Better to skip them
Potato chips are not toxic, but they are salty, greasy and often flavored with onion or garlic powder. A chip or two is unlikely to hurt; a bag can cause vomiting, diarrhea, extreme thirst or pancreatitis.
| Can dogs eat it? | Caution |
| Calories | Not recommended as a treat |
| Main benefit | Plain chips are not toxic in a tiny amount |
| Main risk | High salt; large amounts can cause salt toxicity |
| Puppies? | No |
A small amount is unlikely to cause serious harm in a healthy dog. Remove any remaining food, offer fresh water and watch for vomiting, diarrhea, a painful belly or lethargy over the next 24-48 hours. Call your vet if your dog ate a large amount, is small, young or has health problems (such as pancreatitis), or if the food contained onion, garlic, chocolate or xylitol.
These are safe for dogs in treat-size amounts:
Planning treats? Check your dog's full daily needs with the dog food calculator or dog calorie calculator.
Potato chips are not toxic, but they are salty, greasy and often flavored with onion or garlic powder. A chip or two is unlikely to hurt; a bag can cause vomiting, diarrhea, extreme thirst or pancreatitis.
Offer water and watch for vomiting, diarrhea, excessive thirst or lethargy. Call your vet if your dog is small, the chips were onion-flavored, or signs develop.
Plain, unsalted tortilla chips are better than flavored ones, but they are still not a good treat.
No. Puppies are smaller and more vulnerable than adults, so it is best avoided entirely.
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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.
Caution
Potato chips are not toxic, but they are salty, greasy and often flavored with onion or garlic powder.