Can Dogs Eat Chicken Noodle Soup?

Chicken Noodle Soup is safe for dogs in moderation especially if it is dog-friendly and homemade. Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup can help dogs that are not feeling well or experiencing symptoms such as vomiting or diarrhea.

Can dogs have Chicken Noodle Soup?

The answer is yes dogs can have Chicken Noodle Soup. Our recommendation however is that dog owners feed their pups homemade Chicken Noodle Soup rather than those from a can such as Progresso Chicken Noodle Soup and Campbells Chicken Noodle Soup.

As both of these canned Chicken Noodle Soups contain high levels of sodium and monosodium they are unsafe and unhealthy for our dogs. Lets look into why we should not give our four-legged friends store-bought Chicken Noodle Soup from a can.

Can dogs eat Progresso Chicken Noodle Soup?

Soups containing Progresso Chicken Noodles should not be given to dogs. Progresso Chicken Noodle Soups are for humans only. Chicken Noodle Soup is highly processed and contains preservatives to extend its shelf life. It is preserved with additives and preservatives in canned or tinned soups in order to prevent spoiling and to keep the soups appearance.

In addition it may also contain ingredients seasoning and spices that are harmful to your pets. If you plan to give your pooch Progresso Chicken Noodle Soup make sure to consume it in moderation and avoid excess. We’ll learn why this Chicken Noodle Soup is so good by looking at the ingredients.

Progresso Chicken Noodle Soup Ingredients

Chicken broth.
Cooked white Chicken meat.
Carrots.
Semolina wheat noodles are made with wheat flour eggs and wheat flour.
Celery.

Additionally Progresso Chicken Noodle Soup contains less than 2% of the following:

Modified food starch.
The corn protein (hydrolyzed).
Water.
Chicken fat.
Salt.
Potassium chloride.
Egg white.
Carrot puree.
Onion powder.
Sugar.
Soy protein isolate.
Sodium phosphate.
Tomato extract.
Garlic powder.
Parsley.
Chives.
Maltodextrin.
Spice.
Natural flavor.
Beta-carotene for color.

On the ingredients list it says “Contains egg soy and wheat ingredients.”.

Egg noodles are harmful to dogs with wheat or gluten allergy

There are no known health risks associated with plained fully cooked egg noodles made with simple ingredients such as eggs water and flour although dogs with gluten sensitivities or wheat allergies may not be able to eat them.

Egg noodles in Progresso Chicken Noodle Soup are made with semolina wheat wheat flour and eggs. You should not feed this Chicken Noodle Soup to your dogs if they are allergic to wheat or have a gluten intolerance.

The chances of dogs being allergic to gluten are fairly rare but they can occur. The majority of dogs are not born with wheat allergies; however they may develop an allergy to gluten or wheat through constant exposure to it.

It is possible that your canine friends are suffering from wheat or gluten allergy if they exhibit the following symptoms:

Diarrhea.
Skin irritation that leads to redness and poor skin conditions.
Poor hair or coat.
Chronic ear infections.
Inflammed red paw pads are caused by the itchiness of the hind paws causing dogs to lick them frequently.
Intestines inflammation.

To confirm whether your pet is allergic to wheat or gluten consult your vet as soon as possible.

As an interim measure its important that dog owners avoid feeding their dogs Progresso Chicken Noodle Soup because doing so will cause their immune system to attack their intestinal (GI) tract causing damage to it.

As soon as the digestive tract is damaged your furry friends may not be able to absorb the necessary nutrients from any food they eat. Therefore even though they eat plenty of good and healthy food they will still be malnourished.

Salt in excess is harmful and can cause sodium poisoning in dogs

One cup of Progresso Chicken Noodle Soup contains 680 mg of sodium. Our dogs simply cannot handle this amount of salt. Ideally a 33-pound dog should consume no more than 100 mg of sodium per day.

I keep two dogs at home a medium-sized Labrador dog and a small Chihuahua. They should consume the following amounts of salt:

A Chihuahua weighing 10 pounds should consume about 30 mg of sodium a day.
It is recommended that a 75-pound Labrador consumes no more than 227 mg of sodium per day.

The following steps apply to a large dog such as a Great Dane that weighs 120 pounds:

About 364 mg of sodium is appropriate for a 120-pound Great Dane per day.

The dog can easily consume a cup of this Chicken Noodle Soup. You can see that regardless of the size of your dog the amount of sodium in 1 cup of Chicken Noodle Soup is too much for them to consume every day.

The cost is 23 times higher for a small Chihuahua 3 times higher for a medium Labrador and almost 2 times higher for a large Great Dane.

If you have any size dog this can cause sodium poisoning. A cup of Progressor Chicken Noodle Soup may contain much more salt than your dog needs and put him at risk for salt poisoning.

Dogs suffering from salt poisoning may exhibit these signs and symptoms:

Dehydration to the point of dehydration. To combat the effects of dehydration make sure you provide your dog with plenty of water. Your dog should have access to fresh cool water and water bowls that are nearby.
Extreme thirst causes dogs to drink a lot of water.
Drinking a lot of water results in frequent urination.
Confusion.
Nausea leading to vomiting.
An abnormal accumulation of body fluids.
Headache.
Upset stomach.
Abdominal pain.
The rapid beat of the heart (also known as tachycardia).
Convulsions.
Swelling of the tongue and lips.
Have a high fever.
Have muscle tremors or spasms.
Loss of appetite.
Lack of energy.
Breathing difficulties due to respiratory distress.
Walking in a drunken manner.
Diarrhea that is loose or watery.
Overall weakness.
Coma (in severe cases).
Seizures (in severe cases).
Death (in severe cases where water isn’t provided or your dog isn’t treated right away).

You should visit the vet right away if you suspect your dog has salt poisoning. Poisoning with sodium requires immediate medical attention.

Onion and garlic powder are both toxic to dogs

It is highly recommended that dog owners not feed their pets any food containing onion or garlic powder. Dogs are poisoned by all forms of onion and garlic whether raw dried fresh powdered cooked or fried. They both come from the allium family and all parts of the garlic and onion plants are poisonous to dogs.

So we highly recommend that you do not feed your pooch Progresso Chicken Noodle Soup.

Onion toxicity in dogs can cause the following symptoms:

Vomiting.
Diarrhea.
Loss of appetite.
Feeling lethargic.
Muscle weakness.
Pale or blue gums.
Fainting.
Panting.
Reddish urine.
Increase heartbeat or heart rate.

If you suspect your dog has onion or garlic toxicity contact your veterinarian immediately. You may need to take your dogs to their veterinarian for a checkup or physical examination. If your dog has hemolytic anemia the vet may take a blood sample or a blood smear to detect it.

Nutritional Profile of Progresso Chicken Noodle Soup (Per Serving of 1 Cup or 242 grams)

Name Unit	Amount
Calories cal	100
Total Fat g	2.5
Saturated Fat g	1
Cholesterol mg	25
Sodium mg	680
Carbohydrate g	13
Sugar g	1
Fiber g	1
Protein g	7
Iron mg	0.5
Potassium mg	350

Can dogs eat Campbell’s Chicken Noodle Soup?

The answer is no dogs should not consume Campbells Chicken Noodle Soup. Cans of Chicken Noodle Soup are also intended for human consumption so they are not suitable for pets. Therefore there are a lot of seasonings and ingredients that may be harmful to our dogs.

Campbells Chicken Noodle Soup also has high sodium carbohydrate and calorie content. Lets look at the ingredients and find out why you should not give your canine friends this tinned chicken soup.

Campbell’s Chicken Noodle Soup Ingredients

Chicken stock.
Wheat flour eggs niacin ferrous sulfate thiamine mononitrate riboflavin and folic acid are all included in these enriched egg noodles.
Chicken meat.

Also Campbells Chicken Noodle Soup contains less than 2% of these ingredients:

Salt.
Chicken fat.
Water.
Monosodium glutamate.
Cornstarch.
Modified cornstarch.
Natural flavoring.
Dried chicken broth.
Sugar.
Beta carotene for color.
Onion powder.
Soy protein isolate.
Sodium phosphate.
Yeast extract.
Dried chicken.
Garlic extract.

Egg wheat and soy are all ingredients in this Chicken Noodle Soup.

Nutritional Profile of Campbell’s Chicken Noodle Soup (Per Serving of 1 Cup)

Name Unit	Amount
Calories cal	120
Total Fat g	4
Saturated Fat g	1
Monounsaturated Fat g	1
Cholesterol mg	30
Sodium mg	1780
Carbohydrate g	16
Fiber g	2
Protein g	6
Calcium mg	20
Iron mg	1.2
Potassium mg	120

Is Chicken Noodle Soup good for dogs?

Only homemade Chicken Noodle Soup is good for dogs. Can you feed dogs Chicken Noodle Soup? We strongly recommend feeding your dog homemade Chicken Noodle Soup. As a result you can control the ingredients in the Chicken Noodle Soup and ensure there are no harmful spices or additives in it.

If your puppies are ill they can safely eat your homemade Chicken Noodle Soup. Cooked white chicken meat chicken broth or stock egg noodles carrots and celery are the main ingredients in homemade Chicken Noodle Soup.

If your pup is allergic to wheat or gluten products you can substitute egg noodles with chickpeas white rice or oats to name a few. Donot add salt to the chicken stock or broth. Donot use salt. Moderate amounts of carrots and celery are also good for dogs. Your dogs should be able to eat this homemade Chicken Noodle Soup.

When your dog is sick and not eating you can feed him chicken broth as a way to get him to eat. When your dogs are sick chicken broth not only enhances the flavor of the soup but also helps to keep them hydrated.

Is Chicken Noodle Soup bad for dogs?

If it is highly processed and contains preservatives chicken noodle soup can be harmful to dogs. We should keep away from our precious dogs any canned or tinned Chicken Noodle Soup that contains salt carbs or calories.

Can dogs eat Chicken and Noodles?

It is safe and healthy for dogs to consume chicken meat or white chicken meat. You should avoid feeding your furry family member noodles if he is allergic to wheat or gluten products since noodles are almost always made from wheat.

Consider replacing noodles with healthier alternatives such as butternut squash noodles or zucchini noodles.

Chicken Noodle Soup for dogs recipe

Consequently a dog-friendly homemade Chicken Noodle Soup would include the following ingredients:

Chicken broth or stock.
Fully cooked white chicken meat.
Butternut squash noodles or zucchini noodles.
Carrots.
Celery.

So can dogs eat Chicken Noodle Soup?

You should avoid store-bought Chicken Noodle Soup as it is loaded with sodium fats carbs and calories. The next time you need to feed your dog Chicken Noodle Soup make it yourself so it is healthier and dog-friendly and you know exactly what ingredients are in the soup.

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