Pringles Original is one of the simplest chips on the shelf, and that’s why it’s the one people ask about.
What is on the label
I pulled the ingredient list for Original Potato Crisps from Open Food Facts (product code 0038000138416). Ingredients are listed from the most to the least by weight.
Dried potatoes, vegetable oil (corn, cottonseed, high oleic soybean, sunflower oil), degerminated yellow corn flour, cornstarch, rice flour, maltodextrin, mono – and diglycerides, salt, wheat starch.
Recipes change, and flavors and package sizes can differ, so read the bag you actually have before you rely on this list.
What matters for your dog
- Salt. ASPCA says excessive salt can cause increased thirst and urination and, depending on the amount, vomiting, diarrhea, tremors, seizures and even death. Size matters: the same snack is a bigger dose for a small dog.
- Nothing else from ASPCA’s list. I compared this label to ASPCA’s list of people foods to avoid and didn’t find onion, garlic, chives, chocolate, caffeine, xylitol, grapes, raisins or macadamia nuts.
About Pringles
The Original label is dried potatoes, oil, corn and rice flours, starches, salt and a couple of additives. There’s no onion powder, no garlic powder, no dairy and no chocolate listed.
That makes it a lot less complicated than flavors like Sour Cream and Onion, which are different products with different labels. The main things to think about here are salt and fat. ASPCA says excessive salt can cause increased thirst and urination and, depending on the amount, more serious signs.
A single chip is a small amount of salt. A whole can is a lot, and size matters. A dog that got into the can is a reason to call your vet.
If your dog already ate some
Write down what it was, how much, when, and your dog’s weight, and keep the package. Then call your vet, ASPCA Poison Control at (888) 426-4435, or Pet Poison Helpline at (855) 764-7661.
Don’t wait for symptoms if the snack has chocolate, xylitol, or a lot of onion or garlic in it. And don’t try to make your dog vomit with salt or salt water. Pet Poison Helpline says that can cause salt poisoning.
Questions people ask
Are plain Pringles okay for dogs?
The Original label doesn’t list anything from ASPCA’s foods-to-avoid list, but it’s salty and has nothing a dog needs. If you want to share a snack, a treat made for dogs is the better pick.
What about Sour Cream and Onion Pringles?
I haven’t checked that flavor, but the name tells you onion is involved. ASPCA says onion can damage a dog’s red blood cells depending on the amount, so I’d keep it away from dogs.
My dog ate a few. What should I watch for?
Watch for vomiting, diarrhea, or unusual thirst. If you see those, or if your dog ate a lot, call your vet.
More label checks
- Can Dogs Eat Lay’s Chips?Three ingredients: potatoes, oil and salt.
- Can Dogs Eat Cheetos?No onion or garlic on this label, but it's salty and full of whey.
- Can Dogs Eat Cheez-Its?No onion or garlic here, but it's a salty, cheesy cracker.
- Can Dogs Eat Doritos Nacho Cheese?Onion powder and garlic powder are on the label. Skip these.
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Sources
- ASPCA: People Foods to Avoid Feeding Your Pets
- Pet Poison Helpline: Salt
- Open Food Facts: Original Potato Crisps (code 0038000138416)
Last reviewed October 31, 2026. I’m not a vet, and this page is general information, not veterinary advice. Every dog is different. If you’re worried about your dog, call your vet.