Is Pizza Toxic to Pets?
Yes — pizza is mildly toxic to cats. Yes — pizza is 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
- Fat, salt, garlic, onion
- Toxic parts
- Toppings, sauce
Symptoms
Cats (mildly toxic)
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Reduced appetite
- Lethargy
Dogs (mildly toxic)
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Reduced appetite
- Lethargy
What to do
If your cat ate pizza
- 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 pizza
- 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
Pizza is fatty and salty, and sauce and crust often contain garlic and onion. A bite of crust is unlikely to cause trouble, but a slice is a bad idea.
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Frequently asked questions
Is pizza toxic to cats?
Yes — pizza is mildly toxic to cats. Common signs include vomiting, diarrhea, reduced appetite.
Is pizza toxic to dogs?
Yes — pizza is mildly toxic to dogs. Common signs include vomiting, diarrhea, reduced appetite.
Which parts of pizza are toxic?
Toppings, sauce.
What makes pizza toxic?
Fat, salt, garlic, onion.