FoodToxic
Hotpot broth
Also known as: hotpot soup base, spicy soup base, leftover hotpot
How dangerous is it?
DogModerate
CatSevere
See a vet today
Call us on +853 6677 6611 for advice within the hour. Have the amount eaten and your pet's weight ready.
Signs to watch for
- Vomiting and diarrhoea
- Excessive thirst
- Weakness or pale gums days later from onion content
What to do
Call us the same day. Hotpot broth combines onion, garlic, salt, fat and often spice, so several toxins act at once.
Macau note
Never pour leftover hotpot broth over pet rice. This is one of the most common winter poisonings we see in Macau.
This guide is for general information only and does not replace a veterinary examination. When in doubt, always call the clinic.
Reviewed by the Royal Veterinary Center veterinary team.