How much popcorn can my dog have?

Dimock agrees and says that a handful for a medium-large dog is plenty–and only use it as a treat or snack, not a part of their regular diet. So enjoy your next movie night guilt-free with your pup and a little bit of plain air-popped popcorn for a special treat.

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Just so, can popcorn give dogs diarrhea?

They can also cause gastrointestinal upsets like vomiting, diarrhea, and gas. The sodium in popcorn can lead to dehydration, salt toxicity, or ion poisoning, all very serious issues for dogs that require immediate veterinary care.

Thereof, what happens if my dog ate popcorn? Though a few pieces of popcorn are unlikely to cause any ill effects, you should call your veterinarian if your dog has accidentally eaten a large quantify of popcorn, particularly buttered popcorn. … Some dogs may have a negative reaction to popcorn including vomiting, diarrhea or abdominal pain.

Beside above, is it OK to give a dog popcorn?

Plain, air-popped popcorn is safe for dogs to eat in small quantities. Buttered popcorn or popcorn with other toppings is not safe for your dog on a regular basis, although eating a few dropped pieces here and there probably won’t hurt him. … Learn more about human foods dogs can and can’t eat.

Ame Vanorio

Ame Vanorio is a former science and special education teacher who has morphed into a freelance writer, specializing in blogs about animals, education and environmental science topics. She is the executive director of Fox Run Environmental Education Center and is a licensed wildlife rehabilitation expert. Ame lives on her farm in rural Kentucky with 4 wonderful dogs and lots of other critters!

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