Are Cookies Toxic to Pets?
Yes — cookies are mildly toxic to cats. Yes — cookies are mildly toxic to dogs.
PawSafe Check is for general information only and is not veterinary advice. Always contact your veterinarian or a poison control service if you think your pet has been exposed.
- Toxic compound
- Sugar, fat; possible chocolate, raisins, xylitol
- Toxic parts
- Whole cookies
Symptoms
Cats (mildly toxic)
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Reduced appetite
Dogs (mildly toxic)
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Reduced appetite
What to do
If your cat ate cookies
- Remove any plant material from your cat's mouth and keep it out of reach.
- Gently rinse the mouth and offer fresh water.
- Call your vet if symptoms persist, get worse, or your cat is small, young or elderly.
If your dog ate cookies
- Remove any plant material from your dog's mouth and keep it out of reach.
- Gently rinse the mouth and offer fresh water.
- Call your vet if symptoms persist, get worse, or your dog is small, young or elderly.
Good to know
Plain cookies are just sugar and fat, but chocolate chip, raisin, macadamia and sugar-free cookies can be toxic. Check the ingredients.
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Frequently asked questions
Are cookies toxic to cats?
Yes — cookies are mildly toxic to cats. Common signs include vomiting, diarrhea, reduced appetite.
Are cookies toxic to dogs?
Yes — cookies are mildly toxic to dogs. Common signs include vomiting, diarrhea, reduced appetite.
Which parts of cookies are toxic?
Whole cookies.
What makes cookies toxic?
Sugar, fat; possible chocolate, raisins, xylitol.
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