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My cat wants a bite of my pretzel. Can cats eat pretzels safely?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 1 year and 8 months old

Can cats have pretzels?

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Answered By Jessica Keay, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on June 3rd, 2019

Pretzels do not have any toxic ingredients that are dangerous to cats, so they are not harmful, but some cats may have sensitive stomachs and any new/unusual foods may cause mild GI upset, so I recommend caution in offering new foods and only offering in small amounts. Pretzels do have a high salt content which is not ideal, so if you are looking for a treat for your kitty I would consider a commercially available treat or SMALL bits of tuna or other cooked lean meat.

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