Chips and crackers
These are the salty snacks dogs find in bags, bowls and couch cushions. Each page below shows what’s on the label and what ASPCA and Pet Poison Helpline say about those ingredients.One pattern shows up fast. The plain ones, like Lay’s, Fritos and Triscuits, are short lists: a grain or potato, oil and salt. The seasoned ones, like Doritos, Takis, Funyuns, Flamin’ Hot Cheetos and Chex Mix, list onion powder, garlic powder or both, and ASPCA says onion and garlic can damage a dog’s red blood cells depending on the amount. Salt is the other thing to look for on every one of them.If your dog already ate something that worries you, call your vet, ASPCA Poison Control at (888) 426-4435, or Pet Poison Helpline at (855) 764-7661.
Skip it, or watch the amount
- Can Dogs Eat Cheetos? What the Label SaysNo onion or garlic on this label, but it's salty and full of whey.
- Can Dogs Eat Cheez-Its? What the Label SaysNo onion or garlic here, but it's a salty, cheesy cracker.
- Can Dogs Eat Doritos Nacho Cheese? What the Label SaysOnion powder and garlic powder are on the label. Skip these.
- Can Dogs Eat Flamin’ Hot Cheetos? What the Label SaysOnion powder and garlic powder are both on the label. Skip these.
- Can Dogs Eat Goldfish Crackers? What the Label SaysOnion powder is on the label. Skip these.
- Can Dogs Eat Takis? What the Label SaysOnion powder, chili pepper, and a lot of salt. Skip these.
No red-flag ingredient on the label (still not dog food)
- Can Dogs Eat Lay’s Chips? What the Label SaysThree ingredients: potatoes, oil and salt.
- Can Dogs Eat Pringles? What the Label SaysNothing from ASPCA's list on the Original label. Still a salty chip.