs eat tempeh? Yes, tempeh can be occasionally given to dogs in small amounts. It has dietary fiber, prebiotics, and proteins. Some tempeh varieties shouldn't be shared with dogs as they contain toxic ingredients like onion and garlic powder.

Benefits

health-benefits
  • Tempeh is high in plant-based protein, low in fat, sodium, and cholesterol.
  • Prebiotics and dietary fiber can be found in tempeh. Both are crucial for the growth of healthy bacteria in the digestive system of dogs.

Risks

health-risks
  • Some tempeh contains flavorings that are toxic to dogs, such as onion or garlic powder.
  • Overeating tempeh can cause dogs to experience digestive issues such as loose stools, upset stomach, and diarrhea.
  • Tempeh is made from soy which is linked to the abnormal decrease of thyroid levels.
  • As a soy product, tempeh is also suspected to affect estrogen levels of spayed and neutered pets.
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Servings

serving-suggestions
  • Plain tempeh is generally safe for dogs when consumed in small amounts occasionally.
  • Giving tempeh to dogs with thyroid problems is not advised.

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