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Can dogs eat crisps, chips and salty snacks?
Avoid salty snacks. They are high in salt and fat and most are seasoned with onion or garlic powder.
What to do
Ensure water is available. Contact a vet if a large quantity was eaten, especially by a small dog.
Signs to watch for
- excessive thirst
- vomiting
- diarrhoea
Why
Salt load is the main concern, and flavoured varieties almost always contain allium powders. Spicy varieties additionally irritate the gut.
Also check for
- onion and garlic powder
- salt
- spice
How confident is this
established
Well established in the veterinary literature and consistent across sources.
- ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center
Further reading
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Informational only, and not a substitute for veterinary advice. Individual dogs vary, and this page cannot account for your dog's age, size, health conditions or medication. If you are worried, phone a vet — that call is always the right call.