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Salty snacks and pets
Salty snacks is risky for dogs and risky for cats. Too much salt causes sodium poisoning: vomiting, tremor, seizures. One crisp is not the issue; a shared bag is.
Not veterinary advice. If your pet has eaten something concerning — or shows vomiting, lethargy, tremors or seizures — call your veterinarian or a pet poison line immediately; waiting to see how it goes is the one thing that reliably makes it worse.
The reason
Too much salt causes sodium poisoning: vomiting, tremor, seizures. One crisp is not the issue; a shared bag is.
Sources: ASPCA Animal Poison Control — toxic and non-toxic foods · WSAVA Global Nutrition Toolkit · checked 2026-09-03
Frequently asked questions
Can my dog eat salty snacks?
Risky. Too much salt causes sodium poisoning: vomiting, tremor, seizures. One crisp is not the issue; a shared bag is.
Can my cat eat salty snacks?
Risky. Too much salt causes sodium poisoning: vomiting, tremor, seizures. One crisp is not the issue; a shared bag is.
What do I do if my pet already ate it?
If it was a small amount of a low-risk food, watch for vomiting or diarrhoea. If it was a toxic one — or the amount was large — call your veterinarian or a pet poison line.
Grapes and raisins
Dogs: toxic · cats: risky
Xylitol (sugar-free gum and sweets)
Dogs: toxic · cats: risky
Cooked bones
Dogs: risky · cats: risky
Raw fish
Dogs: risky · cats: risky
Dog food (fed to cats)
Dogs: safe · cats: risky
Cherries, plums, peaches (pits)
Dogs: risky · cats: risky
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