Are Potato chips Toxic to Pets?
Yes — potato chips are mildly toxic to cats. Yes — potato chips 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
- Salt, fat, seasonings
- Toxic parts
- Whole bag
- Also known as
- crisps, tortilla chips, doritos
Symptoms
Cats (mildly toxic)
- Excessive thirst and urination
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Wobbliness
- Tremors or seizures with large amounts
Dogs (mildly toxic)
- Excessive thirst and urination
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Wobbliness
- Tremors or seizures with large amounts
What to do
If your cat ate potato chips
- 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 potato chips
- 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
Chips are salty and greasy. A chip or two is not dangerous, but a bag can cause salt toxicity or pancreatitis. Onion- and garlic-flavored chips are worse.
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Frequently asked questions
Are potato chips toxic to cats?
Yes — potato chips are mildly toxic to cats. Common signs include excessive thirst and urination, vomiting, diarrhea.
Are potato chips toxic to dogs?
Yes — potato chips are mildly toxic to dogs. Common signs include excessive thirst and urination, vomiting, diarrhea.
Which parts of potato chips are toxic?
Whole bag.
What makes potato chips toxic?
Salt, fat, seasonings.
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