Yes, in moderation
plain tofu is safe for dogs in small amounts. It is a source of plant protein, but it is not a complete replacement for meat in a dog's diet, and soy can cause gas or allergies in some dogs.
| Can dogs eat it? | In moderation |
| Calories | About 11 kcal per 1 tablespoon plain firm tofu |
| Main benefit | Plant protein |
| Main risk | Some dogs are sensitive or allergic to soy |
| Puppies? | In tiny amounts once on solid food; puppies have sensitive stomachs |
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Vets recommend keeping all treats under 10% of daily calories. One 1 tablespoon plain firm tofu has about 11 kcal. The chart shows the most a typical spayed or neutered adult dog could have in a day if tofu were the only treat.
| Dog weight | Daily treat budget | Max tofu per day |
|---|---|---|
| 10 lb (4.5 kg) | 35 kcal | 3 × 1 tablespoon plain firm tofu |
| 20 lb (9.1 kg) | 59 kcal | 5 × 1 tablespoon plain firm tofu |
| 40 lb (18.1 kg) | 98 kcal | 8.5 × 1 tablespoon plain firm tofu |
| 60 lb (27.2 kg) | 133 kcal | 12 × 1 tablespoon plain firm tofu |
| 80 lb (36.3 kg) | 166 kcal | 15 × 1 tablespoon plain firm tofu |
Eating more than the recommended amount usually causes nothing worse than an upset stomach: soft stool, gas or vomiting. Skip treats for the rest of the day, keep fresh water available and call your vet if vomiting or diarrhea lasts more than 24 hours or your dog seems unwell.
Planning treats? Check your dog's full daily needs with the dog food calculator or dog calorie calculator.
Yes, plain tofu is safe for dogs in small amounts. It is a source of plant protein, but it is not a complete replacement for meat in a dog's diet, and soy can cause gas or allergies in some dogs.
Dogs can survive on carefully formulated vegetarian diets, but home-made plant diets are often unbalanced. Talk to a veterinary nutritionist first.
Yes, in very small amounts once they are eating solid food. Puppies have sensitive stomachs, so offer a tiny piece and stop if you see loose stool. Most of their calories should come from a complete puppy food.
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This guide is general information for healthy adult dogs. Dogs with medical conditions (such as diabetes, pancreatitis, kidney disease or food allergies) may need different advice from their vet.
In moderation
Yes, plain tofu is safe for dogs in small amounts. It is a source of plant protein, but it is not a complete replacement for meat in a dog's diet, and soy can cause gas or allergies in some dogs.