Can dogs and cats eat chips?
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Can dogs eat chips?
Nope, you shouldn't feed chips to a dog – even a French Bulldog or a French Poodle. Dogs may love the taste of fried potatoes (who doesn't?), but fried, high-fat foods can cause significant health problems for pups.
Chips are extremely high in fat. Eating too much fat can lead to obesity in dogs. And obesity can lead to any number of health issues, including heart disease and joint problems. Moreover, chips contain unhealthy trans fats that raise cholesterol levels in your pet's body and make them prone to pancreatitis, a condition that can be fatal in severe cases.
In addition, chips are generally loaded with salt (which is unhealthy for dogs) or other seasoning powders like garlic or onion powder (both of which are toxic for dogs).
As always, consult with your veterinarian before introducing a new food item into your dog's diet! If your dog eats french fries and is showing signs of illness such as lethargy, diarrhoea, or vomiting, reach out to your veterinarian immediately. If your dog requires veterinary care as a result of eating any unsafe foods, dog insurance can help cover the cost of treatment.
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Can cats eat chips?
The simple answer is no, chips aren't a healthy treat for felines. (They're not really healthy for humans either, but they do taste good.)
For starters, chips contain high levels of salt and fat, which can lead to obesity in cats. Obesity exposes your cat to various health issues such as diabetes, heart disease and joint problems.
Moreover, chips are generally loaded with salt (which is unhealthy for cats) or other seasoning powders like garlic or onion powder (both of which are toxic for cats). Plus, giving your cat salty food like chips can cause excessive thirst and dehydration.
On top of all this, fast food restaurants sometimes prepare their chips using oil that may be rancid, or that may have been used multiple times before being changed. This means that the oil may contain harmful free radicals and other toxins that could pose a risk to your cat's digestive system.
As always, consult with your veterinarian before introducing a new food item into your cat's diet! If your cat eats chips and is showing signs of illness such as lethargy, diarrhoea, or vomiting, reach out to your veterinarian immediately. If your dog requires veterinary care as a result of eating any unsafe foods, cat insurance can help cover the cost of treatment.
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Food safety statuses
Could be given almost daily without harm
Not toxic, but should not be given regularly
Toxic or simply too risky to give to your pet