Better to skip them
A plain unsalted pretzel is not toxic to dogs, but salted pretzels are high in sodium and offer no benefit. Avoid chocolate- or yogurt-covered and flavored pretzels.
| Can dogs eat it? | Caution |
| Calories | Not recommended as a treat |
| Main benefit | Plain unsalted pretzels are not toxic |
| Main risk | High sodium in salted pretzels |
| 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.
A plain unsalted pretzel is not toxic to dogs, but salted pretzels are high in sodium and offer no benefit. Avoid chocolate- or yogurt-covered and flavored pretzels.
A small piece of plain soft pretzel is okay, but they are usually covered in coarse salt or butter.
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
A plain unsalted pretzel is not toxic to dogs, but salted pretzels are high in sodium and offer no benefit.