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My cat ate a potato chip. Will he be okay? What human foods are toxic?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 4.85017 lbs

My cat ate a tiny ketchup potato chip, he always tries to eat human food, i worry that one day he'll eat something that's toxic, will my cat be okay after he ate the potato chip?

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on November 6th, 2017

A small chip will likely not result in anything more than some minor gastrointestinal upset, if any. GI upset, with no other symptoms can usually be managed at home with a 24 hour fast followed by a bland diet until symptoms resolve. Always keep human foods out of reach and limit table scraps to occasional small tidbits, if at all.

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