Dogs can eat popcorn, but it is recommended to feed them in small amounts. It’s okay to give your dog salt-free, uncluttered, pure air-popped corn. Due to the high sugar content in popcorn, excessive intake of sugar by dogs will increase the burden on the digestive tract and cause indigestion, so pay attention to the amount when feeding.

Popcorn has some dangerous factors for the safety of dogs

1. Dogs who are not used to eating popcorn or have eaten popcorn containing seasonings and butter. Dogs, who are susceptible to pancreatitis or gastrointestinal upset after eating it. Too much oil, fat, or seasoning can cause gastrointestinal upset or pancreatitis.

2. There is a risk of choking or foreign bodies in the esophagus due to ingestion of large pieces of popcorn, or corn kernels getting stuck in the dog’s teeth.

3. A small number of dogs will have food allergies, including allergies to grains.