Can cats or dogs eat plain air-popped popcorn?
Cats: No ruling yet · Dogs: Can eat — The AKC says plain air-popped popcorn is fine as an occasional dog treat, and the ASPCA notes air-popped is only about 35 calories a cup. Butter, oil, salt, and toppings can cause diarrhea, and unpopped kernels are a choking hazard and get stuck in teeth. For cats, none of the veterinary sources we rely on has weighed in. For dogs, small amounts of fully plain air-popped popcorn only. Pick out unpopped kernels first, and skip butter, salt, caramel, and cheese in every form.
English namePlain Air-Popped Popcorn
catThere is no conclusion yet.
dogedible
Symptoms that may be experienced
- DiarrheaหรือVomitingถ้าได้butter น้ำมัน หรือเกลือ
- Chokingหรือเมล็ดติดฟันจากเมล็ดที่ไม่แตก
Instructions
For dogs, small amounts of fully plain air-popped popcorn only. Pick out unpopped kernels first, and skip butter, salt, caramel, and cheese in every form.
This information is used for preliminary decision making only. It is not a veterinary diagnosis or advice. If your pet has abnormal symptoms or eats or comes into contact with something that may be dangerous. Contact your veterinarian orAnimal clinic 24 hrs.immediately
Last checked 2026-08-25