Eat with caution Fermented black beans are made from fermented, salted, and sun-dried black beans. They have a high sodium content and may retain trace amounts of fermented alcohol. Fermented black beans are commonly used to increase salt in cooking. Dogs who consume soup or a few grains of fermented black beans have a risk of hypernatremia, manifested as severe thirst, vomiting, unsteady gait, and even epilepsy. Some instant spicy fermented black beans contain onions, garlic, and chili, which are highly toxic. Therefore, all dishes containing fermented black beans are zero-tolerance for dogs. Ingestion should be immediately diluted with fresh water, diuresis, and neurological symptoms should be monitored. Home kitchens should keep the sauce sealed away from pets.
