Ruffles Original is the ridged plain chip, and a lot of dogs get introduced to it by accident.
What is on the label
I pulled the ingredient list for Original Potato Chips from Open Food Facts (product code 0028400090148). Ingredients are listed from the most to the least by weight.
Potatoes, vegetable oil (canola, corn, soybean, and/or sunflower oil), and salt
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 Ruffles
The Original label lists potatoes, vegetable oil and salt. No onion powder, garlic powder, dairy or sugar. It’s the same short list as Lay’s Classic.
Ruffles also makes flavors that aren’t plain at all, like Cheddar & Sour Cream, and those have their own labels with more in them. This page covers the Original only.
As with any chip, salt and grease are what to think about. ASPCA says excessive salt can cause increased thirst and urination and, in larger amounts, vomiting, diarrhea, tremors and seizures. One chip is tiny. A bag is not.
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
Can dogs eat Ruffles?
The Original label has nothing from ASPCA’s foods-to-avoid list, but it’s a salty snack with nothing a dog needs.
What about Ruffles Cheddar and Sour Cream?
That’s a different product. Cheddar and sour cream flavors usually add dairy and can add onion or garlic, so read the label of the exact bag.
My dog ate a bag. Now what?
Call your vet and tell them the bag size and your dog’s weight. A whole bag is a lot of salt and grease for a small dog.
More label checks
- Can Dogs Eat Lay’s Chips?Three ingredients: potatoes, oil and salt.
- Can Dogs Eat Pringles?Nothing from ASPCA's list on the Original label. Still a salty chip.
- Can Dogs Eat Fritos?Three ingredients: corn, oil and salt.
- Can Dogs Eat Tostitos?Corn, oil and salt. Nothing from ASPCA's list on the chip label.
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Sources
- ASPCA: People Foods to Avoid Feeding Your Pets
- Pet Poison Helpline: Salt
- Open Food Facts: Original Potato Chips (code 0028400090148)
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.