Are pretzels good for dogs?

They're not unhealthy for dogs. They're essentially just bread, after all. But keep in mind that, just like popcorn, unsalted pretzels are much better treats to toss your dog than salted pretzels. If you're going to share this snack with man's best friend, go with a no-salt or low-sodium variety. read more

Pretzels with cheese are a favorite to humans, but cheese should not be given to dogs along with a pretzel. As dreamy as this pair is to a dog, the damage that can be done is not worth the treat. Cheese is okay to offer a dog in small amounts and as a vehicle to administer medicine, but cheese can cause gastrointestinal upset and the salt from the pretzel can cause further sickness. read more

Mmm, pretzels. Almost as good a snack food as popcorn, or way better, depending on your tastes. If your dog has a taste for pretzels, too, feel free to share! They're not unhealthy for dogs. They're essentially just bread, after all. But keep in mind that, just like popcorn, unsalted pretzels are much better treats to toss your dog than salted pretzels. read more

If your dog already had a pretzel, don’t panic as a single pretzel is not likely to contain enough salt to harm your dog’s health. It is, though, very important not to give your dog any more pretzels as eating a good amount of pretzels or other salty foods can results in salt poisoning in dogs. read more